Significant opportunity for an investor or a buyer looking to build sweat equity. The property requires extensive renovations. The main level includes three bedrooms and one bathroom. An upstairs addition provides the footprint for a potential primary suite with an ensuite bathroom. The property also features a detached garage with additional storage space. This property is being sold AS-IS. Bring your vision to evaluate the scope of work and the potential of this renovation.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40301410
May 28, 2008
Sold
$303,000
$223/sq ft
Mar 5, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Feb 28, 2008
Price Changed
$299,000
$221/sq ft
Feb 1, 2008
Price Changed
$340,000
$251/sq ft
Dec 11, 2007
Price Changed
$417,000
$308/sq ft
Nov 7, 2007
Price Changed
$405,000
$299/sq ft
Oct 25, 2007
Price Changed
$399,000
$294/sq ft
Oct 5, 2007
Listed
$430,000
$317/sq ft
+4
AS-IS SALE NICE HOUSE GREAT DEAL IN EL SOBRANTE, GREAT LOCATION! PLAYHOUSE IN BACKYARD. OVERSIZED GARAGE WITH STORAGE AREA, DECK IN BACK OF HOME OFF OF SLIDING GLASS DOOR
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40033160
Nov 15, 2004
Sold
$435,000
$321/sq ft
Sep 27, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2004
Listed
$490,000
$361/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 1974
Sold
$34,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,331 (+2.3%)
$261,252 + $144,685
$405,937
2024
$6,187 (+2.2%)
$256,130 + $141,849
$397,979
2023
$6,052 (+1.5%)
$251,108 + $139,068
$390,176
2022
$5,963 (+0.5%)
$246,185 + $136,342
$382,527
2021
$5,931 (+4.4%)
$241,358 + $133,669
$375,027
2020
$5,682 (+1.4%)
$236,626 + $131,049
$367,675
2019
$5,604 (+4.1%)
$234,200 + $129,706
$363,906
2018
$5,385 (+2.6%)
$229,608 + $127,163
$356,771
2017
$5,250 (+1.4%)
$220,693 + $122,226
$342,919
2016
$5,176 (+0.5%)
$220,693 + $122,226
$342,919
2015
$5,151 (+10.3%)
$216,366 + $119,830
$336,196
2014
$4,671 (+38.1%)
$187,922 + $104,078
$292,000
2013
$3,382 (+18.5%)
$187,922 + $104,078
$292,000
2012
$2,854 (−4.4%)
$127,426 + $70,574
$198,000
2011
$2,986 (−21.6%)
$110,050 + $60,950
$171,000
2010
$3,812 (−3.7%)
$118,416 + $65,584
$184,000
2009
$3,958 (−18.7%)
$167,971 + $93,029
$261,000
2008
$4,865
$177,302 + $98,198
$275,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,009 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,356
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,356
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4251500205
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Oct 9, 2009 • Final
Building/rrip/single family/na
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.
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
El Sobrante, CA • 94803
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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61
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 4140 Garden Rd
$518,545
$20K over list price of $499K
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