Great opportunity to live in central Walnut Creek, minutes to Highway 680 and BART. Close to Carondelet and Del La Salle High Schools. Only minutes to Bancroft Elementary (rating of 9/10 in Public School Review). The home features a formal living room with vaulted ceilings, views of Mt. Diablo and a pass-through fireplace to the family room. The Formal Dining area is adjacent to the Living Room. One bedroom/office and half bath are at street level with the Primary bedroom (with bath) and 2 add’l bedrooms upstairs. The upstairs hall bath was remodeled approx. 15 years ago. The kitchen has an eating area adjacent to the family room with sliding doors to a large, fully enclosed yard with mature Redwood Trees and Gazebo. Neighborhood amenities include proximity to trails & many shopping centers; Countrywood (Safeway & CVS…), Encino Grande (Whole Foods, Ace Hardware…). With Sweat Equity, remodel this home to your taste. Inspection Reports available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cary Amo•DRE #01104264• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Bought with Quinn Stone•DRE #01368893• Bayside Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40967031
Oct 20, 2021
Sold
$1,125,000
$547/sq ft
Sep 20, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2021
Listed
$895,000
$435/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,065 (+2.3%)
$947,128 + $270,608
$1,217,736
2024
$13,742 (+8.0%)
$928,557 + $265,302
$1,193,859
2023
$12,724 (−5.1%)
$910,350 + $260,100
$1,170,450
2022
$13,409 (+60.9%)
$850,000 + $225,000
$1,075,000
2021
$8,334 (+1.1%)
$875,000 + $250,000
$1,125,000
2020
$8,242 (+1.1%)
$403,700 + $271,451
$675,151
2019
$8,152 (+3.7%)
$399,561 + $268,668
$668,229
2018
$7,858 (+3.3%)
$391,727 + $263,400
$655,127
2017
$7,608 (+2.5%)
$376,517 + $253,173
$629,690
2016
$7,425 (+0.7%)
$376,517 + $253,173
$629,690
2015
$7,370 (+1.3%)
$369,135 + $248,209
$617,344
2014
$7,272 (+6.8%)
$356,469 + $239,692
$596,161
2013
$6,810 (+14.1%)
$356,469 + $239,692
$596,161
2012
$5,966 (−0.1%)
$339,929 + $228,571
$568,500
2011
$5,972 (−9.4%)
$295,382 + $198,618
$494,000
2010
$6,591
$302,258 + $203,242
$505,500
2009
$6,591 (+2.5%)
$338,530 + $227,631
$566,161
2008
$6,428
$339,335 + $228,172
$567,507
Tax history for 1040 Arkell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,065 (+2.3%)
$947,128 + $270,608
$1,217,736
2024
$13,742 (+8.0%)
$928,557 + $265,302
$1,193,859
2023
$12,724 (−5.1%)
$910,350 + $260,100
$1,170,450
2022
$13,409 (+60.9%)
$850,000 + $225,000
$1,075,000
2021
$8,334 (+1.1%)
$875,000 + $250,000
$1,125,000
2020
$8,242 (+1.1%)
$403,700 + $271,451
$675,151
2019
$8,152 (+3.7%)
$399,561 + $268,668
$668,229
2018
$7,858 (+3.3%)
$391,727 + $263,400
$655,127
2017
$7,608 (+2.5%)
$376,517 + $253,173
$629,690
2016
$7,425 (+0.7%)
$376,517 + $253,173
$629,690
2015
$7,370 (+1.3%)
$369,135 + $248,209
$617,344
2014
$7,272 (+6.8%)
$356,469 + $239,692
$596,161
2013
$6,810 (+14.1%)
$356,469 + $239,692
$596,161
2012
$5,966 (−0.1%)
$339,929 + $228,571
$568,500
2011
$5,972 (−9.4%)
$295,382 + $198,618
$494,000
2010
$6,591
$302,258 + $203,242
$505,500
2009
$6,591 (+2.5%)
$338,530 + $227,631
$566,161
2008
$6,428
$339,335 + $228,172
$567,507
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
2,058
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1452010059
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R10
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential Zoning District is to provide for single-family residential development that is consistent with the General Plan. The intent is to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. This would include those conditionally permitted uses that are generally an integral part of single-family residential neighborhoods and that are compatible with residential activities including parks, playgrounds, religious assembly, day care, and schools.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Sep 25, 2025 • Active
Building new construction, additions, alterations or sign
Remodel a bathroom on the second floor. Perform plumbing work and replace windows.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Sep 17, 2024 • Final
Residential mechanical: hvac, furnace, air conditioner replacement or ductwork only (no relocation)
Remove and replace a gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.