Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds3,173 sqft
181 Sylvan Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$515/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

OPEN SAT 5/5 & SUN 5/6, 1-4 pm. This is a MUST-SEE: A beautiful CUSTOM home with a DETACHED, 2 BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE and a STUNNING YARD artistically designed to perfection! All with an END OF COURT location in WALNUT HEIGHTS! This rare property features quality construction and attention to detail and design at every turn, inside and out. The main house offers 4 bdrms and 2.5 bathrooms with approx. 2290 SF with two living rooms, a stunning kitchen and newly-refinished douglas fir floors. The 2 bdrm...OPEN SAT 5/5 & SUN 5/6, 1-4 pm. This is a MUST-SEE: A beautiful CUSTOM home with a DETACHED, 2 BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE and a STUNNING YARD artistically designed to perfection! All with an END OF COURT location in WALNUT HEIGHTS! This rare property features quality construction and attention to detail and design at every turn, inside and out. The main house offers 4 bdrms and 2.5 bathrooms with approx. 2290 SF with two living rooms, a stunning kitchen and newly-refinished douglas fir floors. The 2 bdrm guest house is approx. 833 SF PLUS there’s a hobby/office space of approx. 288 SF that adjoins the guest house! The guest house has a kitchen, laundry room, a LOVELY private yard, a private entry and separate parking! What more can you want? If you enjoy outdoor living, then this home’s gardens are sure to delight. Pictures don’t it justice - you MUST seem this home in person!
Listing closed: 05/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40819578

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

99.8%

Walnut Creek, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

$1,230,000

Sold 04/01/25

6
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,461
Square Feet
1.08
Acres
an aerial view of a house with a garden
2

$1,450,000

Sold 09/18/25

6
Bedrooms
2,835
Square Feet
0.8
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
3

$1,525,000

Sold 10/03/25

6
Bedrooms
2,596
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$1,600,000 | 243 Santa Fe Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4

$1,600,000

Sold 07/15/25

6
Bedrooms
2,779
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
5

$1,472,500

Sold 08/29/25

5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,194
Square Feet
0.68
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
6

$1,830,000

Sold 05/07/25

6
Bedrooms
2,604
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
7

$2,005,000

Sold 05/14/25

6
Bedrooms
3,530
Square Feet
0.63
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
8

$2,050,000

Sold 06/16/25

6
Bedrooms
3,522
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a sink dishwasher and a refrigerator with wooden floor
9

$1,825,000

Sold 09/16/25

5
Bedrooms
2,918
Square Feet
0.5
Acres

Location

Sold By The Reiser Group, Stuart McAfee, DRE #01496318

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Property Information for 181 Sylvan Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: WALNUT CREEK
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: WALNUT HEIGHTS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Farm House, Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Guest Parking, Enclosed Garage, Parking Area
  • View: Wooded
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,038 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Bedrooms Count: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Guest House, In-Law Quarters, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Storage, Sun Porch
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C, Window/Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Private
  • Energy Saving Feature: Ceiling Insulation, Low Flow Shower
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Court, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 20038
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20038.0
  • Model: Custom w/GUEST HOUSE!
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3173
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 0.5 Bath, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Storage, Tool Shed
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Acres: 0.46
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850
  • Directions to Property: Rudgear to Palmer to Sylvan
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 182-072-011-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 181 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40819578

$1,635,000
May 24, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622888671

$1,635,000
May 11, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40819578

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2018

Sold

EBRD #40819578

$1,635,000
05/24/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622888671

$1,635,000
05/11/2018

Pending

EBRD #40819578

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 181 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,160,583Additions$736,969Total$1,897,552
Tax Record2025$21,504 ($1,792 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,491 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,491 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,037 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917Year Renovated1998ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN182-072-011

Schools near 181 Sylvan Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Murwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Las Lomas High School
Public9 to 12

Tice Creek School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 181 Sylvan Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
$1,635,000
6
3,173
20,038
4
3.5
2,317
11,500
3
2
2,291
11,700
4
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3,000
14,500
4
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2,112
13,500
$1,360,000
3
1,362
10,899

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