4 beds3,131 sqft$575/sqft
279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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Description

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....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.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/20/2026 10:25 PM

  1. Listed by Dale Corpus • DRE #01305153 • EXP Realty of California, Inc • dale@keytothebay.com

Property Details for 279 Castle Hill Ranch Road

MLS #
41141179
Days on Compass
44
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1988
Lot Size
0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
City
WALNUT CREEK
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
TICE VALLEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Rustic
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Off Street
View
Hills, Trees/Woods

Location

Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty of California, Inc, Dale Corpus, DRE #01305153
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Building Information for 279 Castle Hill Ranch Road

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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Property Information for 279 Castle Hill Ranch Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone (Marble, Slate etc.
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Au Pair
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Office, Guest Quarters
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Double Vanity
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Gas Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Creek Front, Secluded, Up Slope, Dead End, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 21780
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3131
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, No Steps to Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Acres: 0.5
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Tice Valley to Castle Hill Ranch Road
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 188-170-034-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 279 Castle Hill Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41141179

$1,799,000
Aug 20, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #41141179

$1,799,000
Aug 19, 2026

Price Change

CRMLS #41141179

$1,799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41141179

$1,799,000
08/20/2026

Price Change

EBRD #41141179

$1,799,000
08/19/2026

Price Change

CRMLS #41141179

$1,799,000

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

Public Records for 279 Castle Hill Ranch Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,273,449Additions$716,315Total$1,989,764
Tax Record2025$22,561 ($1,880 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,131 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,131 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN188-170-034

Schools near 279 Castle Hill Ranch 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Murwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Las Lomas High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

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279 Castle Hill Ranch Road is a single family home for sale in Walnut Creek, CA 94595. This property was listed for sale on July 10, 2026 by EXP Realty of California, Inc, it's currently listed at $1,799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 44 days and was last sold on October 21, 2022. This listing's school districts are Walnut Creek Elementary School District, Acalanes Union High School District. Nearby schools include Murwood Elementary School, Walnut Creek Intermediate School and Las Lomas High School. 279 Castle Hill Ranch Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,131 sqft single family home built in 1988.

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