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$1,799,000

Est. $11,643/mo —

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3,131

sq ft

279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

About this home

Experience a home with the feeling of a Tahoe mountain retreat without leaving Walnut Creek. Nestled among majestic oak trees at the end of a private, tree-lined road, this exceptional South Walnut Creek home offers a rare blend of peaceful country living and everyday convenience. Set on a beautiful half-acre (21,780 sq. ft.) lot in the highly desirable Tice Valley area, the property offers exceptional privacy, beautiful wooded and hillside views, and a setting unlike anything else in the neighborhood. Inside, the approximately 3,131-square-foot home is filled with natural light and features soaring A-frame ceilings, dramatic wood beams, expansive windows, and warm natural finishes that create an inviting treehouse-like atmosphere. The flexible floor plan includes four bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms, including a convenient first-floor bedroom and a spacious private primary suite with an updated bathroom and generous walk-in closet. The updated center-island kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, breakfast bar seating, and opens seamlessly to the family room and expansive rear deck, creating an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Multiple decks and outdoor living spaces invite you to relax among the trees while enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. The expansive half-acre property offers space, privacy, and flexibility, making it ideal for those seeking room to grow, entertain, or simply enjoy nature. While the setting feels like a private escape, you're just minutes from downtown Walnut Creek, Broadway Plaza, top-rated Walnut Creek schools, parks, hiking trails, dining, shopping, BART, and convenient freeway access. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, a home designed for entertaining, or simply a setting unlike anything else in Walnut Creek, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Tice Valley's most distinctive properties - offering the perfect balance of serenity, character, and everyday convenience.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$575Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dale Corpus •DRE #01305153 • EXP Realty of California, Inc

Contact: dale@keytothebay.com

Listing updated: Sep 4, 2026 at 01:30pm

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41141179

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$11,643 per month

Principal and interest$9,455

Property taxes

$1,874

HOA dues

Home insurance

$315

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Murwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Walnut Creek Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

9/10

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Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Tice

Valley

Tice Valley, located between Rossmoor and Walnut Creek, is a semi-rural and residential Castle Hill neighborhood with rolling hills and equestrian pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Tice Valley Boulevard near the I-680 overpass, where trailheads, ranch-style driveways, and a low-key roadside rhythm set the tone. Ranch homes and mid-century properties sit behind oaks, with open-space views shaping daily routines. The Iron Horse Regional Trail and nearby Las Trampas ridgelines frame a walk-and-ride lifestyle. Community touchstones include Heather Farm Park, the Lesher Center for the Arts, and the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery. Shopping and dining cluster in Walnut Creek’s downtown grid, while the valley itself stays quiet and green.

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Offer insights

279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd · $1,799,000

Strong offer

$1.78M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.78M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Au pair / guest quarters
Formal dining room
Dining area
Family room
Office
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Updated kitchen
Central vacuum

Bedrooms
Bedrooms located on upper and street levels (combination includes 1 and 2-bedroom layouts / au pair suite noted)

Bathrooms
Four bathrooms total — three full, one partial
Primary bathroom with stall shower, tub, double vanity, tile and updated finishes
Other baths with shower-over-tub and tile

Kitchen
Updated kitchen with stone counters
Gas range / cooktop
Built-in microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Pantry
Breakfast bar

Laundry & utility
Laundry hookups only

Flooring
Hardwood flooring

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Gas water heater

Sale and tax history for 279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41141179

Aug 20, 2026

Price Changed

$1,799,000

$575/sq ft

Jul 10, 2026

Listed

$1,875,000

$599/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41004617

Oct 21, 2022

Sold

$1,875,000

$599/sq ft

Oct 3, 2022

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2022

Price Changed

$1,985,000

$634/sq ft

Aug 8, 2022

Listed

$2,085,000

$666/sq ft

+21

Located In the popular Tice Valley area of south Walnut Creek is this enchanting natural cedar wood home built amongst the majestic oak trees. The interior is a balance of natural wood finishes, wood beams, wooded views, dual pane wood clad windows, decorator touches and a floor plan with multi-generational possibilities. The home is approximately 3131 sq ft including 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with a large private En-suite, updated bath plus a spacious walk-in closet. Updated center island design kitchen, granite counters, stainless appliances, gas cook top, breakfast bar which open to a great room with a large inviting deck area and spa beyond, perfect for entertainment. This enchanting home is located near the end of a private, tree lined country road yet just 2 miles to downtown Walnut Creek. Easy access to freeways, grocery shopping, parks, trails and public transportation. Excellent Walnut Creek schools.

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10245621

Jan 30, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Dec 2, 1997

Sold

$545,000

$174/sq ft

Oct 6, 1997

Listed

$569,000

$182/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27245621

Jan 30, 1998

Sold

$545,000

$174/sq ft

Dec 2, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 1997

Listed

$569,000

$182/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 3, 1990

Sold

$555,000

$177/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,561 (+1.3%)

$1,273,449 + $716,315

$1,989,764

2024

$22,262 (+2.4%)

$1,248,480 + $702,270

$1,950,750

2023

$21,735 (+116.3%)

$1,224,000 + $688,500

$1,912,500

2022

$10,049 (−41.7%)

$1,200,000 + $675,000

$1,875,000

2021

$17,244 (+0.6%)

$315,970 + $504,057

$820,027

2020

$17,136 (+0.5%)

$309,775 + $494,174

$803,949

2019

$17,045 (+1.7%)

$306,599 + $489,107

$795,706

2018

$16,766 (+81.8%)

$300,588 + $479,517

$780,105

2017

$9,222 (+2.3%)

$288,917 + $460,898

$749,815

2016

$9,014 (+2.5%)

$288,917 + $460,898

$749,815

2015

$8,790 (+1.4%)

$283,252 + $451,861

$735,113

2014

$8,671 (+1.5%)

$273,533 + $436,356

$709,889

2013

$8,546 (+3.3%)

$273,533 + $436,356

$709,889

2012

$8,274 (+1.7%)

$272,297 + $434,384

$706,681

2011

$8,140 (+1.5%)

$266,958 + $425,867

$692,825

2010

$8,021 (+1.6%)

$261,724 + $417,517

$679,241

2009

$7,893 (+1.7%)

$259,768 + $414,397

$674,165

2008

$7,763

$260,386 + $415,382

$675,768

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,131

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,131

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

1881700346

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Jan 23, 2025 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Tear off the existing roof and install a new cool roof with composition shingles.

Roofing

Feb 9, 2024 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Replace a window with a retrofit window.

Remodel

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.

Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 69-77% 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

Walnut Creek, CA • 94595

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

56/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

5.8 hrs

3.7 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd

$1,775,597

$23K under list price of $1.80M

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12 years newer
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
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larger lot
10 years newer
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
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5 beds2.5 baths3,430 sq ft
154 Crest Ave, Alamo, CA 94507
$81/sq ft

Rental earnings

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