Find the perfect combination of gracious living and location in this wonderful one-story home located in Walnut Creek's sought-after Carriage Square neighborhood. Situated on a flat quarter-acre lot with private well for irrigation, perfect for the gardener on anyone just looking to save on their water bills! This turnkey home features real oak hardwood floors, tasteful upgrades, a desirable floor-plan, and convenient location. Large entry opens to an atrium which flows beautifully to the backyard. Updated kitchen with white shaker-style cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances opens to family room with included entertainment center. Living room features hardwood floors and fireplace and opens to the dining area. Updated master bath offers jetted tub and dual-sink furniture-grade vanity. This beautiful home invites you to settle in while enjoying nearby parks, restaurants, shopping, and the best recreation in the area. Https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=5qfE2DtwdRZ&brand=0
Listed by James Dye•DRE #00897803• Heritage Properties
Listed by Kin Blumenfeld•DRE #01935377• Heritage Properties
Bought with Sankalan Sarkar•DRE #01913766• Redfin
Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago (Sept 28, 2023 at 2:53pm)
•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40924651
Home facts
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1964
Community
Carriage Square
Lot Size
9,975 Sq. Ft.
Price insights
Redfin Estimate
$1,293,860
Price/Sq.Ft.
$707
Buyer’s Agent Commission
2.5%
Redfin Estimate for 1226 Arkell Rd
Redfin has the most accurate online home estimate
$1,293,860
$264K since sold in November 2020
$8,000 since August
1 year
5 year
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $905K to $1.4M..
BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Granite
BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
# of Baths: 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick Fireplace, Fireplace in Living Room
Hardwood Flooring, Tile Flooring, Wall to Wall Carpeting
Dryer, DSL/Modem Line, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Solar, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Kitchen Features
220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter (Stone), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Built-In Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry Features
Dryer, Washer
Additional Rooms
Atrium, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Heating & Cooling
Central A/C (1 Zone), Ceiling Fan(s)
Forced Air Heating (1 Zone), Gas Heating
Exterior
Water & Sewer
Sewer System (Public), Water (Public), Well (Agricultural), Well (Private)
Building Information
Existing Construction
Dual Pane Windows Exterior, Stucco Exterior
Crawl Space Foundation
Composition Shingles Roof
Energy Saving Features
Solar Power
Property Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Parcel #: 145-142-013-5
Pets Allowed, Cat Permitted, Dog Permitted
Solar-Powered Features: Solar Electrical Leased
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1
Level, Regular, Backyard, Curb(s), Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Pool Site, Street Light(s)
Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers (Automatic), Storage, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Wood Fencing
Location
Street Level Features
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1 Master Bed Suite, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Location Information
Directions to Property: Treat Blvd to Arkell Road (South)
Cross Street: Shannon Ln
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Natural Hazard Disclosure
Home Inspection, Pest Control Report, Roof Inspection
Listing Information
Commission to Selling Office: 2.5
Old MLS #: 40924651
Contract Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Listing Date: Friday, October 9, 2020
Status Date: Sunday, November 15, 2020
Possession: COE
Sold Listing Information
Sold Price: $1,030,000
Sale/Last List Price: $106
Sale/Original Price: $106
Sale $/Sq. Ft.: $563
Selling Office Information
Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Sale and tax history for 1226 Arkell Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Public facts and zoning for 1226 Arkell Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,791
Stories
1
Lot Size
9,975 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1964
Year Renovated
1984
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1451420135
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2023.
Additional resources
Zoning
R-10 | Permitted: Single-Family, ADU, Commercial
Cost of home ownership
$5,048 per month
30-year fixed, 3.5% interest
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Mortgage payment$3,700
Property taxes$1,073
HOA dues
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Homeowners' insurance$275
Utilities & maintenance
Add
Schools
GreatSchools Summary Rating
7/10
Bancroft Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Serves this home • 0.2mi
2/10
Oak Grove Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Serves this home • 0.6mi
3/10
Ygnacio Valley High School
Public, 9-12 • Serves this home • 0.5mi
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Around this home
Transportation near 1226 Arkell Rd
57/100
Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
33/100
Some transit
Transit Score®
80/100
Very bikeable
Bike Score®
Climate risks
About climate risks
Most homes have some risk of natural disasters, and may be impacted by climate change due to rising temperatures and sea levels.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Minimal
Unlikely to flood in next 30 years
Fire Factor - Minimal
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
Heat Factor - Moderate
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Wind Factor - Minimal
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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$1.23M – $1.46M
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Nearby similar homes
Homes similar to 1226 Arkell Rd are listed between $799K to $3M at an average of $590 per square foot.
1226 Arkell Rd is a 1,831 square foot house on a 9,975 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home is currently off market - it last sold on November 13, 2020 for $1,030,000
How many photos are available for this home?
Redfin has 34 photos of 1226 Arkell Rd.
How much is this home worth?
Based on Redfin's Walnut Creek data, we estimate the home's value is $1,293,860
When was this home built and last sold?
1226 Arkell Rd was built in 1964 and last sold on November 13, 2020 for $1,030,000.
What is the rental estimate for this home?
We estimate that 1226 Arkell Rd would rent for between $4,230 and $4,871.
How competitive is the market for this home?
Based on Redfin's market data from the past 3 months, we calculate that market competition in 94598, this home's neighborhood, is most competitive. Homes sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 8 days. Hot homes can sell for about 8% above list price and go pending in around 6 days. Compared to nearby markets, 94598 is more competitive than Northgate and more competitive than Downtown Walnut Creek.
The full address for this home is 1226 Arkell Road, Walnut Creek, California 94598.
What's the housing market like in Carriage Square?
The Carriage Square housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Carriage Square was $1.3M last month, down 8.1% since last year.