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. 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!
Property Details
Price:
$1,448,000
MLS #:
41097279
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
WALNUT HEIGHTS
Listed Date:
Jun 27, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,684
Lot Size:
19,740 sqft / 0.45 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1947
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Parking Features
Garage
Parking Spots
2.00
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Map
Community
- Address161 Bales Dr Walnut Creek CA
- SubdivisionWALNUT HEIGHTS
- CityWalnut Creek
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94596
Subdivisions in Walnut Creek
- 2ND WC MUTUAL
- ACALANES
- ASHFORD COURT
- BANCROFT
- BEACON RIDGE
- BUENA VISTA
- CARRIAGE PLACE
- CARRIAGE SQUARE
- CASTLE HILL
- CC VILLAS
- CIVIC
- CONTRA COSTA
- COUNTRYWOD
- COUNTRYWOOD
- CREEKSIDE
- DEWINGPAEA
- DIABLO HILLS
- DOWNTOAREA
- DOWNTOREEK
- DOWNTOWN W.CREEK
- FIRST WALNUT CRK
- FOUNTAIN SPRINGS
- GARDENS OF W.C.
- GREENWOOD
- GREENWOOD CONDOS
- HEATHER FARMS
- KEYS CONDOS
- LARKEY
- LARKEY AREA
- LARKEY PARK
- LARKEYPARK
- LARKWOOD
- LIVORNA ESTATES
- MAIN CHANCE ESTS
- Mis-Match
- MONTECITO
- NORTH GATE
- NORTHGATE
- NORTHGATE AREA
- OAK CREEK
- OAK RD STATION
- OAK ROAD STATION
- PALOSVERDE
- PARKMEAD
- PINEBROOK VILLAS
- PINNACLE RIDGE
- QUAIL RIDGE
- RANCH SAN MIGUEL
- ROSSMOOR
- ROSSMOOR #2
- ROSSMOOR PKWY
- RUDGEAR
- RUDGEAR HILLS
- RUDGEAR MEADOWS
- SAN LUIS GARDENS
- SAN MARCO
- SAN MIGUEL
- SARANAP
- SKYWEST
- SOUTH WALNUT CR
- SPRINGBROOK
- STATION WEST
- STATIONWET
- SUMMIT RIDGE
- SUNNY WEST
- SUNNYVALE
- THE HEIGHTS
- THE HILL
- THE KEYS
- THE VILLAS
- THE WOODLANDS
- TICE VALLEY
- WALDEN AREA
- WALNUT CREEK
- WALNUT CREEK 49
- WALNUT EAST
- WALNUT GREEN
- WALNUT HEIGHTS
- WALNUTCR49
- WALNUTCREK
- WALNUTHETS
- WALNUTPARK
- WATERFORD
- WATERFORD SOUTH
- WESLEY SQUARE
- WOODLAND
- YGNACIO TERRACE
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Walnut Creek as of Oct 20, 2025
81
Single Family Listed
108
Avg DOM
782
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,834,472
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the WALNUT HEIGHTS subdivision, 161 Bales Dr Walnut Creek CA is a Single Family for sale in Walnut Creek, CA, 94596. It is listed for $1,448,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,684 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1947. The current price per square foot is $860. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Walnut Creek is $782. The average listing price for Single Family in Walnut Creek is $1,834,472.
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