Tucked into a secluded enclave nestled into the El Sobrante hills, this 1948 jewel backs up to 40 acres of open land containing live oaks, a creek and a stunning natural habitat. The present owners have expanded & transformed this once modest cottage w/ modern kitchen/bathroom upgrades + a finished lower level, all while preserving many charming original features. Situated on an almost 10k-SF lot filled with apple, pear and plum trees, the home now features 3BR, 2BA, a living room, kitchen and a laundry room with bonus space for a home office or gym. An unobtrusive, full-sized container at the rear of the property provides lots of extra storage, a workshop or other creative uses. Sewer lateral in compliance, updated electrical & copper plumbing, freshly painted inside/outside & lots of curb appeal! This lovely home with modern amenities offers the unique opportunity to take advantage of a gorgeous natural setting only 5 min to shopping & 1-80, & only 15 min to El Cerrito BART! Must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
9,920 sq ftLot Size
$663Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Milton Boyd•DRE #01327411• Compass
Contact: 510-816-7014
Bought with Jose Fernandez•DRE #01353359• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Stacey Merryman•DRE #01448191• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40606235
Apr 27, 2013
Sold
$213,000
$192/sq ft
Mar 18, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 8, 2013
Listed
$140,000
$126/sq ft
GREAT STARTER! LARGE LOT! ROOM TO EXPAND! TWO BEDROOM, LIVINGRM AND KITCHEN, PARTIAL BASEMENT WITH GARAGE AND EXTRA ROOM. LOT BACKS UP TO CREEK. FRUIT TREES, OFF-STREET PARKING GALORE! COUNTRY VIEW FROM REAR OF HOUSE. "AS IS" SALE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,099 (+0.6%)
$476,491 + $202,509
$679,000
2024
$10,040 (+2.6%)
$491,228 + $208,772
$700,000
2023
$9,788 (−19.4%)
$491,229 + $208,771
$700,000
2022
$12,145 (+193.8%)
$479,000 + $204,000
$683,000
2021
$4,134 (+4.3%)
$600,000 + $255,000
$855,000
2020
$3,962 (+1.3%)
$204,773 + $37,538
$242,311
2019
$3,910 (+4.4%)
$202,674 + $37,154
$239,828
2018
$3,745 (+3.0%)
$198,700 + $36,426
$235,126
2017
$3,637 (+2.0%)
$190,985 + $35,012
$225,997
2016
$3,565 (+1.0%)
$190,985 + $35,012
$225,997
2015
$3,530 (+0.9%)
$187,241 + $34,326
$221,567
2014
$3,499 (+191.4%)
$180,817 + $33,149
$213,966
2013
$1,201 (+7.1%)
$180,817 + $33,149
$213,966
2012
$1,122 (+6.9%)
$18,574 + $17,496
$36,070
2011
$1,049 (+4.2%)
$18,210 + $17,153
$35,363
2010
$1,007 (+3.0%)
$17,853 + $16,817
$34,670
2009
$978 (+13.1%)
$17,720 + $16,692
$34,412
2008
$865
$17,763 + $16,732
$34,495
Tax history for 3946 La Colina Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,099 (+0.6%)
$476,491 + $202,509
$679,000
2024
$10,040 (+2.6%)
$491,228 + $208,772
$700,000
2023
$9,788 (−19.4%)
$491,229 + $208,771
$700,000
2022
$12,145 (+193.8%)
$479,000 + $204,000
$683,000
2021
$4,134 (+4.3%)
$600,000 + $255,000
$855,000
2020
$3,962 (+1.3%)
$204,773 + $37,538
$242,311
2019
$3,910 (+4.4%)
$202,674 + $37,154
$239,828
2018
$3,745 (+3.0%)
$198,700 + $36,426
$235,126
2017
$3,637 (+2.0%)
$190,985 + $35,012
$225,997
2016
$3,565 (+1.0%)
$190,985 + $35,012
$225,997
2015
$3,530 (+0.9%)
$187,241 + $34,326
$221,567
2014
$3,499 (+191.4%)
$180,817 + $33,149
$213,966
2013
$1,201 (+7.1%)
$180,817 + $33,149
$213,966
2012
$1,122 (+6.9%)
$18,574 + $17,496
$36,070
2011
$1,049 (+4.2%)
$18,210 + $17,153
$35,363
2010
$1,007 (+3.0%)
$17,853 + $16,817
$34,670
2009
$978 (+13.1%)
$17,720 + $16,692
$34,412
2008
$865
$17,763 + $16,732
$34,495
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4201810084
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Oct 7, 2022 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace windows in the same size and location.
Remodel
Aug 18, 2022 • Final
Permit submittal
Remove and replace windows in the same size and location.
Remodel
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