281 E Sims Rd is a 1,614 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Brentwood data, we estimate the home's value is $615,968.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$615,968
$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($694K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,017 (+1.9%)
$281,870 + $104,554
$386,424
2024
$3,942 (+1.6%)
$276,344 + $102,504
$378,848
2023
$3,882 (+1.9%)
$270,926 + $100,495
$371,421
2022
$3,809 (+408.3%)
$265,614 + $98,525
$364,139
2021
$749 (+0.4%)
$260,406 + $96,594
$357,000
2020
$746 (+1.0%)
$12,424 + $57,267
$69,691
2019
$739 (+3.6%)
$12,297 + $56,680
$68,977
2018
$713 (+1.5%)
$12,056 + $55,569
$67,625
2017
$703 (+5.8%)
$11,589 + $53,412
$65,001
2016
$664 (+0.6%)
$11,589 + $53,412
$65,001
2015
$660 (+1.1%)
$11,362 + $52,365
$63,727
2014
$653 (+0.8%)
$10,973 + $50,569
$61,542
2013
$648 (+2.6%)
$10,973 + $50,569
$61,542
2012
$632 (+1.2%)
$10,924 + $50,341
$61,265
2011
$624 (+0.8%)
$10,710 + $49,354
$60,064
2010
$619 (−0.5%)
$10,500 + $48,387
$58,887
2009
$622 (+3.1%)
$10,422 + $48,026
$58,448
2008
$604
$10,447 + $48,141
$58,588
Tax history for 281 E Sims Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,017 (+1.9%)
$281,870 + $104,554
$386,424
2024
$3,942 (+1.6%)
$276,344 + $102,504
$378,848
2023
$3,882 (+1.9%)
$270,926 + $100,495
$371,421
2022
$3,809 (+408.3%)
$265,614 + $98,525
$364,139
2021
$749 (+0.4%)
$260,406 + $96,594
$357,000
2020
$746 (+1.0%)
$12,424 + $57,267
$69,691
2019
$739 (+3.6%)
$12,297 + $56,680
$68,977
2018
$713 (+1.5%)
$12,056 + $55,569
$67,625
2017
$703 (+5.8%)
$11,589 + $53,412
$65,001
2016
$664 (+0.6%)
$11,589 + $53,412
$65,001
2015
$660 (+1.1%)
$11,362 + $52,365
$63,727
2014
$653 (+0.8%)
$10,973 + $50,569
$61,542
2013
$648 (+2.6%)
$10,973 + $50,569
$61,542
2012
$632 (+1.2%)
$10,924 + $50,341
$61,265
2011
$624 (+0.8%)
$10,710 + $49,354
$60,064
2010
$619 (−0.5%)
$10,500 + $48,387
$58,887
2009
$622 (+3.1%)
$10,422 + $48,026
$58,448
2008
$604
$10,447 + $48,141
$58,588
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
May 22, 2006 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove and replace the roof with shingles and ridge caps. Apply a reflective roof coating to low-pitch areas. Install a modified bitumen torch-down roofing system with a fiberglass base sheet.
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,614
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,614
Building Sq. Ft: 1,614
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POR NW QR SEC 6 T1N R3E .290 AC
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 297
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Acres: 0.29
Zoning Code: A-2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,614
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 0182600205
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Knightsen Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Liberty High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$586,000 – $709,000
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