Opportunity awaits at 4521 Canyon Rd in El Sobrante! This fixer-upper offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,009 sq ft of living space with tremendous upside potential. The living room features a beautiful wood ceiling, adding warmth and character, while the rest of the home is ready for a complete refresh. Situated on a property with a large backyard in an established neighborhood, this is an ideal opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to renovate and create value. The functional floor plan provides a great starting point for your vision and improvements. Bring your tools, creativity, and imagination — this is a rare chance to transform a property with great potential into something special.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$520Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gabriele Orbell•DRE #01768342• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Jennifer Deschner•DRE #02228053• Compass
Est. $2,755 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
The home has wood beam ceilings.
3 months ago
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
3,717 tours
Sale and tax history for 4521 Canyon Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41136525
Jul 28, 2026
Sold
$525,000
$520/sq ft
Jul 7, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 29, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2026
Pending
—
May 29, 2026
Listed
$489,000
$485/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 1983
Sold
$64,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,923 (+2.3%)
$77,576 + $60,330
$137,906
2024
$2,858 (+2.6%)
$76,055 + $59,148
$135,203
2023
$2,785 (+2.1%)
$74,564 + $57,989
$132,553
2022
$2,729 (+1.3%)
$73,102 + $56,852
$129,954
2021
$2,693 (+4.2%)
$71,669 + $55,738
$127,407
2020
$2,586 (+1.0%)
$70,264 + $54,646
$124,910
2019
$2,559 (+12.1%)
$69,544 + $54,086
$123,630
2018
$2,283 (+3.8%)
$68,181 + $53,026
$121,207
2017
$2,199 (+3.2%)
$65,535 + $50,968
$116,503
2016
$2,130 (+2.0%)
$65,535 + $50,968
$116,503
2015
$2,089 (+0.6%)
$64,250 + $49,969
$114,219
2014
$2,076 (+2.4%)
$62,046 + $48,255
$110,301
2013
$2,028 (+3.9%)
$62,046 + $48,255
$110,301
2012
$1,952 (+4.0%)
$61,766 + $48,037
$109,803
2011
$1,878 (+4.3%)
$60,555 + $47,096
$107,651
2010
$1,800 (+1.5%)
$59,368 + $46,173
$105,541
2009
$1,773 (+10.6%)
$58,925 + $45,828
$104,753
2008
$1,603
$59,065 + $45,937
$105,002
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,009
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4350610442
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Jun 19, 2014 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Clean gravel from the roof and install a base sheet and modified bitumen system.
Roofing
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: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms
Appliances: Gas Range
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Linoleum, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop,Other
Rooms Total: 5
Room Type: No Additional Rooms
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,009
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Living Area: 1009
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1949
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,009
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4350610442
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sheldon Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
De Anza Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 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
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$487,000 – $590,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.