Spectacular view property on a quiet bluff on Walnut Creek's westside! Sweeping vistas of Shell Ridge & surrounding oak-studded hills! Located in an enclave of custom homes, this home has been lovingly maintained and exudes East Coast charm & character. A spacious light-filled living room features a wall of windows with breathtaking views by day and city lights at night, gleaming refinished hardwoods, fireplace, and double doors opening to a patio retreat. An oversized primary bedroom has built-in cabinetry, hardwoods, and an adjoining bathroom + large bonus room--perfect for an office or home gym! The sun-drenched, tranquil .36 acre setting has immense upside potential for home expansion and features a private back patio with fireplace and an enchanting garden sanctuary. The detached garage has room for one car plus a multi-purpose workshop, and the second driveway offers off-street parking. Prime location near downtown amenities, the Iron Horse trail, easy commuting, & top schools!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40916625
Sep 22, 2020
Sold
$1,100,000
$720/sq ft
Aug 20, 2020
Pending
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Aug 13, 2020
Listed
$965,000
$632/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,145 (+1.4%)
$883,263 + $331,223
$1,214,486
2024
$13,951 (+2.4%)
$865,945 + $324,729
$1,190,674
2023
$13,619 (+2.3%)
$848,966 + $318,362
$1,167,328
2022
$13,318 (+2.8%)
$832,320 + $312,120
$1,144,440
2021
$12,957 (+600.6%)
$816,000 + $306,000
$1,122,000
2020
$1,849 (+34.0%)
$800,000 + $300,000
$1,100,000
2019
$1,380 (+4.3%)
$31,361 + $42,557
$73,918
2018
$1,323 (+3.9%)
$30,747 + $41,723
$72,470
2017
$1,273 (+4.2%)
$29,554 + $40,103
$69,657
2016
$1,221 (+4.1%)
$29,554 + $40,103
$69,657
2015
$1,173 (+3.4%)
$28,975 + $39,317
$68,292
2014
$1,134 (+3.8%)
$27,981 + $37,969
$65,950
2013
$1,093 (+5.3%)
$27,981 + $37,969
$65,950
2012
$1,038 (+3.9%)
$27,855 + $37,798
$65,653
2011
$999 (+3.9%)
$27,309 + $37,057
$64,366
2010
$961
$26,774 + $36,331
$63,105
2009
$961 (+1.1%)
$26,574 + $36,060
$62,634
2008
$951
$26,638 + $36,146
$62,784
Tax history for 1881 Castle Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,145 (+1.4%)
$883,263 + $331,223
$1,214,486
2024
$13,951 (+2.4%)
$865,945 + $324,729
$1,190,674
2023
$13,619 (+2.3%)
$848,966 + $318,362
$1,167,328
2022
$13,318 (+2.8%)
$832,320 + $312,120
$1,144,440
2021
$12,957 (+600.6%)
$816,000 + $306,000
$1,122,000
2020
$1,849 (+34.0%)
$800,000 + $300,000
$1,100,000
2019
$1,380 (+4.3%)
$31,361 + $42,557
$73,918
2018
$1,323 (+3.9%)
$30,747 + $41,723
$72,470
2017
$1,273 (+4.2%)
$29,554 + $40,103
$69,657
2016
$1,221 (+4.1%)
$29,554 + $40,103
$69,657
2015
$1,173 (+3.4%)
$28,975 + $39,317
$68,292
2014
$1,134 (+3.8%)
$27,981 + $37,969
$65,950
2013
$1,093 (+5.3%)
$27,981 + $37,969
$65,950
2012
$1,038 (+3.9%)
$27,855 + $37,798
$65,653
2011
$999 (+3.9%)
$27,309 + $37,057
$64,366
2010
$961
$26,774 + $36,331
$63,105
2009
$961 (+1.1%)
$26,574 + $36,060
$62,634
2008
$951
$26,638 + $36,146
$62,784
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,527
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1880800030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Sep 21, 2020 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install a seismic gas shut-off valve.
Gas
Plumbing
May 8, 2013 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Remove and replace the furnace in a residential building.
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.