2542 Mockingbird Hill Rd Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Buena Vista Area NeighborhoodEstimated payment $9,652/month
Highlights
- Panoramic View
- Custom Home
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4BD/2.5BA Spanish Revival home, perched at the top of Mockingbird Hill Road with sweeping views and endless possibilities. Located in the highly sought-after Walnut Creek school district, this property seamlessly blends modern updates with timeless Spanish character. Inside, enjoy new flooring, soaring ceilings, and natural light that floods every room. Step outside to discover a large, flat front yard brimming with potential, plus a private back patio deck with views that will take your breath away. The updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops is an entertainer's dream. Rich with history, this home served as the original farmhouse for a once sprawling 200+ acre estate in this desirable neighborhood. Just minutes from BART, parks, trails, and local favorites, it's the perfect place to call home while staying connected to everything Walnut Creek has to offer.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1983
Lot Details
- 12,250 Sq Ft Lot
- Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Downtown
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Spanish Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Tile Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Laundry in Garage
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Satellite Dish
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Overlook Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1740800584
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,883 | $1,525,000 | $1,096,094 | $428,906 |
| 2024 | $17,599 | $1,491,000 | $1,071,656 | $419,344 |
| 2023 | $19,049 | $1,632,000 | $1,173,000 | $459,000 |
| 2022 | $7,467 | $586,023 | $262,357 | $323,666 |
| 2021 | $7,264 | $574,533 | $257,213 | $317,320 |
| 2019 | $7,098 | $557,494 | $249,585 | $307,909 |
| 2018 | $6,859 | $546,564 | $244,692 | $301,872 |
| 2017 | $6,725 | $535,848 | $239,895 | $295,953 |
| 2016 | $6,591 | $525,342 | $235,192 | $290,150 |
| 2015 | $6,436 | $517,452 | $231,660 | $285,792 |
| 2014 | $6,353 | $507,317 | $227,123 | $280,194 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 04/08/26 | Price Changed | $1,550,000 | -1.3% | $740 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/18/2026 03/18/26 | Price Changed | $1,570,000 | -1.6% | $749 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/27/2026 02/27/26 | Price Changed | $1,595,000 | -1.8% | $761 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/02/2026 02/02/26 | For Sale | $1,625,000 | +1.6% | $775 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,600,000 | -- | -- | |
| 05/26/2022 05/26/22 | Sold | $1,600,000 | -4.5% | $763 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/26/2022 04/26/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/21/2022 04/21/22 | For Sale | $1,675,000 | -- | $799 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $1,600,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $397,500 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $358,500 | Old Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,280,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $318,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $320,917 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41122739
APN: 174-080-058-4
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