NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1226 Arkell Rd Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Shadelands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,247,000 - $1,344,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,831 Sq Ft
$703/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 13, 2020

Last sale price $1,030,000 $563 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,380/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bancroft Elementary School Rated A-
  • Atrium Room
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2020

Find the perfect combination of gracious living and location in this wonderful one-story home located in Walnut Creek's sought-after Carriage Square neighborhood. Situated on a flat quarter-acre lot with private well for irrigation, perfect for the gardener on anyone just looking to save on their water bills! This turnkey home features real oak hardwood floors, tasteful upgrades, a desirable floor-plan, and convenient location. Large entry opens to an atrium which flows beautifully to the backyard. Updated kitchen with white shaker-style cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances opens to family room with included entertainment center. Living room features hardwood floors and fireplace and opens to the dining area. Updated master bath offers jetted tub and dual-sink furniture-grade vanity. This beautiful home invites you to settle in while enjoying nearby parks, restaurants, shopping, and the best recreation in the area. Https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=5qfE2DtwdRZ&brand=0

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Dye

Heritage Properties License #00897803 Listed on: 10/09/2020

Co-Listed By

Kin Blumenfeld

Heritage Properties License #01935377

Last Buyer's Agent

Sankalan Sarkar

Redfin License #01913766

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 9,975 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Atrium Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Carriage Square Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1451420135

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,231

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22899
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SDYE01
  • Subdivision Name: CARRIAGE SQUARE
  • Directions: Treat Blvd to Arkell Road (South)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Atrium, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Curb(s), Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Pool Site, Street Light(s)
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Cats OK, Dogs OK

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9975
  • Parcel Number: 1451420135
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 4, 2020
Sold by
Upshaw Robert and Upshaw Pauline F
Bought by
Singh Animesh and Ghosh Madhuri
Seller's Agent
James Dye
Heritage Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sankalan Sarkar
Redfin
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
5.64%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,287,539

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$257,539
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$824,000
Outstanding Balance
$734,669
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$552,870

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2014
Sold by
Upshaw Robert and Upshaw Polly
Bought by
Upshaw Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2014
Sold by
Brandt Greggory C and Brandt Victoria A
Bought by
Upshaw Robert and Upshaw Polly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1998
Sold by
Singer Mark C and Singer Llora T
Bought by
Brandt Gregory C and Brandt Victoria A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,400
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1994
Sold by
Stewart Bryan and Stewart Byran
Bought by
Singer Mark C and Singer Llora T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
8.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Singh Animesh $1,030,000 Chicago Title Company
Upshaw Family Trust -- None Available
Upshaw Robert $750,000 First American Title Company
Brandt Gregory C $306,000 American Title Co
Singer Mark C $267,000 First Amer Title Guaranty Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Singh Animesh $824,000
Previous Owner Brandt Greggory C $305,000
Previous Owner Brandt Greggory C $250,000
Previous Owner Brandt Gregory C $275,400
Previous Owner Singer Mark C $203,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,030,000 -- --
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Sold $1,030,000 +5.6% $563 / Sq Ft
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2020 10/09/20 For Sale $975,000 -- $532 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,231 $1,093,043 $742,845 $350,198
2023 $14,231 $1,071,612 $728,280 $343,332
2022 $14,121 $1,050,600 $714,000 $336,600
2021 $13,846 $1,030,000 $700,000 $330,000
2019 $11,524 $824,184 $549,457 $274,727
2018 $11,164 $808,025 $538,684 $269,341
2017 $10,859 $792,182 $528,122 $264,060
2016 $10,640 $776,650 $517,767 $258,883
2015 $10,580 $764,985 $509,990 $254,995
2014 $5,141 $413,931 $201,891 $212,040
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Dye

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    James Dye

    Heritage Properties

    (925) 784-1650

    1 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    James Dye
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  • Kin Blumenfeld

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kin Blumenfeld

    Heritage Properties

    (925) 337-2730

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Kin Blumenfeld
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  • Sankalan Sarkar

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sankalan Sarkar

    Redfin

    (510) 551-4931

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40924651

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 145-142-013-5

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94598 Shadelands

1226 Arkell Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 1226 Arkell Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 since 09 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,287,539, approximately $703 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 1226 Arkell Rd is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Bancroft Elementary School, Oak Grove Middle School, and Ygnacio Valley High School.

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