Single story Carriage Sq. charmer! HUGE .39 acre lot w/unlimited potential-guest house/art studio/garage/etc. Updates throughout-hrdwd floors/crown/granite/dualpane wndws/etc. Amazing yard w/ salt water pool/fountain, grass play area, covered porch & more. Great location near town/trail/Bart/more...
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$887Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Snell•DRE #01333422• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Lisa Tichenor•DRE #01478540• Dudum Real Estate Group
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10249850
Jul 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10248259
Jul 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28249850
Jul 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27248259
Jul 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10246833
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27246833
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40629770
Oct 8, 2013
Sold
$670,000
$454/sq ft
Sep 11, 2013
Pending
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Sep 2, 2013
Listed
$649,000
$440/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11155223
Dec 13, 2002
Sold
$490,000
$332/sq ft
Oct 4, 2002
Listing Removed
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Sep 3, 2002
Listed
$490,000
$332/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28265570
Dec 10, 1998
Sold
$295,000
$200/sq ft
Nov 13, 1998
Listing Removed
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Oct 14, 1998
Listed
$309,950
$210/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1998
Sold
$254,000
$172/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10250716
Mar 1, 1998
Listing Removed
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Feb 17, 1998
Sold
$275,000
$186/sq ft
Feb 10, 1998
Listed
$269,900
$183/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28250716
Feb 28, 1998
Sold
$275,000
$186/sq ft
Feb 17, 1998
Listing Removed
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Feb 10, 1998
Listed
$269,900
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$102,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,875 (+2.4%)
$587,673 + $250,069
$837,742
2024
$9,644 (+1.7%)
$576,150 + $245,166
$821,316
2023
$9,486 (+0.9%)
$564,853 + $240,359
$805,212
2022
$9,402 (+2.3%)
$553,778 + $235,647
$789,425
2021
$9,192 (+1.1%)
$542,920 + $231,027
$773,947
2020
$9,095 (+1.1%)
$532,275 + $226,498
$758,773
2019
$8,994 (+3.7%)
$526,818 + $224,176
$750,994
2018
$8,669 (+2.3%)
$516,489 + $219,781
$736,270
2017
$8,470 (+3.4%)
$496,434 + $211,248
$707,682
2016
$8,192 (+0.5%)
$496,434 + $211,248
$707,682
2015
$8,150 (+0.5%)
$486,700 + $207,106
$693,806
2014
$8,106 (+31.1%)
$470,000 + $200,000
$670,000
2013
$6,181 (+15.2%)
$470,000 + $200,000
$670,000
2012
$5,364 (−8.5%)
$343,904 + $174,596
$518,500
2011
$5,865 (−3.2%)
$296,149 + $150,351
$446,500
2010
$6,059 (+0.2%)
$333,292 + $169,208
$502,500
2009
$6,047 (−2.2%)
$347,552 + $176,448
$524,000
2008
$6,182
$347,552 + $176,448
$524,000
Tax history for 1531 Arkell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,875 (+2.4%)
$587,673 + $250,069
$837,742
2024
$9,644 (+1.7%)
$576,150 + $245,166
$821,316
2023
$9,486 (+0.9%)
$564,853 + $240,359
$805,212
2022
$9,402 (+2.3%)
$553,778 + $235,647
$789,425
2021
$9,192 (+1.1%)
$542,920 + $231,027
$773,947
2020
$9,095 (+1.1%)
$532,275 + $226,498
$758,773
2019
$8,994 (+3.7%)
$526,818 + $224,176
$750,994
2018
$8,669 (+2.3%)
$516,489 + $219,781
$736,270
2017
$8,470 (+3.4%)
$496,434 + $211,248
$707,682
2016
$8,192 (+0.5%)
$496,434 + $211,248
$707,682
2015
$8,150 (+0.5%)
$486,700 + $207,106
$693,806
2014
$8,106 (+31.1%)
$470,000 + $200,000
$670,000
2013
$6,181 (+15.2%)
$470,000 + $200,000
$670,000
2012
$5,364 (−8.5%)
$343,904 + $174,596
$518,500
2011
$5,865 (−3.2%)
$296,149 + $150,351
$446,500
2010
$6,059 (+0.2%)
$333,292 + $169,208
$502,500
2009
$6,047 (−2.2%)
$347,552 + $176,448
$524,000
2008
$6,182
$347,552 + $176,448
$524,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,475
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1451620197
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
Jul 9, 2016 • Final
Pool or spa - new, remodel or demolition
Renovate a pool by installing new tile, coping, and a water feature. Work also includes the installation of a concrete deck.
Pool and hot tub
Remodel
Jul 9, 2016 • Final
Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing only
Remove and replace a water heater in the same location.
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, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2013. This data may not match public records. Learn more.