SOLD OCT 27, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $1.1M

$1,507,841

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,605/mo

•

1,593

sq ft

156 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

About this home

Welcome to Lancaster Castle! This rustic cottage in the heart of Walnut Creek, adjacent to the Tice Valley and Park Mead neighborhoods, offers an incredible opportunity to make this home your own. Step into this unique floor plan showcasing vaulted Redwood ceilings, a vintage kitchen, and a wall of windows overlooking the spacious backyard. The home features 3+ bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with another bathroom plumbed for your finishing touches. This home offers the new homeowner the opportunity to remodel, update or expand. Situated on almost a third of an acre, this level lot offers endless possibilities for renovation or potential ADU development. Just a short distance to top rated Walnut Creek Schools, downtown shops and restaurants, BART, and freeway access. Bring your vision!

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$947Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Nicole Tamayo •DRE #01328956 • Vanguard Properties

Bought with Ben Olsen •DRE #01409268 • Brightwork Realty Advocates

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41114358

Redfin Estimate

$1,507,841

$333K since sold in October 2025$20K since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,525,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
1989 Meadow Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$1,225,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,600 sq ft
180 Andrea Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,825,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,891 sq ft
186 Arlene Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$1,372,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,724 sq ft
32 Lancaster Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,521 sq ft
1616 Poplar Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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$4,614/mo

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Market trends in 94595, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$715K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

145

14 MoM

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$430,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,054 sq ft
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$868,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,739 sq ft
3248 Tice Creek Dr #4, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
$230,000
1 bed1 bath698 sq ft
1840 Tice Creek Dr #2245, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
$499,000
2 beds1 bath1,081 sq ft
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$315,000
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1500 Rockledge Ln #5, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
3D WALKTHROUGH
$429,000
2 beds1 bath1,048 sq ft
1300 Running Springs Rd #5, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
$338,888
2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
3441 Tice Creek Rd #4, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
$360,000
2 beds1 bath1,054 sq ft
1457 Oakmont Dr #7, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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Redfin agents who toured

The home has hardwood floors, wood beams ceilings and a spacious backyard.
11 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
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Sale history for 156 Lancaster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,521 (+2.7%)

$900,000 + $275,000

$1,175,000

2024

$1,482 (+3.2%)

$31,843 + $39,187

$71,030

2023

$1,436 (+1.7%)

$31,219 + $38,419

$69,638

2022

$1,412 (+3.6%)

$30,607 + $37,666

$68,273

2021

$1,363 (+5.1%)

$30,007 + $36,928

$66,935

2020

$1,297 (+0.7%)

$29,419 + $36,204

$65,623

2019

$1,288 (+4.4%)

$29,118 + $35,833

$64,951

2018

$1,234 (+4.1%)

$28,548 + $35,131

$63,679

2017

$1,186 (+4.5%)

$27,441 + $33,768

$61,209

2016

$1,135 (+4.1%)

$27,441 + $33,768

$61,209

2015

$1,090 (+3.7%)

$26,903 + $33,106

$60,009

2014

$1,051 (+3.9%)

$25,980 + $31,971

$57,951

2013

$1,011 (+5.4%)

$25,980 + $31,971

$57,951

2012

$959 (+4.2%)

$25,863 + $31,827

$57,690

2011

$921 (+4.1%)

$25,356 + $31,203

$56,559

2010

$885 (−2.4%)

$24,859 + $30,592

$55,451

2009

$906 (+1.0%)

$24,674 + $30,364

$55,038

2008

$897

$24,733 + $30,437

$55,170

Tax history for 156 Lancaster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,521 (+2.7%)

$900,000 + $275,000

$1,175,000

2024

$1,482 (+3.2%)

$31,843 + $39,187

$71,030

2023

$1,436 (+1.7%)

$31,219 + $38,419

$69,638

2022

$1,412 (+3.6%)

$30,607 + $37,666

$68,273

2021

$1,363 (+5.1%)

$30,007 + $36,928

$66,935

2020

$1,297 (+0.7%)

$29,419 + $36,204

$65,623

2019

$1,288 (+4.4%)

$29,118 + $35,833

$64,951

2018

$1,234 (+4.1%)

$28,548 + $35,131

$63,679

2017

$1,186 (+4.5%)

$27,441 + $33,768

$61,209

2016

$1,135 (+4.1%)

$27,441 + $33,768

$61,209

2015

$1,090 (+3.7%)

$26,903 + $33,106

$60,009

2014

$1,051 (+3.9%)

$25,980 + $31,971

$57,951

2013

$1,011 (+5.4%)

$25,980 + $31,971

$57,951

2012

$959 (+4.2%)

$25,863 + $31,827

$57,690

2011

$921 (+4.1%)

$25,356 + $31,203

$56,559

2010

$885 (−2.4%)

$24,859 + $30,592

$55,451

2009

$906 (+1.0%)

$24,674 + $30,364

$55,038

2008

$897

$24,733 + $30,437

$55,170

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1945

Sq. Ft.

1,593

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

1843920230

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

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

Mar 23, 2026 • Final

Building demolition full

Demolition

Feb 19, 2020 • Final

Reroof - multifamily residential, commercial or residential with overlay

Tear off existing wood shake roofing and install new composition shingles on a residential building.

Roofing

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
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower

Interior Features
Appliances: Free-Standing Range
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Tile Counters,Range/Oven Free Standing
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type: Bonus Room, Bathroom
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Building Area Total: 1,593

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Exterior Features: Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1593
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1945

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 12197
Lot Size Area: 0.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Lot Features: Level

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Location

School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,593
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1843920230

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Parkmead Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Walnut Creek Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

9/10

Las Lomas High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

15 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Walnut Creek, CA • 94595

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Sep

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Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

11.5 hrs

4.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$1.43M – $1.74M

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Home values near 156 Lancaster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
187 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1257 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,403
188 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1124 Sq. Ft.	$1,129,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
206 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,123,087
139 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$2,067,963

Address	Redfin Estimate
183 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1529 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,477
177 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1383 Sq. Ft.	$1,328,278

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