Truly surrounded by nature, set between two Walnut Creek Open Space trailheads from which you can reach the top of Mt. Diablo without crossing a road, this lovingly cared for, updated Joaquin Ranch beauty awaits its next fortunate owner. Terrific floor plan makes a glamorous first impression with soaring ceilings, spacious rooms and very flexible space including a ground floor bedroom and full bathroom and the enormous bonus/rumpus room which will entertain kids for days, be excellent office space or even converted to private quarters. The updated kitchen and family room open into a private yard which backs to open space and includes a built in barbecue with counter seating, a stone fire pit, pergola covered seating, raised beds, lawn and enormous viewing deck to see sunsets from Shell Ridge to Las Trampas. Three bedrooms including the spacious primary suite are upstairs. Easy access to the East Bay's finest downtown, BART, freeways, terrific schools, community parks and swim clubs, this Walnut Heights home has a great location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elise Fornaci•DRE #01221087• Compass
Bought with Tom Tran•DRE #01373920• The Property Network
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41023711
May 19, 2023
Sold
$2,300,000
$611/sq ft
Apr 20, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2023
Listed
$2,199,000
$584/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 8, 1990
Sold
$506,500
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,376 (+1.3%)
$1,326,510 + $1,114,268
$2,440,778
2024
$27,016 (+112.9%)
$1,300,500 + $1,092,420
$2,392,920
2023
$12,693 (+2.2%)
$1,275,000 + $1,071,000
$2,346,000
2022
$12,413 (+2.8%)
$364,087 + $695,465
$1,059,552
2021
$12,077 (+0.9%)
$356,949 + $681,829
$1,038,778
2020
$11,964 (+1.1%)
$349,950 + $668,460
$1,018,410
2019
$11,832 (+3.5%)
$346,362 + $661,606
$1,007,968
2018
$11,431 (+1.9%)
$339,571 + $648,634
$988,205
2017
$11,222 (+1.9%)
$326,386 + $623,448
$949,834
2016
$11,014 (+2.3%)
$326,386 + $623,448
$949,834
2015
$10,764 (+1.1%)
$319,987 + $611,224
$931,211
2014
$10,642 (+1.8%)
$309,008 + $590,250
$899,258
2013
$10,456 (+3.2%)
$309,008 + $590,250
$899,258
2012
$10,132 (+1.5%)
$307,612 + $583,683
$891,295
2011
$9,980 (+1.3%)
$301,581 + $572,239
$873,820
2010
$9,848 (+1.0%)
$295,668 + $561,019
$856,687
2009
$9,750 (+1.4%)
$293,459 + $556,827
$850,286
2008
$9,616
$294,157 + $558,150
$852,307
Tax history for 1970 Rockspring Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,376 (+1.3%)
$1,326,510 + $1,114,268
$2,440,778
2024
$27,016 (+112.9%)
$1,300,500 + $1,092,420
$2,392,920
2023
$12,693 (+2.2%)
$1,275,000 + $1,071,000
$2,346,000
2022
$12,413 (+2.8%)
$364,087 + $695,465
$1,059,552
2021
$12,077 (+0.9%)
$356,949 + $681,829
$1,038,778
2020
$11,964 (+1.1%)
$349,950 + $668,460
$1,018,410
2019
$11,832 (+3.5%)
$346,362 + $661,606
$1,007,968
2018
$11,431 (+1.9%)
$339,571 + $648,634
$988,205
2017
$11,222 (+1.9%)
$326,386 + $623,448
$949,834
2016
$11,014 (+2.3%)
$326,386 + $623,448
$949,834
2015
$10,764 (+1.1%)
$319,987 + $611,224
$931,211
2014
$10,642 (+1.8%)
$309,008 + $590,250
$899,258
2013
$10,456 (+3.2%)
$309,008 + $590,250
$899,258
2012
$10,132 (+1.5%)
$307,612 + $583,683
$891,295
2011
$9,980 (+1.3%)
$301,581 + $572,239
$873,820
2010
$9,848 (+1.0%)
$295,668 + $561,019
$856,687
2009
$9,750 (+1.4%)
$293,459 + $556,827
$850,286
2008
$9,616
$294,157 + $558,150
$852,307
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
3,767
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1824100034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
The purpose of the Planned Development District is to allow diversification in the relationship of various buildings, land uses, structures, and open spaces in order to be relieved from the rigid standards of conventional zoning. A Planned Development District shall comply with the regulations and provision of the General Plan and any applicable specific plan and shall provide adequate standards to promote the public, health, safety and general welfare without unduly inhibiting the advantages of modern building techniques and planning for residential or commercial purposes.
Nov 15, 2023 • Final
Ev charger/battery storage system - residential
Install a sub panel and a circuit with a Tesla wall connector inside a garage.
Battery
Electrical
Ev charger
Feb 24, 2017 • Final
Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing only
Install a gas line and electrical connections for a fireplace insert.
Electrical
Gas
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.