Upscale country living home nestled in the heart of Northgate's equestrian community. This 1.1 acre estate is feature-packed with craftsmanship and amenities only found in the highest quality of homes. Open concept living room, dining room and kitchen with vaulted ceilings waiting to entertain your large gatherings of friends/family. Spectacular Mt. Diablo views from within and outside on the expansive rear patio quintessential for dining, relaxation while soaking up the sun, and stargazing at night. Rare unincorporated A-2 zoning makes this parcel horse and farm animal friendly with plenty of space for your rural lifestyle in beautiful natural surroundings. The charming carriage house is a perfect space for home arts and crafts, an office, or workshop. And the unique "cave" is ideal for wine storage. Close to top rated K-12 schools, Castle Rock Park and Shell Ridge. You won't find a better opportunity to realize your country dreams by proudly calling this fabulous property your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$964Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Hoag•DRE #01487192• Premier Realty Associates
Bought with Jason Phuong Pham•DRE #01882266• Intero Real Estate Services
Unique property in a remote part of Walnut Creek. Great view, acreage, and planty of open space. The "man cave" under the home appears to be an actual bomb shelter.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Cody Speer
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 888 Castle Rock Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40876121
Oct 15, 2019
Sold
$1,550,000
$654/sq ft
Sep 11, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 27, 2019
Listed
$1,699,000
$717/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40870173
Jul 19, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2019
Relisted
—
Jun 27, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 14, 2019
Listed
*
SDMLS #190032670
Jul 22, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2019
Listed
$1,849,000
$780/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40774855
Oct 2, 2017
Sold
$1,170,000
$494/sq ft
Aug 28, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 24, 2017
Price Changed
$1,199,000
$506/sq ft
Jun 17, 2017
Relisted
—
May 2, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 27, 2017
Listed
$1,225,000
$517/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40747973
Nov 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2016
Relisted
—
Nov 10, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 24, 2016
Relisted
—
Oct 9, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 16, 2016
Price Changed
*
Jul 21, 2016
Price Changed
*
Jul 7, 2016
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11131218
May 20, 2002
Sold
$770,000
$325/sq ft
Mar 22, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2002
Listed
$795,000
$336/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 4, 1994
Sold
$310,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,784 (+2.3%)
$1,195,833 + $533,217
$1,729,050
2024
$18,367 (+1.5%)
$1,172,386 + $522,762
$1,695,148
2023
$18,098 (+0.9%)
$1,149,399 + $512,512
$1,661,911
2022
$17,942 (+2.1%)
$1,126,862 + $502,463
$1,629,325
2021
$17,569 (+0.4%)
$1,104,767 + $492,611
$1,597,378
2020
$17,498 (+28.0%)
$1,083,105 + $482,952
$1,566,057
2019
$13,670 (+3.6%)
$1,072,000 + $478,000
$1,550,000
2018
$13,191 (+19.1%)
$732,360 + $461,040
$1,193,400
2017
$11,073 (+2.2%)
$655,537 + $341,487
$997,024
2016
$10,833 (+0.3%)
$655,537 + $341,487
$997,024
2015
$10,797 (+1.0%)
$642,684 + $334,792
$977,476
2014
$10,691 (+2.3%)
$620,631 + $323,305
$943,936
2013
$10,452 (+1.7%)
$620,631 + $323,305
$943,936
2012
$10,273 (+3.6%)
$617,827 + $321,844
$939,671
2011
$9,912 (+0.9%)
$605,713 + $315,534
$921,247
2010
$9,819 (+0.4%)
$593,837 + $309,348
$903,185
2009
$9,785 (+2.7%)
$589,399 + $307,037
$896,436
2008
$9,527
$590,800 + $307,767
$898,567
Tax history for 888 Castle Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,784 (+2.3%)
$1,195,833 + $533,217
$1,729,050
2024
$18,367 (+1.5%)
$1,172,386 + $522,762
$1,695,148
2023
$18,098 (+0.9%)
$1,149,399 + $512,512
$1,661,911
2022
$17,942 (+2.1%)
$1,126,862 + $502,463
$1,629,325
2021
$17,569 (+0.4%)
$1,104,767 + $492,611
$1,597,378
2020
$17,498 (+28.0%)
$1,083,105 + $482,952
$1,566,057
2019
$13,670 (+3.6%)
$1,072,000 + $478,000
$1,550,000
2018
$13,191 (+19.1%)
$732,360 + $461,040
$1,193,400
2017
$11,073 (+2.2%)
$655,537 + $341,487
$997,024
2016
$10,833 (+0.3%)
$655,537 + $341,487
$997,024
2015
$10,797 (+1.0%)
$642,684 + $334,792
$977,476
2014
$10,691 (+2.3%)
$620,631 + $323,305
$943,936
2013
$10,452 (+1.7%)
$620,631 + $323,305
$943,936
2012
$10,273 (+3.6%)
$617,827 + $321,844
$939,671
2011
$9,912 (+0.9%)
$605,713 + $315,534
$921,247
2010
$9,819 (+0.4%)
$593,837 + $309,348
$903,185
2009
$9,785 (+2.7%)
$589,399 + $307,037
$896,436
2008
$9,527
$590,800 + $307,767
$898,567
*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
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.09 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,369
Year built
1962
Style
Vacant Land
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1382400032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
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.