Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own this charming and special property in Alamo Oaks on a spectacular 1.28-acre lot, with potential to build second home. This one-story well-maintained home consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, separate formal living & dining rooms, family room with brick fireplace, wood beam vaulted ceiling & French doors leading to patio area. Spacious kitchen with vaulted ceiling & skylights, Island, stainless steel appliance, built-in desk, custom cabinets & seating area with wall of windows & patio doors opening to entertainer yard with beautiful gazebo & sitting areas. The backyard is crowned by beautiful Heritage Oak tree, great location for hammock on a lazy Sunday afternoon & family picnic in your own backyard. Further back in the separate gated area of the yard you will find the beautifully custom-made chicken coop with several chickens & veggi-garden for all your organic needs. Previous owners have had horses on the property. This property has so much to offer yet can be expanded to so much more! All this, just minutes from the beautiful lake at Oak Hill Park, walking/hiking/biking/horseback riding trails, including iconic Mt. Diablo, Country living at its best yet close to top schools, shopping, freeway access & Walnut Creek.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$1,071Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Manjit Hundle•DRE #01365546• Better Homes and Gardens RP
Bought with Steve Kehrig•DRE #01410377• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41028241
Jun 21, 2023
Sold
$2,550,000
$1,003/sq ft
May 31, 2023
Pending
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May 24, 2023
Listed
$2,448,000
$963/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 2009
Sold
$886,000
$349/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40419444
Oct 27, 2009
Pending
—
Oct 27, 2009
Sold
$886,000
$349/sq ft
Sep 23, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2009
Relisted
—
Aug 28, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2009
Price Changed
$999,000
$393/sq ft
Jul 13, 2009
Listed
$1,499,000
$590/sq ft
Wonderful tree lined property. Mostly level 1.28± acre single story home. Horses ok. Sought after Alamo Oaks. Walk to Alamo schools.Home grown living close to town. Must see!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11037484
Apr 5, 2000
Sold
$725,000
$285/sq ft
Feb 6, 2000
Listing Removed
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Dec 8, 1999
Listed
$725,000
$285/sq ft
*****DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH****4BED,3BATH RANCHER ON ONE OF THE BEST AND LARGEST LOTS IN ALAMO OAKS.HUGE MAJESTIC OAK TREE WITH
Public Records
Apr 17, 1987
Sold
$291,500
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 1985
Sold
$269,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,773 (+2.0%)
$1,963,234 + $882,845
$2,846,079
2024
$29,176 (+77.9%)
$1,924,740 + $728,280
$2,653,020
2023
$16,401 (+0.6%)
$1,887,000 + $714,000
$2,601,000
2022
$16,305 (+1.7%)
$750,616 + $348,629
$1,099,245
2021
$16,031 (+1.1%)
$735,899 + $341,794
$1,077,693
2020
$15,861 (+0.9%)
$721,470 + $335,093
$1,056,563
2019
$15,723 (+3.0%)
$714,073 + $331,658
$1,045,731
2018
$15,268 (−3.0%)
$700,072 + $325,155
$1,025,227
2017
$15,740 (+0.9%)
$672,889 + $312,530
$985,419
2016
$15,601 (+0.9%)
$672,889 + $312,530
$985,419
2015
$15,461 (+1.0%)
$659,696 + $306,402
$966,098
2014
$15,314 (+47.8%)
$637,059 + $295,889
$932,948
2013
$10,359 (+4.6%)
$637,059 + $295,889
$932,948
2012
$9,903
$634,180 + $294,552
$928,732
2011
$9,908 (+9.5%)
$611,146 + $283,854
$895,000
2010
$9,046 (−8.2%)
$609,555 + $283,115
$892,670
2009
$9,848 (+3.5%)
$557,201 + $258,799
$816,000
2008
$9,515
$505,458 + $385,149
$890,607
Tax history for 229 Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,773 (+2.0%)
$1,963,234 + $882,845
$2,846,079
2024
$29,176 (+77.9%)
$1,924,740 + $728,280
$2,653,020
2023
$16,401 (+0.6%)
$1,887,000 + $714,000
$2,601,000
2022
$16,305 (+1.7%)
$750,616 + $348,629
$1,099,245
2021
$16,031 (+1.1%)
$735,899 + $341,794
$1,077,693
2020
$15,861 (+0.9%)
$721,470 + $335,093
$1,056,563
2019
$15,723 (+3.0%)
$714,073 + $331,658
$1,045,731
2018
$15,268 (−3.0%)
$700,072 + $325,155
$1,025,227
2017
$15,740 (+0.9%)
$672,889 + $312,530
$985,419
2016
$15,601 (+0.9%)
$672,889 + $312,530
$985,419
2015
$15,461 (+1.0%)
$659,696 + $306,402
$966,098
2014
$15,314 (+47.8%)
$637,059 + $295,889
$932,948
2013
$10,359 (+4.6%)
$637,059 + $295,889
$932,948
2012
$9,903
$634,180 + $294,552
$928,732
2011
$9,908 (+9.5%)
$611,146 + $283,854
$895,000
2010
$9,046 (−8.2%)
$609,555 + $283,115
$892,670
2009
$9,848 (+3.5%)
$557,201 + $258,799
$816,000
2008
$9,515
$505,458 + $385,149
$890,607
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,542
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1960610044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jul 10, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/p/pool
Install a new pool, spa, and fire pit. Install new pool equipment on an existing concrete pad. Install new gas and electrical supply lines to the pool equipment and a gas line to the fire pit. Construct a barbecue island with a countertop height not exceeding three feet.
Electrical
Gas
Pool and hot tub
Aug 7, 2019 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Reroof a residential building with composition shingles. Install insulation in the attic under the cool roof exception.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Double Sinks, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Double Sinks, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.