740 Palmer Rd is a 3,554 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Walnut Creek data, we estimate the home's value is $2,153,747.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,153,747
$59K since September
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This home's estimate is 8.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.34M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,892 (+1.5%)
$140,582 + $490,702
$631,284
2024
$7,777 (+2.5%)
$137,826 + $481,081
$618,907
2023
$7,591 (+2.1%)
$135,124 + $471,649
$606,773
2022
$7,431 (+2.8%)
$132,475 + $462,401
$594,876
2021
$7,229 (+1.3%)
$129,878 + $453,335
$583,213
2020
$7,138 (+1.1%)
$127,332 + $444,447
$571,779
2019
$7,064 (+3.5%)
$126,027 + $439,890
$565,917
2018
$6,826 (+2.0%)
$123,556 + $431,265
$554,821
2017
$6,692 (+2.0%)
$118,759 + $414,519
$533,278
2016
$6,558 (+2.4%)
$118,759 + $414,519
$533,278
2015
$6,403 (+1.3%)
$116,431 + $406,392
$522,823
2014
$6,321 (+1.5%)
$112,437 + $392,447
$504,884
2013
$6,226 (+3.3%)
$112,437 + $392,447
$504,884
2012
$6,028 (+1.7%)
$111,929 + $390,674
$502,603
2011
$5,930 (+1.5%)
$109,735 + $383,014
$492,749
2010
$5,842 (+2.0%)
$107,584 + $375,504
$483,088
2009
$5,726 (+1.3%)
$106,780 + $372,698
$479,478
2008
$5,650
$107,034 + $373,584
$480,618
Tax history for 740 Palmer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,892 (+1.5%)
$140,582 + $490,702
$631,284
2024
$7,777 (+2.5%)
$137,826 + $481,081
$618,907
2023
$7,591 (+2.1%)
$135,124 + $471,649
$606,773
2022
$7,431 (+2.8%)
$132,475 + $462,401
$594,876
2021
$7,229 (+1.3%)
$129,878 + $453,335
$583,213
2020
$7,138 (+1.1%)
$127,332 + $444,447
$571,779
2019
$7,064 (+3.5%)
$126,027 + $439,890
$565,917
2018
$6,826 (+2.0%)
$123,556 + $431,265
$554,821
2017
$6,692 (+2.0%)
$118,759 + $414,519
$533,278
2016
$6,558 (+2.4%)
$118,759 + $414,519
$533,278
2015
$6,403 (+1.3%)
$116,431 + $406,392
$522,823
2014
$6,321 (+1.5%)
$112,437 + $392,447
$504,884
2013
$6,226 (+3.3%)
$112,437 + $392,447
$504,884
2012
$6,028 (+1.7%)
$111,929 + $390,674
$502,603
2011
$5,930 (+1.5%)
$109,735 + $383,014
$492,749
2010
$5,842 (+2.0%)
$107,584 + $375,504
$483,088
2009
$5,726 (+1.3%)
$106,780 + $372,698
$479,478
2008
$5,650
$107,034 + $373,584
$480,618
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jun 13, 2025 • Active
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel a hall bathroom by removing the bathtub and installing a new shower area. Replace the vanity. No electrical or mechanical work is included.
Bathroom
Remodel
Jun 10, 2025 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Tear off and install new shingles on a detached structure. A cool roof or cool roof exception is required.
Roofing
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: IDYLWOOD ACRES 03
Living Sq. Ft: 3,554
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,148
Building Sq. Ft: 3,554
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: IDYLWOOD ACRES NO 3 116
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 768
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,669
Legal Lot Number: 116
Acres: 0.3827
Zoning Code: R-20
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,554
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1821100151
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Walnut Heights Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Las Lomas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.05M – $2.48M
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