Contra Costa County property record for 1601 Arkell Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,370 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $15,816 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-162-049-4 |
| Primary APN | 145-162-049-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,908 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,370 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,800 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 538 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1601 ARKELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-1208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 35 PG 36 PCL A |
| Legal Tract | 35PM36 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 338201 |
1601 Arkell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit UNCLE CU |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SERVICELINK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020284778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000100382 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1601 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Document Number | 0000134972 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-134972 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DAYTON, OH 45401 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Aug 13, 2062 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1601 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Document Number | 0000284778 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-284778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Document Number | 0000284779 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-284779 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1601 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Document Number | 0000100382 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 100382 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1601 ARKELL RD WALNUT CREEK CA 945981208, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Document Number | 100383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 100383 |
| Name | UNCLE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1601 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
| Document Number | 0000100384 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 100384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1601 ARKELL RD WALNUT CREEK CA 945981208, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1208 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 Arkell Rd was $15,816.
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 | $1,380,098 (+2%) Land $772,855 Building $607,243 | |
| 2025 | $15,816.00 | $1,353,038 Land $757,701 Building $595,337 |
| 2023 | $15,212.00 (-0.8%) | $1,300,500 Land $728,280 Building $572,220 |
| 2022 | $15,335.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1601 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.
The area around 1601 Arkell Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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