Expansive Castle Hill Estates 5 bedroom/5 bath view home located in rarely-available west side south Walnut Creek close to downtown. This quiet and tranquil custom home features soaring vaulted ceilings, amazing tree-lined views of Mount Diablo and separate in-law or au pair unit potential downstairs with private entrance. The main level is perfect for entertaining with a gourmet kitchen and butler pantry, formal dining area, living room, separate family room, wraparound deck, sumptuous master bedroom suite all with views plus convenient bedroom or office and guest bath. Full-sized laundry with sink and three-car garage with attic for light storage. Downstairs is a potential in-law unit with a full bath plus fabulous views and private entrance. There is another view master suite on this level with two more scenic bedrooms and another full bath with another separate entry. There's also a huge storage room here. The large back yard has multiple levels for entertaining or sunning.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Lee•DRE #00635354• Realty ONE Group Future
Bought with Sara Elliott•DRE #01942409• The Mohan Group
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40860570
May 28, 2019
Sold
$1,825,000
$365/sq ft
Apr 19, 2019
Pending
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Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$1,850,000
$370/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40836492
Nov 14, 2018
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2018
Relisted
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Sep 7, 2018
Pending
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Aug 31, 2018
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40813519
Jul 1, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 30, 2018
Relisted
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Jun 30, 2018
Listing Removed
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Apr 27, 2018
Price Changed
*
Apr 27, 2018
Relisted
—
Apr 13, 2018
Pending
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Mar 12, 2018
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11174086
Apr 29, 2003
Sold
$1,365,000
$273/sq ft
Feb 23, 2003
Listing Removed
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Feb 8, 2003
Listed
$1,365,000
$273/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11135536
Jun 13, 2002
Sold
$1,300,000
$260/sq ft
Apr 29, 2002
Listing Removed
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Apr 15, 2002
Listed
$1,325,000
$265/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1988
Sold
$545,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1987
Sold
$110,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,418 (+1.3%)
$910,261 + $1,166,273
$2,076,534
2024
$23,107 (+2.4%)
$892,413 + $1,143,405
$2,035,818
2023
$22,559 (+2.3%)
$874,915 + $1,120,986
$1,995,901
2022
$22,049 (+2.8%)
$857,760 + $1,099,006
$1,956,766
2021
$21,452 (+0.7%)
$840,942 + $1,077,457
$1,918,399
2020
$21,296 (+1.5%)
$824,453 + $1,056,331
$1,880,784
2019
$20,972 (+3.5%)
$816,000 + $1,045,500
$1,861,500
2018
$20,260 (+1.8%)
$811,465 + $1,006,218
$1,817,683
2017
$19,907 (+1.8%)
$779,955 + $967,147
$1,747,102
2016
$19,557 (+2.3%)
$779,955 + $967,147
$1,747,102
2015
$19,124 (+4.3%)
$764,662 + $948,184
$1,712,846
2014
$18,335 (+7.6%)
$714,285 + $885,715
$1,600,000
2013
$17,033 (+8.0%)
$714,285 + $885,715
$1,600,000
2012
$15,778 (−4.0%)
$666,963 + $827,037
$1,494,000
2011
$16,430 (−1.7%)
$623,437 + $773,063
$1,396,500
2010
$16,711 (+0.9%)
$647,321 + $802,679
$1,450,000
2009
$16,569 (−4.2%)
$662,500 + $821,500
$1,484,000
2008
$17,295
$662,500 + $821,500
$1,484,000
Tax history for 1845 Castle Gate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,418 (+1.3%)
$910,261 + $1,166,273
$2,076,534
2024
$23,107 (+2.4%)
$892,413 + $1,143,405
$2,035,818
2023
$22,559 (+2.3%)
$874,915 + $1,120,986
$1,995,901
2022
$22,049 (+2.8%)
$857,760 + $1,099,006
$1,956,766
2021
$21,452 (+0.7%)
$840,942 + $1,077,457
$1,918,399
2020
$21,296 (+1.5%)
$824,453 + $1,056,331
$1,880,784
2019
$20,972 (+3.5%)
$816,000 + $1,045,500
$1,861,500
2018
$20,260 (+1.8%)
$811,465 + $1,006,218
$1,817,683
2017
$19,907 (+1.8%)
$779,955 + $967,147
$1,747,102
2016
$19,557 (+2.3%)
$779,955 + $967,147
$1,747,102
2015
$19,124 (+4.3%)
$764,662 + $948,184
$1,712,846
2014
$18,335 (+7.6%)
$714,285 + $885,715
$1,600,000
2013
$17,033 (+8.0%)
$714,285 + $885,715
$1,600,000
2012
$15,778 (−4.0%)
$666,963 + $827,037
$1,494,000
2011
$16,430 (−1.7%)
$623,437 + $773,063
$1,396,500
2010
$16,711 (+0.9%)
$647,321 + $802,679
$1,450,000
2009
$16,569 (−4.2%)
$662,500 + $821,500
$1,484,000
2008
$17,295
$662,500 + $821,500
$1,484,000
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
4,995
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1845000296
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
The purpose of the Planned Development District is to allow diversification in the relationship of various buildings, land uses, structures, and open spaces in order to be relieved from the rigid standards of conventional zoning. A Planned Development District shall comply with the regulations and provision of the General Plan and any applicable specific plan and shall provide adequate standards to promote the public, health, safety and general welfare without unduly inhibiting the advantages of modern building techniques and planning for residential or commercial purposes.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 5
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Bidet, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Skylight(s),Wet Bar
Rooms Total: 11
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Stone
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 4,995
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Back
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Solar Pool Leased
Property Information
Living Area: 4995
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1988
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 37800
Lot Size Area: 0.87
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.87
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling: Zoned
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,995
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1845000296
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parkmead Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Las Lomas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 95° 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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In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.69M – $3.26M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.