156 Lancaster Rd

1,593 Sq. Ft.
$738 / Sq. Ft.
1,593
Sq. Ft.
$738
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Lancaster Castle! This rustic cottage in the heart of Walnut Creek, adjacent to the Tice Valley and Park Mead neighborhoods, offers an incredible opportunity to make this home your own. Step into this unique floor plan showcasing vaulted Redwood ceilings, a vintage kitchen, and a wall of windows overlooking the spacious backyard. The home features 3+ bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with another bathroom plumbed for your finishing touches. This home offers the new homeowner the opportunity to...Welcome to Lancaster Castle! This rustic cottage in the heart of Walnut Creek, adjacent to the Tice Valley and Park Mead neighborhoods, offers an incredible opportunity to make this home your own. Step into this unique floor plan showcasing vaulted Redwood ceilings, a vintage kitchen, and a wall of windows overlooking the spacious backyard. The home features 3+ bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with another bathroom plumbed for your finishing touches. This home offers the new homeowner the opportunity to remodel, update or expand. Situated on almost a third of an acre, this level lot offers endless possibilities for renovation or potential ADU development. Just a short distance to top rated Walnut Creek Schools, downtown shops and restaurants, BART, and freeway access. Bring your vision!
  1. Listed by Nicole Tamayo • DRE #01328956 • Vanguard Properties

Property Details for 156 Lancaster Road

City
WALNUT CREEK
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
PARKMEAD AREA
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING CLOSED: 10/27/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 156 Lancaster Road

StatusSold
MLS #41114358
Days on Compass6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Vanguard Properties, Nicole Tamayo, DRE #01328956

Sold By Brightwork Realty Advocates, Ben Olsen, DRE #01409268

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Building Information for 156 Lancaster Road

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,197 SF

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Property Information for 156 Lancaster Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone (Marble, Slate etc.
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Baths Other
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 12197
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12197.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1593
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Fenced, Front Yard, Front Porch
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Acres: 0.28
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850
  • Directions to Property: Castle Hill Rd. to Lancaster Rd.
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 184-392-023-0
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 156 Lancaster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41114358

$1,175,000
Oct 27, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41114358

$1,175,000
Oct 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917019338

$1,175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2025

Sold

EBRD #41114358

$1,175,000
10/27/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41114358

$1,175,000
10/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917019338

$1,175,000

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Public Records for 156 Lancaster Road

Taxable ValueLand$900,000Additions$275,000Total$1,175,000
Tax Record2025$1,521 ($127 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,593 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,593 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,196 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1945ZoningR10CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN184-392-023

Schools near 156 Lancaster Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High 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
Parkmead Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Las Lomas High School
Public9 to 12

Tice Creek 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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Listing Courtesy of Vanguard Properties, Nicole Tamayo, DRE #01328956

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