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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
5,009 sq ftLot Size
$369Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jim Stafford•DRE #01372158• Compass
•415-706-6025 (agent)
•jim.stafford@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Jason Gomez•DRE #01391802• ARG Real Estate
Est. $3,317 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4140 Garden Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326062761
Aug 28, 2026
Sold
$500,000
$369/sq ft
Aug 11, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 6, 2026
Relisted
—
Jul 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2026
Listed
$499,000
$368/sq ft
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
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 Oct 10, 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Front
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside Area
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Basement: None
Levels: Two
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Living Room, Street Entrance
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Fixer
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,009
Lot Size Acres: 0.115
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Dead End
Power Production Information
Type: None
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,356
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,009 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4251500205
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Murphy Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
De Anza Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in El Sobrante. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$483,000 – $584,000
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