1540 Encanto Place Walnut Creek CA 94597 | MLS #41149644
Welcome to 1540 Encanto Place, a single-level 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home with mid-century character, set near the end of a cul-de-sac in Walnut Creek’s Palos Verdes neighborhood. Positioned on an approximately 10,350-square-foot lot, the home offers abundant natural light, sweeping East Bay views, multiple outdoor living areas, and an easy single-story layout. Step through the French-door entry beneath a vaulted ceiling with a large skylight and exposed wood beam. A long sightline draws your eye through the home toward the distant hills, while new flooring and generous windows create a bright, welcoming feel. The living room features recessed lighting, fireplace, double-pane windows, and broad sliding glass doors opening to the rear view deck. The adjoining dining room shares the scenic backdrop, with large windows capturing views toward Mount Diablo. The kitchen includes extensive wood cabinetry, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, pantry storage, and peninsula seating. French doors provide direct access to the backyard, creating an easy indoor-outdoor connection. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms complete the practical single-level floor plan. The front-facing primary bedroom offers a generous closet and good natural light, while the secondary bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or creative space. Longtime pride of ownership is evident throughout, with the sellers having thoughtfully maintained and updated the home over the years. Outside, the approximately quarter-acre setting offers multiple places to relax, entertain, garden, and enjoy the views. Deck and patio areas create distinct outdoor living zones, while a largely level central portion of the yard adds usable space. Mature landscaping includes fig and citrus trees, established grapevines, sculpted plantings, and other greenery. Enjoy convenient access to downtown Walnut Creek, Lunardi’s and the Palos Verdes Shopping Center, BART, Larkey Park, the Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail, Walnut Creek open space and hiking, downtown Lafayette, Highway 680, and Highway 24. The location offers an appealing balance of neighborhood setting, everyday conveniences, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and regional transportation. Located within Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Buyer to verify schools, boundaries, square footage, lot size, and all property information.
Property Details
Price:
$1,250,000
MLS #:
41149644
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
PALOS VERDE
Listed Date:
Sep 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,498
Lot Size:
10,350 sqft / 0.24 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1962
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Stone, Laminate
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry Features
Washer Included
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Stucco
Covered Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Level with Street, Back Yard
Parking Features
Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck
Roof
Shingle
View
Mountain(s)
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1540 Encanto Place Walnut Creek CA
- SubdivisionPALOS VERDE
- CityWalnut Creek
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94597
Subdivisions in Walnut Creek
- 2ND WC MUTUAL
- ASHFORD COURT
- BANCROFT VILLAGE
- BEACON RIDGE
- BLACKWOOD
- BUENA VISTA
- CALIF.GARDEN
- CARRIAGE SQUARE
- CC VILLAS
- CHANTECLAIR
- CHARTER OAKS
- CIVIC
- CONTRA COSTA
- CONTRACOTA
- COUNTRY WOOD
- COUNTRYWOD
- COUNTRYWOOD
- DEWINGPAEA
- DIABLO HILLS
- DIABLO SHADOWS
- DOWNTOWN
- DOWNTOWN AREA
- DOWNTOWN W.CREEK
- ENCINA GRANDE
- FIRST WALNUT CRK
- FOUNTAIN SPRINGS
- GARDENS OF W.C.
- GREENWOOD
- GREENWOOD CONDOS
- HAMPTON
- HAMPTON WALDEN
- HEATHER FARMS
- HOMESTEAD
- HOMESTEAD HILLS
- HONEY TRAIL
- KEYS CONDOS
- KEYS RESORT
- LA CASA VIA
- LAFAYETTE BORDER
- LAKEWOOD
- LAKEWOOD AREA
- LARKEY
- LARKEY PARK
- LARKEY RANCH
- LARKY PARK AREA
- LAS JUNTAS
- MAGGIE LANE II
- MAIN CHANCE ESTS
- MARCHBANKS
- Mercer
- MONTECITO
- NORTH GATE
- NORTHGATE
- NORTHGATE AREA
- OAK CREEK
- OAK RD STATION
- PALOS VERDE
- PINNACLE RIDGE
- QUAIL RIDGE
- RANCHO SAN MIGUE
- ROSSMOOR
- ROSSMOOR #2
- ROSSMOOR PKWY
- RUDGEAR ESTATES
- S VILLA II
- SAN MARCO
- SARANAP
- SHUEY/ALMOND
- SKYWEST
- SOUTH WALNUT CR
- SUMMIT RIDGE
- SUNNYVALE WEST
- SUNSET PARK
- THE GROVE
- THE KEYS
- THE VILLAGES
- THE VILLAS II
- TICE VALLEY
- WALDEN PARK
- WALNUT BLVD
- WALNUT CREEK
- WALNUT CREEK 49
- WALNUT EAST
- WALNUT GREEN
- WALNUT HEIGHTS
- WALNUT KNOLLS
- WALNUT PARK
- WALNUTCREK
- WALNUTPARK
- WATERFORD
- WAYSIDE PLAZA
- WESLEY SQUARE
- WOODLANDS
- YGNACIO VALLEY
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Walnut Creek as of Nov 11, 2026
75
Single Family Listed
49
Avg DOM
710
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,646,766
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the PALOS VERDE subdivision, 1540 Encanto Place Walnut Creek CA is a Single Family for sale in Walnut Creek, CA, 94597. It is listed for $1,250,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,498 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1962. The current price per square foot is $834. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Walnut Creek is $710. The average listing price for Single Family in Walnut Creek is $1,646,766. To schedule a showing of MLS#41149644 at 1540 Encanto Place in Walnut Creek, CA, contact your Compass agent at 310.409.7242.
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