186 Arlene Dr

Welcome to 186 Arlene Drive, nestled in Walnut Creek's treasured Parkmead neighborhood — where community, character and location are second to none. This is not just a home, it's a lifestyle. Sitting on a charming U-shaped street that is flat, walkable and bursting with neighborhood spirit, this beautifully updated ranch home truly embodies the best of California living. With over $200K in recent improvements — including a fully updated kitchen, brand new light oak engineered hardwood floors, all new light fixtures, new appliances and a new HVAC system — nothing left to do but move in and enjoy! The flexible floor plan offers three bedrooms and a bath on one side and a private fourth bedroom with bath on the other, perfect for guests, a home office or multigenerational living. The breathtaking backyard features a sparkling in-ground pool, lush level lawns and a wooden pergola ideal for year-round entertaining. Walk to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Broadway Plaza, movie theaters and Walnut Creek's best dining. Three top-rated schools — Parkmead Elementary, Tice Creek and Las Lomas High, are all within the neighborhood. And the community? Neighbors gather for an annual block party, chili cook-off and neighborhood garage sale. Arlene Drive is legendary for its Halloween celebrations so don't be surprised when over 300 trick-or-treaters come knocking! This is the community people wait years to get into.

Current Status

Active - Coming Soon

Original Price

$1,743,000

List Price

$1,743,000

On Market Date

Jun 9, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Parkmead

Zip Code

94595

MLS ID

41137626

APN

1842440040

Year Built

1949

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

4

Bath

2

Parking

2

Attached, Int Access From Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

1,891

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

10,944.0

Lot Acres

0.25 Acres

Pool Info

In Ground

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

Central Air

Disclosures

None

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Tile, Engineered Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air, Fireplace(s)

Laundry

Laundry Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Main Level

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Ranch

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Stall Shower

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles, Other, See Remarks

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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