1520 Arkell Rd

1,679 Sq. Ft.
$864 / Sq. Ft.
1,679
Sq. Ft.
$864
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in desirable Carriage Square, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath single family home sits on a generous quarter-acre lot and offers potential for an ADU. The property features a maintenance-free rock garden in front, a spacious two-car garage, and a resort-style backyard with pool, hot tub, mature redwood and palm trees, and a lemon tree for fresh backyard lemonade. "Location, Location, Location" confirms the increasing value. 2 blocks away is De La Salle & Carondelet High Schools,...Located in desirable Carriage Square, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath single family home sits on a generous quarter-acre lot and offers potential for an ADU. The property features a maintenance-free rock garden in front, a spacious two-car garage, and a resort-style backyard with pool, hot tub, mature redwood and palm trees, and a lemon tree for fresh backyard lemonade. "Location, Location, Location" confirms the increasing value. 2 blocks away is De La Salle & Carondelet High Schools, CVS, Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and access to the Iron Horse Trail. Step down flooring is common in this neighborhood. This risk and trip hazard has been removed throughout the home. Restoration of the original red oak flooring was done in all 4 bedrooms, blended with new red oak in the family room. The Master bath newly renovated, contains a 72in Kohler soaking tub. Newer windows though the entire home. There are 2 larger Closets in the Main bedroom and bathroom. Both full size bathrooms feature Kohler vanities with double sinks, 48in mirrors with defrost feature. one modern touchless toilet with a remote, a bidet and heated seat. (brushed Nickel fixtures in 2nd bath sinks) The fireplace adds comfort to the living room, along with new black slate tile around the base.
  1. Listed by Edmond Yau • DRE #01258615 • Brokerage DRE #01258615 • Edmond C. Yau, Broker • 408-623-9219

Property Details for 1520 Arkell Road

MLS City Name
WALNUT CREEK
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Cross Street
Treat Blvd
LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2026 09:02 PM

Property Details for 1520 Arkell Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML82033283
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1963
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,000 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Edmond C. Yau, Broker, Edmond Yau, DRE #01258615
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Building Information for 1520 Arkell Road

Stories1Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,871 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,067

Property Taxes

$804

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1520 Arkell Road

Features
Room Information
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Built-in BBQ Grill, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Living SqFt: 1679
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Walnut Creek
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 1520
  • Street Name: Arkell
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 4900
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1679
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 63
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R-10
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Directions: Treat Blvd to Arkell Road
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 145-141-025-0
  • County Name: Contra Costa
  • City Name: WALNUT CREEK
  • City Postal ID: 169
  • Postal Code: 94598
  • Elementary School District: 1630
  • High School District Text: Mt. Diablo Unified
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation: Reinforced Concrete
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 1520 Arkell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82033283

$1,450,000
Jan 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82033283

$1,450,000
Mar 5, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41082299

$1,200,000
Mar 5, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41082299

$1,200,000
Mar 5, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41082299

$1,200,000
Feb 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552431370

$1,200,000

+5.3% / yr

Feb 10, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41082299

Feb 10, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41082299

Feb 9, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41082299

Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41082299

$1,280,000
Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41082299

$1,280,000
Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41082299

$1,280,000
Feb 15, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40601077

$645,000
Feb 15, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #CC40601077

$645,000
Feb 11, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #347521946

$645,000

+9.9% / yr

Jan 31, 2013

Pending

MLSListings #CC40601077

Jan 31, 2013

Pending

EBRD #40601077

Jan 20, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40601077

$600,000
Jan 20, 2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40601077

$600,000
Nov 1, 2010

Sold

MLSListings #CC40478119

$519,000
Nov 1, 2010

Sold

EBRD #40478119

$519,000
Oct 25, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #298170348

$519,000
Sep 23, 2010

Pending

EBRD #40478119

Sep 23, 2010

Pending

MLSListings #CC40478119

Jul 21, 2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40478119

$625,000
Jul 21, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40478119

$625,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82033283

$1,450,000
01/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82033283

$1,450,000
03/05/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41082299

$1,200,000
03/05/2025

Sold

EBRD #41082299

$1,200,000
03/05/2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41082299

$1,200,000
02/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552431370

$1,200,000

+5.3% / yr

02/10/2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41082299

02/10/2025

Pending

EBRD #41082299

02/09/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41082299

01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41082299

$1,280,000
01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41082299

$1,280,000
01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41082299

$1,280,000
02/15/2013

Sold

EBRD #40601077

$645,000
02/15/2013

Sold

MLSListings #CC40601077

$645,000
02/11/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #347521946

$645,000

+9.9% / yr

01/31/2013

Pending

MLSListings #CC40601077

01/31/2013

Pending

EBRD #40601077

01/20/2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40601077

$600,000
01/20/2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40601077

$600,000
11/01/2010

Sold

MLSListings #CC40478119

$519,000
11/01/2010

Sold

EBRD #40478119

$519,000
10/25/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #298170348

$519,000
09/23/2010

Pending

EBRD #40478119

09/23/2010

Pending

MLSListings #CC40478119

07/21/2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40478119

$625,000
07/21/2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40478119

$625,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1520 Arkell Road

Taxable ValueLand$554,138Additions$240,121Total$794,259
Tax Record2025$9,653 ($804 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,679 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,679 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1973ZoningR10CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN145-141-025-0

Schools near 1520 Arkell Road

This home is within Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bancroft Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Grove Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ygnacio Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Sunrise (Special Education) School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1520 Arkell Road is a single family home for sale in Walnut Creek, CA 94598. This property was listed for sale on January 30, 2026 by Edmond C. Yau, Broker, it's currently listed at $1,450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on March 5, 2025. This listing's school district is Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Nearby schools include Bancroft Elementary School, Oak Grove Middle School and Ygnacio Valley High School. 1520 Arkell Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,679 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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Listing Courtesy of Edmond C. Yau, Broker, Edmond Yau, DRE #01258615

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