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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,390,000
MLS #:
ML82036772
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Mar 2, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,679
Lot Size:
10,000 sqft / 0.23 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1963
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Schools
School District:
Other
Interior
Appliances
DW, RF, BBQ
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
WOOD
Heating
FA
Laundry Features
IG, DINC, WINC
Exterior
Parking Spots
2
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1520 Arkell RD Walnut Creek CA
- CityWalnut Creek
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94598
Subdivisions in Walnut Creek
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Walnut Creek as of Mar 13, 2026
14
Single Family Listed
34
Avg DOM
305
Avg $ / SqFt
$505,450
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1520 Arkell RD Walnut Creek CA is a Single Family for sale in Walnut Creek, CA, 94598. It is listed for $1,390,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,679 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1963. The current price per square foot is $828. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Walnut Creek is $305. The average listing price for Single Family in Walnut Creek is $505,450.
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