1561 Castle Hill Rd is a 1,830 square foot house on a 9,840 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 15, 1990 for $308,000. Based on Redfin's Walnut Creek data, we estimate the home's value is $1,377,317.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
9,840 sq ftLot Size
$753Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,377,317
$1.1M since sold in November 1990$14K since September
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This home's estimate is 10.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R8
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
Aug 15, 2025 • Final
Building new construction, additions, alterations or sign
Perform seismic retrofitting work as part of the brace and bolt program.
Remodel
Jul 9, 2016 • Final
Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing only
Remove and replace the furnace, air conditioning unit, and ducting.
HVAC
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Construction Quality: Good
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUBDIVISION 3320
Living Sq. Ft: 1,830
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,830
Building Sq. Ft: 1,830
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 3320 LOT 14
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,840
Legal Lot Number: 14
Acres: 0.2259
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,830
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1884400142
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Murwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Las Lomas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 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
3/10 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.31M – $1.58M
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