2166 Overlook Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
$1,285,000 | Sold $1,350,000
2166 Overlook Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
4 BD
3.5 BA
2,079 SF
2016
About 2166 Overlook Drive
Welcome Home
Welcome to 2166 Overlook Drive – a beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Craftsman-style home nestled on a quiet street in Walnut Creek’s highly sought-after Buena Vista neighborhood. Offering 2,079 square feet of light-filled, thoughtfully designed living space, this home combines modern sustainability with timeless charm – AND it’s just minutes to downtown!
The bright and open main level features towering ceilings and white oak hardwood floors throughout. The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper, complete with high-end stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and a seamless flow into the living and dining areas – ideal for entertaining family and friends. A stylishly updated half bath completes the first level.
Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, including a large primary suite with spa-like en-suite bath featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and designer tile finishes. A second bedroom also includes its own en-suite bath, while the remaining bedrooms share a beautifully updated hall bath with a shower-over-tub. The laundry is conveniently located upstairs, with built-in cabinets for extra storage.
Step outside to your own private retreat! The covered porch offers a shady spot to sip your morning coffee while enjoying the vibrant bougainvillea. The backyard centers around a built-in fire pit – perfect for enjoying a glass of wine or roasting s’mores with the kids. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the two veggie beds and an abundance of fruit trees and berry bushes, including apple and peach, making this space enjoyable all year round.
This home is designed for modern, sustainable living with energy-efficient upgrades including an owned solar system, Ripple EV Charger, Lutron Caseta smart lighting, a whole house fan and a Smart Attic fan to keep energy use low and comfort high. The attached one-car garage includes a ceiling-mounted bike rack and plenty of extra storage, plus two additional off-street parking spaces.
Status: Sold
Features & Updates
- Sought after Buena Vista neighborhood
- Short cut on Barkley to BART and town!
- Open floor plan
- Large chefs kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances and stone countertops
- Hardwood floors
- Updated bathrooms with designer tile
- Private primary suite with spa-like bathroom
- Solar panels (owned): 3.640 kWh system with 13 Canadian Solar G6 Premier panels and 1 SolarEdge Inverter
- Lutron Caseta smart lighting in many rooms and common areas
- QuietCool Smart Attic Fan
- QuietCool Whole House Fan (Stealth model)
- Vivint Smart Home / Alarm monitoring system
- EV Smart Charger (RippleOn brand)
- Schlage Keyless entry
- Ring wireless doorbell
- Nest thermostat
- Rachio smart watering system
- myQ Compatible smart garage door controller
- Edible garden (Apple, Peach, Blueberry, Raspberry, Raised garden beds x2
- Fire pit with plumbed natural gas
- 2x additional natural gas connection points for BBQ (patio and adjacent to patio/fire pit)
- 5 lighting circuits: “under-cabinet” style lights on retaining wall, spotlights in corners, path lights on side yard, string lights overhead, and traditional wall light on patio
- Gutter downspouts tied in to stormwater system
- Walking path to BART is via gate on Barkley St, not as Google Maps advises! (Approx. 6 minutes)
- Proximity to Locust and Main St / downtown: Farmers Market on Sundays, Restaurants, Lesher Center, etc. (highlight Pedestrian path from Hillside Rd/YVR to Lacassie Rd for easy access to downtown (~10-15 mins to Farmers Market on Locust Street)
- Buena Vista Elementary school
- World class hiking nearby (e.g. Ridge Top Field, Lime Ridge Open Space, Mt Diablo, etc.
- Ease of access to Contra Costa Canal Trail / Ironhorse Trail for walking / cycling, accessible within Buena Vista neighborhood
- World class shopping at Broadway Plaza, etc.
- Fantastic parks nearby: Larkey Park (& Swim Center, Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Tennis Courts, etc.), Civic Park, Heather Farm Park, etc.
Take a Tour of 2166 Overlook Drive
Location Details
This location is hard to beat! The Buena Vista neighborhood is highly sought-after for its peaceful streets and warm community, where pride of ownership truly shines—all just minutes from everything Walnut Creek has to offer.
Start your day with a rose vanilla latte and a delicious pastry from Brioche de Paris. On Sundays, stroll through the local farmers’ market to pick up fresh produce, flowers, and artisan goods. After shopping at Broadway Plaza, unwind with craft cocktails and Caribbean-Latino cuisine at Lita, featuring locally sourced ingredients. If wine is your thing, The Library Social Club offers a blend of esoteric and classic wines, local brews, and small bites.
Take the kids to a movie at the Cinemark Theater or head to Pinstripes for bowling and bocce. Afterward, enjoy a sweet treat at Lottie’s Creamery. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to Larkey Park, with its swimming pool, picnic areas, and volleyball courts, as well as Acalanes Ridge Open Space, perfect for hiking with beautiful views.
This home is just minutes from BART, freeways, and top-rated schools, making it an ideal location for both convenience and lifestyle.