Contra Costa County property record for 1520 Arkell Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,679 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,653 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-141-025 |
| Primary APN | 145-141-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,679 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,679 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1520 ARKELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-1207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3005 POR 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 3005 |
| Legal Tract | 3005 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 338201 |
1520 Arkell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202520180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1520 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1207 |
| Document Number | 0000144697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 144697 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1200 ALTMORE AVE # 2-300, SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Arkell Rd was $9,653 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Walnut Creek City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,224,000 (+54.11%) Land $867,000 Building $357,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,653.00 | $794,259 Land $554,138 Building $240,121 |
| 2023 | $9,275.00 (+0.87%) | $763,419 Land $532,621 Building $230,798 |
| 2022 | $9,195.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1520 Arkell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1520 Arkell Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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