About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd in Walnut Creek, CA is listed for $1,699,000 ($543 per sqft). Built in 1988, the home offers 3,131 sqft of living space on a 0.50 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1988
  • 0.50 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace
  • Waterfront

Property Details

3 stories
3 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1988

Amenities

FireplaceWaterfrontViewHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

A distinctive Tice Valley retreat offering over 3,100 sq. ft. of living space on a private half-acre setting now offered under $1.7M. Experience the feeling of a Tahoe mountain retreat without leaving Walnut Creek. Nestled among majestic oak trees along a private, tree-lined road, this exceptional South Walnut Creek home combines space, privacy, character, and everyday convenience.

Inside, approximately 3,131 sq. ft. of light-filled living space features soaring A-frame ceilings, dramatic wood beams, expansive windows, and warm natural finishes that create an inviting treehouse-like atmosphere. The flexible floor plan includes four bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms, including a street-level bedroom and a spacious private primary suite with an updated bathroom and generous walk-in closet.

The updated center-island kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, breakfast bar seating, and opens to the family room and expansive rear deck. Multiple decks and outdoor living spaces provide plenty of opportunities to entertain, relax, and enjoy the surrounding wooded and hillside setting.

Set on approximately half an acre (21,780 sq. ft.), the property offers a combination of space and privacy that's increasingly difficult to find this close to downtown Walnut Creek. Enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings while remaining just minutes from downtown, Broadway Plaza, BART, parks, hiking trails, shopping, dining, and convenient freeway access. For buyers looking for more space, privacy, and character than a typical suburban home, 279 Castle Hill Ranch Road offers a truly unique opportunity in Tice Valley.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$9,087/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,229
Interest$7,362
Insurance$496

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd

Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Tice Valley

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Au PairDining AreaFamily RoomFormal Dining RoomOfficeBreakfast BarPantryUpdated KitchenCentral Vacuum

Exterior Features

GardenBack YardFront YardGarden/PlayLandscape Back

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Wood Siding

Views

Hills

Parking

OpenOff Street

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherGas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorGas Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd is listed at $1,699,000 ($543/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $9,087 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1988, 0.50 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: Au Pair, Dining Area, Family Room. Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard.

This property is listed by Dale Corpus and can be reached at 9253801657.

DC

Dale Corpus

Agent at eXp Realty of California Inc.

(925) 380-1657

Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc. · Broker phone: (925) 575-7605 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 41141179· Source: Bay East· 92 days on PropertySimple

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279 Castle Hill Ranch Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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