161 Bales Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 - Photo 1

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$1,411,111

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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.Â 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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 161 Bales Dr

General

Sold For: $1,411,111
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41097279
Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Trash Compactor
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Shower Stall, Tile
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Microwave, Freestanding Range/Oven, Trash Compactor
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Additional Information

Pool Description: Possible Pool Site, None
Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Yard Space

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: Walnut Heights
Driving Directions: San Miguel to Mt View to Bales

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Farm House
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,684 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1947

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Lot Dimensions: 19740
Lot Features: Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $860

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 1801410042

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Schools

Schools serving 161 Bales Dr

School Districts:Walnut Creek Elementary School District, Acalanes Union High School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Walnut Heights Elementary School 4064 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596	K-5	0.6 mi
Walnut Creek Intermediate School 2425 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94597	6-8	1.9 mi
Las Lomas High School 1460 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596	9-12	1.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 161 Bales Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/22/2025

Sold

$1,411,111

-2.55%

MLS

8/14/2025

Price Reduced

$1,448,000

-3.34%

MLS

6/27/2025

Listed

$1,498,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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161 Bales Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (MLS# 41097279) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,411,111 on September 22, 2025. This property was listed by AHERN REAL ESTATE GROUP from our Danville Office.Want to learn more about 161 Bales Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Walnut Creek? You can browse all Walnut Creek real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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