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.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (3/18)
$1,570,000
2542 Mockingbird Hill Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
4beds
2,096sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$749/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large flat front yardNew flooringSoaring ceilings
- 51 days |
- 3,447 |
- 85 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 24, 2026 at 01:27am
Listed by:
John King DRE #01875728 925-408-4445,
Re/max Accord,
Jonny King DRE #01962913 925-330-0373,
Re/max Accord
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41122739
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry, 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,096
- Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Downtown, Panoramic, City
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1740800584
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Spanish
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Overlook
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $749/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,525,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,883
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $1,570,000-1.6%$749/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $1,595,000-1.8%$761/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000+1.6%$775/sqft |
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| 11/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/12/2023 | Price change | $4,000-7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Price change | $4,300-4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Price change | $4,500-7.2%$2/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Price change | $4,850-3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,000+0%$2/sqft |
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| 8/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/31/2023 | Price change | $4,999-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Price change | $5,500-8%$3/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Price change | $5,980-3.5%$3/sqft |
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| 6/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $6,200$3/sqft |
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| 5/26/2022 | Sold | $1,600,000-4.5%$763/sqft |
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| 4/27/2022 | Pending sale | $1,675,000$799/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000-1.2%$799/sqft |
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| 3/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+326.4%$809/sqft |
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| 9/4/1998 | Sold | $397,500+10.9%$190/sqft |
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| 1/13/1995 | Sold | $358,500$171/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,883 +1.6% | $1,525,000 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $17,599 -7.6% | $1,491,000 -8.6% |
| 2023 | $19,049 +155.1% | $1,632,000 +178.5% |
| 2022 | $7,467 +2.8% | $586,023 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,264 +1.3% | $574,533 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,173 +1.1% | $568,643 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,098 +3.5% | $557,494 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,859 +2% | $546,564 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,725 +2% | $535,848 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,591 +3.7% | $525,342 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,353 | $517,452 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,353 | $507,317 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $505,025 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $495,123 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $485,416 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $481,789 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $482,935 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $473,467 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $464,184 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $455,084 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $446,162 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $437,415 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $429,399 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $420,980 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $412,726 |
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Est. payment
$9,516/mo
Principal & interest
$8011
Property taxes
$1505
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 94597
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Buena Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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