245 Pickering Pl, Walnut Creek, California 94598, Walnut Creek, 94598 - 4 bed, 2 bath
Loading property details...
245 Pickering Pl
Walnut Creek, California 94598
ACTIVE
CONDITION: FAIR
4Beds
2Baths
1,913Sq Ft
10,000Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$1,299,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,327,036
SUMMARY
This property presents a Prime Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $1,299,000—positioned well below the $1,327,037 Fair Market Value by 2%. This valuation gap offers $28,037 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Fair Condition Rating, the home offers significant upside for modernization. With a 10,000 sq ft lot, private pool, and top-rated schools like Northgate High (9/10), this is a high-reward acquisition ideal for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking to build long-term value through strategic updates.
Estimated Market Value
$1,327,036
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Walnut Creek.
Comparable Sales Map
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
Map unavailable.
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 245 Pickering Pl Subject 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,913 sqft · $694 | $1,299,000* List Price | 4 | 2 | 1,913 | $694 | - |
A 1225 Terrebonne Dr Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,767 sqft · $623 · 0.9 mi | $1,100,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,767 | $623 | 0.9 mi |
B 2082 Stratton Rd Sold 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,277 sqft · $697 · 0.5 mi | $1,587,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,277 | $697 | 0.5 mi |
C 337 Barrow Court Sold 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,277 sqft · $665 · 0.4 mi | $1,515,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,277 | $665 | 0.4 mi |
D 332 Downham Ct Sold 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,470 sqft · $668 · 0.5 mi | $1,650,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,470 | $668 | 0.5 mi |
E 410 Dunblane Dr Sold 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,378 sqft · $673 · 0.3 mi | $1,600,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,378 | $673 | 0.3 mi |
F 2856 San Benito Dr Sold 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,503 sqft · $882 · 0.5 mi | $1,325,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,503 | $882 | 0.5 mi |
G 209 Las Lomas Way Pending 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,814 sqft · $689 · 0.6 mi | $1,250,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,814 | $689 | 0.6 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Fair
TeardownExcellent
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1959, the property is well-maintained with fresh paint and refinished original hardwoods, but remains largely dated. The bathroom features original blue tile and fixtures (>30 years old), and the kitchen is noted as an 'opportunity to update,' placing it in the Fair category as it requires modernization of core systems and wet areas despite being move-in ready.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10000, living area = 1913.
- Great Schools
High School: Northgate High School (9/10).
- Prime Location & Top-Tier Schools
Situated in the highly sought-after Northgate area, the property is zoned for top-rated schools including Northgate High (Rating: 9), making it an exceptional long-term investment for families.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Modernization Required
The property is positioned as an opportunity to update and personalize, suggesting that the kitchen and bathrooms likely require cosmetic and functional upgrades to meet current market trends.
- Vintage Infrastructure
Built in 1959, the home may require additional investment in aging systems or energy efficiency improvements typical of properties from this era.
About 245 Pickering Pl
NORTHGATE NEW TO MARKET! 4BD/2BA SINGLE-STORY with POOL on a 10,000 sq ft lot. Fresh interior paint and newly refinished original oak hardwood floors throughout the living and dining rooms, hallway and bedrooms. NO step-downs! Living room with brick fireplace and wood wainscoting flows into dining room with slider to backyard. Eat-in kitchen with garden windows, gas cooktop and Bosch dishwasher. Backyard features a pool, patio, pergola and mature landscaping. Attached 2-car garage, storage shed and fiber-optic internet wiring. Fabulous opportunity to update and personalize a well-located Northgate home (and FUN Halloween Trick-or-Treating neighborhood :)) Close to Walnut Acres Elementary, Foothill Middle School, Northgate High, parks, trails, swim clubs and Ygnacio Valley Plaza shopping.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1959
- Lot Size
- 10,000 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Walnut Creek Unified Schools
Walnut Acres Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.7 mi
8/10
Foothill Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.0 mi
8/10
Northgate High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.6 mi
9/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Square foot | 1,913 | 2,058.393 |
| Lot Size | 10,000 | 11,520.074 |
| Price | $1.30M | $1.61M |
| Price per sq ft | $679 | $751 |
| Built year | 1959 | 1964 |
| HOA | $0 | $534 |
| Days on market | 10 | 38 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2026
$1,299,000
Initial Listing