Contra Costa County property record for 1620 Arkell Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Aug 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-100-032-5 |
| Primary APN | 145-100-032-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Lot Area | 12,350 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1620 ARKELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-1209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4191 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 4191 |
| Legal Tract | 4191 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 338201 |
1620 Arkell Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1620 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Gift Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000086835 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1620 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1209 |
| Document Number | 0000086834 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202686834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 1620 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1209 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1620 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1209 |
| Document Number | 0000086835 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202686835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1620 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1209 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1620 ARKELL RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000035794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-035794 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 7, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1620 Arkell Rd was $2,188 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 | $127,408 (+2%) Land $53,127 Building $74,281 | |
| 2025 | $2,188.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,911 Land $52,086 Building $72,825 |
| 2023 | $2,081.00 (+0.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,063 Land $50,064 Building $69,999 |
| 2022 | $2,061.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1620 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 1620 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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