280 Garden Common

1,519 Sq. Ft.
$467 / Sq. Ft.
1,519
Sq. Ft.
$467
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Improved price! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse—perfect for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. A clean slate with fresh painting and brand new carpeting, it is ready to be truly made into your image. This home offers incredible potential with a functional layout and rare features you won’t often find in this style of property. Enjoy a private backyard for entertaining, a dedicated laundry room, and a cozy fireplace in the family room. The kitchen offers bar seating...Improved price! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse—perfect for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. A clean slate with fresh painting and brand new carpeting, it is ready to be truly made into your image. This home offers incredible potential with a functional layout and rare features you won’t often find in this style of property. Enjoy a private backyard for entertaining, a dedicated laundry room, and a cozy fireplace in the family room. The kitchen offers bar seating along with a separate dining area just off of it, and there’s a convenient half bath downstairs for guests. Plus, a pantry with its own cooling for storage. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite features a private balcony and plenty of space to unwind, You will also find 2 additional bedrooms with their own shared bathroom. With two A/C units, comfort is a given year-round. Parking is easy with a one-car garage plus two additional deeded spots! The HOA provides a wonderful community pool and general landscaping. Walking distance to top-rated, fantastic Livermore schools and with low-maintenance living, this home is ideal for both growing families and travelers alike.
  1. Listed by Nathan Gaither • DRE #02152996 • Keller Williams Tri-Valley
  2. Listed by Jacki Bott • DRE #02152995 • Keller Williams Tri-Valley

Property Details for 280 Garden Common

City
LIVERMORE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
GARDEN COMMON
Building Type
Townhouse
Property Sub Type
Townhouse
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached, Int Access From Garage, Parking Spaces, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Facing Front, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
View
None
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 280 Garden Common

StatusSold
MLS #41100135
Days on Compass40
Taxes-
HOA Fees$390 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Townhouse
Year Built1986
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,287 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Tri-Valley, Nathan Gaither, DRE #02152996; Keller Williams Tri-Valley, Jacki Bott, DRE #02152995

Sold By Keller Williams Tri-Valley, Janet Loyola, DRE #02201536

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Building Information for 280 Garden Common

Stories2Residences47Year Built1986Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,287 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,424 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,460

Property Taxes

$574

HOA Dues

$390

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Property Information for 280 Garden Common

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas (FireplaceFeatures), Gas Starter, Living Room, Gas Piped, See Remarks
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Inside Room, See Remarks
  • Pool Type: In Ground, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Pool: Community
  • Unit Feature: Ground Floor Location, Levels in Unit - 2
  • Disability Features: None
  • Floor Unit is on: 1
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Storage, Sunroom, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Storage, Sun Porch, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Stone
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water, Meter on Site
  • Energy Saving Feature: Energy Star Appliances
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Greenbelt, Pool, Other, Guest Parking
  • HOA Documents: Budget, Bylaws, CC&R'S, Financial Statement, Reserve Study, Rules and Regulations
  • HOA Dues: $390.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee, Reserves, Other, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
  • HOA Name: GARDEN COMMON HOA
  • HOA Phone: 9257198929
  • HOA Fees Freq: Monthly
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: DSL/Modem Line, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Garage Door Opener, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Other, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Fire Suppression System, Security System Prewired, See Remarks, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Complex Name: GARDEN COMMONS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood, Glass, Window Screens
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: See Remarks
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 1287
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1287.0
  • Pets: Yes
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1519
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Units in Complex: 47
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Acres: 0.03
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Livermore Valley (925) 606-3200
  • Directions to Property: E Jack London to Hagemann to Garden Common
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 99-187-96
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 47
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Livermore Valley (925) 606-3200
  • High School District: Livermore Valley (925) 606-3200

