Nestled in the serene hillside, 4256 Santa Rita Rd beckons with the timeless allure of a vintage farmhouse. Set on nearly one acre of land, this charming property is a canvas filled with possibilities, offering the promise of a quintessential country lifestyle within reach of modern conveniences. The home, with its rustic charm, exudes warmth and character at every turn. Step onto sunny deck from the kitchen, where sunsets are savored and memories are made. The large detached garage invites ADU potential. The bonus shed with electricity stands ready as a workshop or in-home office. With this much land, it is a dream parcel for farming enthusiasts, providing ample space for gardening, expansion, or simply relishing the tranquility of a vast backyard that invites your dreams to flourish. A potential horse property or ideal for livestock, experience the art of country living, where the past meets the present. Conveniently located, close to everything that El Sobrante has to offer, schools, parks, shopping, local dining, hiking trails, Kennedy Grove Regional down San Pablo Dam, easy access to freeway, 10 miles to Orinda Bart, about 20 miles to San Francisco. This is an extraordinary opportunity to create your own hillside retreat in the heart of El Sobrante!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Han•DRE #01738860• BHG Reliance Partners
Bought with Eric Meyers•DRE #01476659• Westpro Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41048469
Mar 4, 2024
Sold
$780,000
$647/sq ft
Feb 13, 2024
Pending
—
Jan 26, 2024
Listed
$835,000
$693/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41042843
Dec 26, 2023
Listing Removed
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Nov 30, 2023
Price Changed
*
Oct 25, 2023
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,161 (+2.8%)
$668,100 + $127,500
$795,600
2023
$2,102 (+2.4%)
$31,693 + $44,109
$75,802
2022
$2,053 (+1.8%)
$31,072 + $43,245
$74,317
2021
$2,017 (+3.9%)
$30,463 + $42,398
$72,861
2020
$1,940 (+0.8%)
$29,866 + $41,567
$71,433
2019
$1,925 (+5.1%)
$29,560 + $41,141
$70,701
2018
$1,832 (+4.1%)
$28,981 + $40,335
$69,316
2017
$1,760 (+3.9%)
$27,856 + $38,770
$66,626
2016
$1,694 (+2.5%)
$27,856 + $38,770
$66,626
2015
$1,652 (+0.2%)
$27,310 + $38,010
$65,320
2014
$1,648 (+2.7%)
$26,374 + $36,707
$63,081
2013
$1,605 (+7.1%)
$26,374 + $36,707
$63,081
2012
$1,499 (+5.1%)
$26,255 + $36,542
$62,797
2011
$1,427 (+4.1%)
$25,741 + $35,826
$61,567
2010
$1,370 (+2.1%)
$25,237 + $35,124
$60,361
2009
$1,342 (+11.2%)
$25,049 + $34,862
$59,911
2008
$1,207
$25,109 + $34,945
$60,054
Tax history for 4256 Santa Rita Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,161 (+2.8%)
$668,100 + $127,500
$795,600
2023
$2,102 (+2.4%)
$31,693 + $44,109
$75,802
2022
$2,053 (+1.8%)
$31,072 + $43,245
$74,317
2021
$2,017 (+3.9%)
$30,463 + $42,398
$72,861
2020
$1,940 (+0.8%)
$29,866 + $41,567
$71,433
2019
$1,925 (+5.1%)
$29,560 + $41,141
$70,701
2018
$1,832 (+4.1%)
$28,981 + $40,335
$69,316
2017
$1,760 (+3.9%)
$27,856 + $38,770
$66,626
2016
$1,694 (+2.5%)
$27,856 + $38,770
$66,626
2015
$1,652 (+0.2%)
$27,310 + $38,010
$65,320
2014
$1,648 (+2.7%)
$26,374 + $36,707
$63,081
2013
$1,605 (+7.1%)
$26,374 + $36,707
$63,081
2012
$1,499 (+5.1%)
$26,255 + $36,542
$62,797
2011
$1,427 (+4.1%)
$25,741 + $35,826
$61,567
2010
$1,370 (+2.1%)
$25,237 + $35,124
$60,361
2009
$1,342 (+11.2%)
$25,049 + $34,862
$59,911
2008
$1,207
$25,109 + $34,945
$60,054
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
1,205
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4251800126
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/cg/carport garage
Work on a garage.
ADU
Oct 7, 2009 • Final
Building/rrip/single family/na
New construction
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 Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Unit
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.