Charming Saranap Living Near Downtown Walnut Creek Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in this coveted pocket, 171 Sequoia Avenue blends comfort, charm, and convenience in one delightful package. This single-story home offers three bedrooms and two baths across 1,164± square feet, thoughtfully updated for today’s lifestyle. The heart of the home is an inviting kitchen with granite countertops and warm wood cabinetry, opening to a light-filled living and dining area that flows seamlessly to the backyard. The primary suite features an updated bathroom and a calming retreat feel, while the entire home enjoys the benefit of new interior paint. Out back, a charming pergola creates the perfect setting for outdoor dining or morning coffee, with just the right balance of grassy play space and garden beds for a weekend hobby. The converted two-car garage—now a music studio with soundproofing on the shared interior wall—adds approximately 276 square feet of living space and offers versatile options for a bonus room, playroom, guest quarters, or creative space. Around the corner from Dewing Park Swim Club and all the dining, shopping, and entertainment that downtown Walnut Creek has to offer, this home captures the best of Walnut Creek living in a peaceful, community-minded setting.
Sold for $1,235,000 on 11/14/25
$1,235,000
171 Sequoia Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
3beds
1,164sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,231,000 Zestimate®
$1,061/sqft
$4,125 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,231,000
$1.11M - $1.37M
$4,125/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 16, 2025 at 02:04am
Listed by:
Rebecca Burns DRE #01952765 925-788-1203,
Compass
Bought with:
Carissa Brikken Brown, DRE #01332334
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41115264
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Music Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Pantry
- Flooring: Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,164
- Total interior livable area: 1,164 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Converted Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1842900449
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
- Subdivision: Saranap
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $1,235,000-0.3%$1,061/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41115264 | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,239,000$1,064/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41115264 | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,239,000+34.7%$1,064/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41115264 | ||
| 5/5/2017 | Sold | $920,000+9.7%$790/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40775777 | ||
| 4/12/2017 | Pending sale | $839,000$721/sqft |
Source: Dudum Real Estate Group #40775777 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,800 +1.4% | $1,067,732 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,624 +2.4% | $1,046,797 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,323 +2.2% | $1,026,272 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94595
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Parkmead Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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Estimated market value
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