S Walnut Creek location! Gorgeous setting on approx 1/4 acre lot w/view of Mt Diablo to the side. Peaceful location near the end of Castle Hill, yet still very close to downtown & Iron Horse Trail! Mature trees create ambience. No kitchen appliances. MAJOR FIXER!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$976Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lisa Hopkins-cochran•DRE #01111126• J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc
Bought with Lisa Hopkins-cochran•DRE #01111126• J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40766859
Feb 17, 2017
Sold
$475,000
$644/sq ft
Jan 26, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 22, 2017
Relisted
—
Jan 8, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 6, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$610/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,228 (+1.5%)
$532,705 + $29,591
$562,296
2024
$7,123 (+2.4%)
$522,260 + $29,011
$551,271
2023
$6,954 (+2.1%)
$512,020 + $28,443
$540,463
2022
$6,811 (+2.8%)
$501,981 + $27,886
$529,867
2021
$6,627 (+1.3%)
$492,139 + $27,340
$519,479
2020
$6,540 (+1.0%)
$482,490 + $26,804
$509,294
2019
$6,474 (+3.5%)
$477,543 + $26,530
$504,073
2018
$6,258 (−11.5%)
$468,180 + $26,010
$494,190
2017
$7,069 (+681.1%)
$535,500 + $25,500
$561,000
2016
$905 (+4.7%)
$535,500 + $25,500
$561,000
2015
$864 (+4.5%)
$24,820 + $14,463
$39,283
2014
$827 (+4.7%)
$23,970 + $13,967
$37,937
2013
$790 (+6.1%)
$23,970 + $13,967
$37,937
2012
$744 (+5.0%)
$23,862 + $13,904
$37,766
2011
$708 (+5.1%)
$23,395 + $13,632
$37,027
2010
$674
$22,937 + $13,365
$36,302
2009
$674 (+0.9%)
$22,766 + $13,266
$36,032
2008
$668
$22,821 + $13,298
$36,119
Tax history for 1861 Castle Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,228 (+1.5%)
$532,705 + $29,591
$562,296
2024
$7,123 (+2.4%)
$522,260 + $29,011
$551,271
2023
$6,954 (+2.1%)
$512,020 + $28,443
$540,463
2022
$6,811 (+2.8%)
$501,981 + $27,886
$529,867
2021
$6,627 (+1.3%)
$492,139 + $27,340
$519,479
2020
$6,540 (+1.0%)
$482,490 + $26,804
$509,294
2019
$6,474 (+3.5%)
$477,543 + $26,530
$504,073
2018
$6,258 (−11.5%)
$468,180 + $26,010
$494,190
2017
$7,069 (+681.1%)
$535,500 + $25,500
$561,000
2016
$905 (+4.7%)
$535,500 + $25,500
$561,000
2015
$864 (+4.5%)
$24,820 + $14,463
$39,283
2014
$827 (+4.7%)
$23,970 + $13,967
$37,937
2013
$790 (+6.1%)
$23,970 + $13,967
$37,937
2012
$744 (+5.0%)
$23,862 + $13,904
$37,766
2011
$708 (+5.1%)
$23,395 + $13,632
$37,027
2010
$674
$22,937 + $13,365
$36,302
2009
$674 (+0.9%)
$22,766 + $13,266
$36,032
2008
$668
$22,821 + $13,298
$36,119
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
738
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1880800048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Oct 20, 2011 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove and replace the roof with composition shingles.
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
Parking Features: Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower
Interior Features
Interior Features: Workshop
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Other
Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood
Building Area Total: 738
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Mobile Home Information
Model: Cottage
Property Information
Living Area: 738
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1947
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 11413
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Features: Secluded, Sloped Up
Zoning: R-20
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Location
School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 738
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1880800048
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parkmead Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Las Lomas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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Historical weather
Walnut Creek, CA • 94595
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Sun exposure
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
$685,000 – $829,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.