Property History for 280 Garden Common

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41100135

$710,000
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41100135

$710,000
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41100135

$710,000
Aug 6, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909849131

$710,000

+3.4% / yr

Jul 21, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41100135

Jul 21, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41100135

Jul 20, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41100135

Jul 17, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41100135

$699,000
Jul 17, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41100135

$699,000
Jul 16, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41100135

$699,000
Jul 3, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41100135

$740,000
Jul 2, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41100135

$740,000
Jun 18, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41100135

$740,000
Jun 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41100135

$780,000
Jun 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41100135

$780,000
Jun 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41100135

$780,000
Apr 29, 2008

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40306602

$449,000
Apr 21, 2008

Sold

EBRD #40326556

$394,950
Apr 21, 2008

Sold

RESFAR #40326556

$394,950
Apr 21, 2008

Sold

MLSListings #BE40326556

$394,950
Apr 2, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236268422

$395,000

+8.1% / yr

Mar 7, 2008

Pending

MLSListings #BE40326556

Mar 7, 2008

Pending

RESFAR #40326556

Mar 7, 2008

Pending

EBRD #40326556

Feb 27, 2008

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40326556

$409,950
Feb 27, 2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40326556

$499,950
Feb 27, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40326556

$499,950
Jan 8, 2008

Expired

MLSListings #BE40302470

$459,000
Jan 8, 2008

Expired

RESFAR #40302470

$459,000
Nov 13, 2007

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE40306602

Oct 29, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40306602

$449,000
Oct 29, 2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40306602

$449,000
Oct 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40302470

$459,000
Oct 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40302470

$459,000
May 9, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86300552

$250,000

-25.6% / yr

Jun 30, 2001

Sold

EBRD #11096368

$323,000
Jun 30, 2001

Sold

MLSListings #BE11096368

$323,000
Jun 26, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #75554581

$323,000
Jun 6, 2001

Pending

MLSListings #BE11096368

Jun 6, 2001

Pending

EBRD #11096368

May 31, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11096368

$324,900
May 31, 2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11096368

$324,900
May 29, 2001

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE11082599

Mar 8, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11082599

$385,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41100135

$710,000
08/11/2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41100135

$710,000
08/11/2025

Sold

EBRD #41100135

$710,000
08/06/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909849131

$710,000

+3.4% / yr

07/21/2025

Pending

EBRD #41100135

07/21/2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41100135

07/20/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41100135

07/17/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41100135

$699,000
07/17/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41100135

$699,000
07/16/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41100135

$699,000
07/03/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41100135

$740,000
07/02/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41100135

$740,000
06/18/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41100135

$740,000
06/11/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41100135

$780,000
06/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41100135

$780,000
06/11/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41100135

$780,000
04/29/2008

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40306602

$449,000
04/21/2008

Sold

EBRD #40326556

$394,950
04/21/2008

Sold

RESFAR #40326556

$394,950
04/21/2008

Sold

MLSListings #BE40326556

$394,950
04/02/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236268422

$395,000

+8.1% / yr

03/07/2008

Pending

MLSListings #BE40326556

03/07/2008

Pending

RESFAR #40326556

03/07/2008

Pending

EBRD #40326556

02/27/2008

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40326556

$409,950
02/27/2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40326556

$499,950
02/27/2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40326556

$499,950
01/08/2008

Expired

MLSListings #BE40302470

$459,000
01/08/2008

Expired

RESFAR #40302470

$459,000
11/13/2007

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE40306602

10/29/2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40306602

$449,000
10/29/2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40306602

$449,000
10/08/2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40302470

$459,000
10/08/2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40302470

$459,000
05/09/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86300552

$250,000

-25.6% / yr

06/30/2001

Sold

EBRD #11096368

$323,000
06/30/2001

Sold

MLSListings #BE11096368

$323,000
06/26/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #75554581

$323,000
06/06/2001

Pending

MLSListings #BE11096368

06/06/2001

Pending

EBRD #11096368

05/31/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11096368

$324,900
05/31/2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11096368

$324,900
05/29/2001

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE11082599

03/08/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11082599

$385,000

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

Public Records for 280 Garden Common

Taxable ValueLand$155,510Additions$363,163Total$518,673
Tax Record2025$6,892 ($574 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,519 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,519 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,287 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1986CountyALAMEDAAPN99-187-96

Schools near 280 Garden Common

This home is within Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Junction Avenue K-8 School
PublicK to 8

Granada High School
Public9 to 12

Lawrence Elementary
PublicK to 5

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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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Tri-Valley, Nathan Gaither, DRE #02152996; Keller Williams Tri-Valley, Jacki Bott, DRE #02152995

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