Welcome Home to Carriage Square. This lovely property will have you looking forward to coming home each day. Greeted by Circular driveway wrapped w/beautiful mature trees & bright colored plantings. Step in the front door unto rich hardwood floor foyer- through to the light filled Separate Living, Dining, & Family Rms which flow off Kitchen accented by 3 Anderson French Doors. Upgraded Kitchen overlooking backyard/pool. As you step outdoors, enjoy the afternoon breeze with Extraordinary landscaping, Refreshing pool w/ shade structure & room lounging, Impressive side court w/ custom steel double wide gates, & delightful garden bed/planting areas. Primary with en-suite overlooking pool. Upgrades include dual pane windows, new carpeting, Metal Tile Roof, Potential Boat/RV Parking, Extra Shed/Storage Areas, & possible ADU. All this within minutes of schools, shopping, BART, commute corridors, & parks. Come home to Carriage Square!
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
9,680 sq ftLot Size
$753Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Helen Rahimzadeh•DRE #01370526• Christie's Intl RE Sereno
Bought with Michael Baumann•DRE #02050781• Cerda-Zein Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40991168
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$1,180,000
$685/sq ft
May 27, 2022
Pending
—
May 25, 2022
Price Changed
$1,150,000
$668/sq ft
May 2, 2022
Listed
$1,250,000
$726/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 2004
Sold
$650,000
$377/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29005719
Apr 15, 1999
Sold
$310,000
$180/sq ft
Mar 19, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 1999
Listed
$325,000
$189/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11008435
Apr 15, 1999
Sold
$310,000
$180/sq ft
Mar 19, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 1999
Listed
$325,000
$189/sq ft
LOADED WITH CHARM MOVE IN CONDITION NEWER 50YR ROOF & APPLIANCES FRESHLY PAINTED IN SIDE WALK TO BART STORES BUS TRAILS & GREAT
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,724 (+0.5%)
$916,602 + $246,398
$1,163,000
2024
$13,660 (+3.7%)
$916,602 + $246,398
$1,163,000
2023
$13,177 (+25.7%)
$916,602 + $246,398
$1,163,000
2022
$10,483 (+2.3%)
$880,000 + $236,000
$1,116,000
2021
$10,250 (+1.0%)
$535,910 + $334,802
$870,712
2020
$10,149 (+1.1%)
$525,402 + $328,238
$853,640
2019
$10,035 (+3.7%)
$520,015 + $324,873
$844,888
2018
$9,673 (+8.9%)
$509,819 + $318,503
$828,322
2017
$8,885 (+5.1%)
$463,152 + $289,348
$752,500
2016
$8,451 (+4.4%)
$463,152 + $289,348
$752,500
2015
$8,095 (+1.3%)
$441,609 + $275,891
$717,500
2014
$7,991 (+16.4%)
$410,527 + $256,473
$667,000
2013
$6,866 (+17.6%)
$410,527 + $256,473
$667,000
2012
$5,839 (+2.0%)
$357,288 + $223,212
$580,500
2011
$5,722 (−10.4%)
$301,278 + $188,222
$489,500
2010
$6,384 (+8.1%)
$301,278 + $188,222
$489,500
2009
$5,905 (−22.3%)
$340,977 + $213,023
$554,000
2008
$7,600
$314,511 + $196,489
$511,000
Tax history for 1661 Arkell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,724 (+0.5%)
$916,602 + $246,398
$1,163,000
2024
$13,660 (+3.7%)
$916,602 + $246,398
$1,163,000
2023
$13,177 (+25.7%)
$916,602 + $246,398
$1,163,000
2022
$10,483 (+2.3%)
$880,000 + $236,000
$1,116,000
2021
$10,250 (+1.0%)
$535,910 + $334,802
$870,712
2020
$10,149 (+1.1%)
$525,402 + $328,238
$853,640
2019
$10,035 (+3.7%)
$520,015 + $324,873
$844,888
2018
$9,673 (+8.9%)
$509,819 + $318,503
$828,322
2017
$8,885 (+5.1%)
$463,152 + $289,348
$752,500
2016
$8,451 (+4.4%)
$463,152 + $289,348
$752,500
2015
$8,095 (+1.3%)
$441,609 + $275,891
$717,500
2014
$7,991 (+16.4%)
$410,527 + $256,473
$667,000
2013
$6,866 (+17.6%)
$410,527 + $256,473
$667,000
2012
$5,839 (+2.0%)
$357,288 + $223,212
$580,500
2011
$5,722 (−10.4%)
$301,278 + $188,222
$489,500
2010
$6,384 (+8.1%)
$301,278 + $188,222
$489,500
2009
$5,905 (−22.3%)
$340,977 + $213,023
$554,000
2008
$7,600
$314,511 + $196,489
$511,000
*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
9,680 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,722
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1451620437
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
Reroof - multifamily residential, commercial or residential with overlay
Remove existing wood shake roofing and install new wood shake roofing.
Roofing
Jul 9, 2016 • Final
Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing only
Replace a water heater.
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, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Granite
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Closet, Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.