3936 Cowell Rd is a 875 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 03, 2000 for $385,000. Based on Redfin's Concord data, we estimate the home's value is $530,687.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$530,687
$146K since sold in November 2000$22K since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 33.8% lower than the average sale price ($802K) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10235444
Dec 31, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 1997
Sold
$225,000
$257/sq ft
Apr 13, 1997
Listed
$240,000
$274/sq ft
CHARMING COTTAGE ON 1.19 ACRES! POTENTIAL FOUR LOT SUBDIVISION. SOME LOTS COULD HAVE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! MOST OF VALUE IS THE LAND.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10235446
Dec 31, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 1997
Sold
$225,000
$257/sq ft
Apr 13, 1997
Listed
$240,000
$274/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27235444
Dec 31, 1997
Sold
$225,000
$257/sq ft
Jun 5, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 1997
Listed
$240,000
$274/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27235446
Dec 31, 1997
Sold
$225,000
$257/sq ft
Jun 5, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 1997
Listed
$240,000
$274/sq ft
1.19 ACRES ON A BEAUTIFUL CONCORD KNOLL! POTENTIAL FOUR LOT SUBDIVISION WITH SOME VIEW LOTS! COMES WITH CHARMING 2 BR HOME!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,456 (+3.1%)
$156,680 + $69,151
$225,831
2024
$3,354 (+2.5%)
$153,608 + $67,796
$221,404
2023
$3,273 (+2.0%)
$150,597 + $66,467
$217,064
2022
$3,210 (+3.0%)
$147,645 + $65,164
$212,809
2021
$3,116 (+1.1%)
$144,750 + $63,887
$208,637
2020
$3,082 (+1.2%)
$141,912 + $62,635
$204,547
2019
$3,045 (+4.3%)
$140,457 + $61,993
$202,450
2018
$2,920 (+3.9%)
$137,703 + $60,778
$198,481
2017
$2,810 (+3.7%)
$132,356 + $58,419
$190,775
2016
$2,709 (+2.1%)
$132,356 + $58,419
$190,775
2015
$2,653 (+2.7%)
$129,761 + $57,274
$187,035
2014
$2,583 (+3.4%)
$125,309 + $55,309
$180,618
2013
$2,498 (+3.0%)
$125,309 + $55,309
$180,618
2012
$2,425 (+2.9%)
$124,743 + $55,060
$179,803
2011
$2,356 (+1.5%)
$122,298 + $53,981
$176,279
2010
$2,320 (+0.3%)
$119,900 + $52,923
$172,823
2009
$2,313 (+2.7%)
$119,004 + $52,528
$171,532
2008
$2,252
$119,287 + $52,653
$171,940
Tax history for 3936 Cowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,456 (+3.1%)
$156,680 + $69,151
$225,831
2024
$3,354 (+2.5%)
$153,608 + $67,796
$221,404
2023
$3,273 (+2.0%)
$150,597 + $66,467
$217,064
2022
$3,210 (+3.0%)
$147,645 + $65,164
$212,809
2021
$3,116 (+1.1%)
$144,750 + $63,887
$208,637
2020
$3,082 (+1.2%)
$141,912 + $62,635
$204,547
2019
$3,045 (+4.3%)
$140,457 + $61,993
$202,450
2018
$2,920 (+3.9%)
$137,703 + $60,778
$198,481
2017
$2,810 (+3.7%)
$132,356 + $58,419
$190,775
2016
$2,709 (+2.1%)
$132,356 + $58,419
$190,775
2015
$2,653 (+2.7%)
$129,761 + $57,274
$187,035
2014
$2,583 (+3.4%)
$125,309 + $55,309
$180,618
2013
$2,498 (+3.0%)
$125,309 + $55,309
$180,618
2012
$2,425 (+2.9%)
$124,743 + $55,060
$179,803
2011
$2,356 (+1.5%)
$122,298 + $53,981
$176,279
2010
$2,320 (+0.3%)
$119,900 + $52,923
$172,823
2009
$2,313 (+2.7%)
$119,004 + $52,528
$171,532
2008
$2,252
$119,287 + $52,653
$171,940
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS12
Residential Single-Family District
The RS district is applied to areas of the city appropriate for single-family residential uses in neighborhoods at densities of 2.5 to 10 units per net acre, subject to appropriate standards. The RS zoning districts generally apply to the single-family residential districts with development existing at the time of the adoption of this development code. The specific allowable density for each parcel is shown on the zoning map by a numerical suffix residential density designator RS-12 corresponding to the minimum lot size 12000 The RS district is consistent with and implements the low density residential (LDR) land use designation of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Oct 29, 2015 • Final
Building
Replace electrical wiring for light and receptacle circuits, excluding the kitchen. Add new electrical circuits for the garage, exterior, and smoke alarms.
Electrical
Oct 20, 2014 • Final
Building
Work on a sewer lateral.
Plumbing
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: 5
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 875
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 875
Building Sq. Ft: 875
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: T8285 L1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 220
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,066
Legal Lot Number: 1
Acres: 0.277
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1301500581
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
El Monte Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
El Dorado Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Concord High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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
18 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$505,000 – $611,000
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