A great investment opportunity in the El Sobrante hills. This cozy home is nestled on a large lot filled with fruit trees and waiting for someone who is looking to put in some sweat equity. The house features 2 bedrooms, a loft and 1 full bathroom. Bring your contractor and imagination and turn this house into a gem of a starter home or an investment property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
8,050 sq ftLot Size
$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Fred Washington•DRE #01737326• Genesis Real Estate
Bought with Mario Castro•DRE #01251414• Windermere Rowland Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40885931
Jan 7, 2020
Sold
$380,000
$412/sq ft
Oct 22, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 15, 2019
Listed
$375,000
$406/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27113297
May 30, 1997
Sold
$112,000
$121/sq ft
Apr 7, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 17, 1997
Listed
$119,000
$129/sq ft
LOTS OF EXTRAS, ALL NEW ALUMAX WINDOWS, DO UBLE PANED, NEW VYNAL SIDING, 1/2 INCH INSLTN, 50 YR WARR. 2 GARDEN WINDOWS IN KIT
Public Records
Feb 23, 1984
Sold
$68,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,526 (+2.3%)
$356,964 + $66,928
$423,892
2024
$6,377 (+2.2%)
$349,965 + $65,616
$415,581
2023
$6,237 (+1.5%)
$343,103 + $64,330
$407,433
2022
$6,146 (+0.5%)
$336,376 + $63,069
$399,445
2021
$6,114 (+94.8%)
$329,781 + $61,833
$391,614
2020
$3,139 (+1.2%)
$323,315 + $60,621
$383,936
2019
$3,103 (+4.5%)
$89,342 + $77,432
$166,774
2018
$2,968 (+3.2%)
$87,591 + $75,914
$163,505
2017
$2,876 (+2.4%)
$84,191 + $72,967
$157,158
2016
$2,807 (+1.3%)
$84,191 + $72,967
$157,158
2015
$2,771 (+0.7%)
$82,541 + $71,537
$154,078
2014
$2,751 (+12.8%)
$79,710 + $69,083
$148,793
2013
$2,440 (+6.2%)
$79,710 + $69,083
$148,793
2012
$2,298 (−0.4%)
$68,839 + $59,661
$128,500
2011
$2,308 (−1.0%)
$68,839 + $59,661
$128,500
2010
$2,330 (+1.1%)
$70,982 + $61,518
$132,500
2009
$2,305 (+9.8%)
$75,700 + $65,607
$141,307
2008
$2,099
$75,880 + $65,763
$141,643
Tax history for 3995 La Cresenta Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,526 (+2.3%)
$356,964 + $66,928
$423,892
2024
$6,377 (+2.2%)
$349,965 + $65,616
$415,581
2023
$6,237 (+1.5%)
$343,103 + $64,330
$407,433
2022
$6,146 (+0.5%)
$336,376 + $63,069
$399,445
2021
$6,114 (+94.8%)
$329,781 + $61,833
$391,614
2020
$3,139 (+1.2%)
$323,315 + $60,621
$383,936
2019
$3,103 (+4.5%)
$89,342 + $77,432
$166,774
2018
$2,968 (+3.2%)
$87,591 + $75,914
$163,505
2017
$2,876 (+2.4%)
$84,191 + $72,967
$157,158
2016
$2,807 (+1.3%)
$84,191 + $72,967
$157,158
2015
$2,771 (+0.7%)
$82,541 + $71,537
$154,078
2014
$2,751 (+12.8%)
$79,710 + $69,083
$148,793
2013
$2,440 (+6.2%)
$79,710 + $69,083
$148,793
2012
$2,298 (−0.4%)
$68,839 + $59,661
$128,500
2011
$2,308 (−1.0%)
$68,839 + $59,661
$128,500
2010
$2,330 (+1.1%)
$70,982 + $61,518
$132,500
2009
$2,305 (+9.8%)
$75,700 + $65,607
$141,307
2008
$2,099
$75,880 + $65,763
$141,643
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
923
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4201920297
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Perform an electrical service upgrade.
Electrical
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Work on vinyl siding.
Remodel
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
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, In Garage
Upper Level Features: Loft
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Carpet, Wood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Electric Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 923
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 923
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1941
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 8050
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 923
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4201920297
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sheldon Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
De Anza Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
El Sobrante, CA • 94803
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$453,000 – $548,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.