Welcome to Lancaster Castle! This rustic cottage in the heart of Walnut Creek, adjacent to the Tice Valley and Park Mead neighborhoods, offers an incredible opportunity to make this home your own. Step into this unique floor plan showcasing vaulted Redwood ceilings, a vintage kitchen, and a wall of windows overlooking the spacious backyard. The home features 3+ bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with another bathroom plumbed for your finishing touches. This home offers the new homeowner the opportunity to remodel, update or expand. Situated on almost a third of an acre, this level lot offers endless possibilities for renovation or potential ADU development. Just a short distance to top rated Walnut Creek Schools, downtown shops and restaurants, BART, and freeway access. Bring your vision!
Sold for $1,175,000 on 10/27/25
$1,175,000
156 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
3beds
1,593sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.28 Acres Lot
$1,168,800 Zestimate®
$738/sqft
$4,032 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,168,800
$1.05M - $1.30M
$4,032/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 29, 2025 at 03:05am
Listed by:
Nicole Tamayo DRE #01328956 510-282-9748,
Vanguard Properties
Bought with:
Ben Olsen, DRE #01409268
Brightwork Realty Advocates
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41114358
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Range/Oven Free Standing
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,593
- Total interior livable area: 1,593 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1843920230
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $1,175,000+18.1%$738/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114358 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$625/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114358 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000$625/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114358 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,521 +2.7% | $71,030 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,482 +3.2% | $69,638 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,436 +1.7% | $68,273 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94595
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Parkmead Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,168,800
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Estimated market value
$1,168,800