Lovely Lakewood! This beautiful rancher is set in one of Walnut Creek's most coveted neighborhoods. Gorgeous hardwood floors, and an open floor plan for the kitchen and living room. Bright and light with sky lights. Freshly painted with updated bathrooms and kitchen with newer appliances. Inside laundry room with extra storage. An oasis-like backyard, complete with fruit trees, patio and a dazzling garden, lend to a wonderful, outdoor entertaining space. Close to Open Space trails. Membership based community pool close by. Perfectly positioned to enjoy all that Walnut Creek has to offer, including shopping, hiking, nightlife, culture, and community. Top rated Walnut Creek schools and Acalanes High School District. Don't miss this show stopper!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$834Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sierra Murch•DRE #2038669• Dudum Real Estate Group
Listed by Mary Noel•DRE #00959722• Dudum Real Estate Group
Bought with Brian Dietschy•DRE #01409683• J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc.
Beautifully landscaped front and back. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen has ss appliances and an island with seating.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maureen Millman
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 197 Gordon Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40922606
Nov 13, 2020
Sold
$1,070,000
$653/sq ft
Oct 17, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 25, 2020
Listed
$1,099,000
$671/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1990
Sold
$280,000
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 1978
Sold
$83,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,790 (+1.4%)
$883,263 + $298,101
$1,181,364
2024
$13,601 (+2.4%)
$865,945 + $292,256
$1,158,201
2023
$13,276 (+2.3%)
$848,966 + $286,526
$1,135,492
2022
$12,983 (+2.8%)
$832,320 + $280,908
$1,113,228
2021
$12,631 (+98.5%)
$816,000 + $275,400
$1,091,400
2020
$6,363 (+1.0%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2019
$6,299 (+4.8%)
$319,619 + $168,211
$487,830
2018
$6,013 (+2.0%)
$313,352 + $164,913
$478,265
2017
$5,893 (+2.1%)
$301,185 + $158,510
$459,695
2016
$5,771 (+2.4%)
$301,185 + $158,510
$459,695
2015
$5,634 (+1.4%)
$295,280 + $155,402
$450,682
2014
$5,558 (+1.6%)
$285,148 + $150,070
$435,218
2013
$5,472 (+3.3%)
$285,148 + $150,070
$435,218
2012
$5,297 (+1.7%)
$283,860 + $149,392
$433,252
2011
$5,208 (+1.6%)
$278,295 + $146,463
$424,758
2010
$5,128 (+2.3%)
$272,839 + $143,592
$416,431
2009
$5,013 (+1.3%)
$270,800 + $142,519
$413,319
2008
$4,947
$271,444 + $142,858
$414,302
Tax history for 197 Gordon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,790 (+1.4%)
$883,263 + $298,101
$1,181,364
2024
$13,601 (+2.4%)
$865,945 + $292,256
$1,158,201
2023
$13,276 (+2.3%)
$848,966 + $286,526
$1,135,492
2022
$12,983 (+2.8%)
$832,320 + $280,908
$1,113,228
2021
$12,631 (+98.5%)
$816,000 + $275,400
$1,091,400
2020
$6,363 (+1.0%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2019
$6,299 (+4.8%)
$319,619 + $168,211
$487,830
2018
$6,013 (+2.0%)
$313,352 + $164,913
$478,265
2017
$5,893 (+2.1%)
$301,185 + $158,510
$459,695
2016
$5,771 (+2.4%)
$301,185 + $158,510
$459,695
2015
$5,634 (+1.4%)
$295,280 + $155,402
$450,682
2014
$5,558 (+1.6%)
$285,148 + $150,070
$435,218
2013
$5,472 (+3.3%)
$285,148 + $150,070
$435,218
2012
$5,297 (+1.7%)
$283,860 + $149,392
$433,252
2011
$5,208 (+1.6%)
$278,295 + $146,463
$424,758
2010
$5,128 (+2.3%)
$272,839 + $143,592
$416,431
2009
$5,013 (+1.3%)
$270,800 + $142,519
$413,319
2008
$4,947
$271,444 + $142,858
$414,302
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,638
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1791630021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Dec 7, 2023 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Install a dedicated electrical line for an electric vehicle charger.
Electrical
Ev charger
Mar 2, 2023 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Upgrade the existing surface mount electrical meter to a new surface mount main electrical panel.
Electrical
Electric meter
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.