Contra Costa County property record for 1540 Arkell Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,899 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $642,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $10,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-141-017-7 |
| Primary APN | 145-141-017-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,899 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,171 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 16,800 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1540 ARKELL RD |
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| 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 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 3005 |
| Legal Tract | 3005 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 338201 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004257032 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000254176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1540 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1207 |
| Document Number | 0000095188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-095188 |
| Name | SHEHAB AMIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 731 CRESTON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $874,480 (+2%) Land $568,707 Building $305,773 | |
| 2025 | $10,348.00 (+4.05%) | $857,334 (+4.04%) Land $557,556 Building $299,778 |
| 2023 | $9,945.00 (+0.87%) | $824,044 Land $535,906 Building $288,138 |
| 2022 | $9,859.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 406 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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