Charming ranch-style home nestled on a sprawling 0.45-acre lot in the heart of Walnut Creek. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers 1,684 sq ft of comfortable living space and a layout designed for privacy and functionality. The formal living and dining rooms welcome you with natural light and views of the inviting front porch. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, gas stove, and an eat-in dining area perfect for casual meals. The home is uniquely arranged with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on each wing, ideal for multi-generational living or flexible use. Outside, enjoy the expansive lot with mature trees, a detached 2-car garage, and gated side yard access with a remote-control entry. The generous yard offers endless possibilities—gardening, entertaining, or potential expansion to the existing home or addition of an ADU. Located on a quiet street yet close to downtown, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools. A rare opportunity to own a large parcel in a sought-after Walnut Creek neighborhood!
For sale
$1,498,000
161 Bales Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
4beds
1,684sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,465,800 Zestimate®
$890/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breakfast barGenerous yardNatural lightGated side yard accessEat-in dining areaRemote-control entryGas stove
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 09:37am
Listed by:
Jon Ahern DRE #01169357 925-838-9999,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Camille Ahern DRE #01865464 925-963-0068,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41097279

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Trash Compactor
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,684
- Total interior livable area: 1,684 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: Possible Pool Site, None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Side Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1801410042
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Walnut Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $890/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,127
- Annual tax amount: $4,522
- Date on market: 6/27/2025
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