RARE opportunity to live on a wooded, private, secluded 1.16 acre estate in El Sobrante hills w/ Bay/ Marin headland views! Property includes a 1610 sq ft main house & 531 sq ft guest house. freshly painted inside & out. New roof, new patio, mature trees, air con! RARE and unique property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
1.16 acresLot Size
$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Victoria Curtis•DRE #01034769• BHG MASON MCDUFFIE R.E.
Bought with Anne Skeffington•DRE #01701493• REALTY WORLD PACIFIC COAST PRO
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40497311
Jan 14, 2011
Sold
$480,000
$224/sq ft
Dec 8, 2010
Pending
—
Nov 15, 2010
Listed
$480,000
$224/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,032 (+1.8%)
$575,000 + $275,000
$850,000
2023
$7,886 (+1.0%)
$251,206 + $351,689
$602,895
2022
$7,809
$246,281 + $344,794
$591,075
2021
$7,816 (+4.4%)
$241,452 + $338,034
$579,486
2020
$7,486 (+1.6%)
$236,718 + $331,406
$568,124
2019
$7,365 (+3.4%)
$234,291 + $328,008
$562,299
2018
$7,124 (+2.7%)
$229,698 + $321,577
$551,275
2017
$6,936 (+4.0%)
$218,542 + $305,958
$524,500
2016
$6,667 (+4.2%)
$218,542 + $305,958
$524,500
2015
$6,396 (+12.5%)
$206,458 + $289,042
$495,500
2014
$5,687 (+29.7%)
$168,542 + $235,958
$404,500
2013
$4,384 (+4.9%)
$168,542 + $235,958
$404,500
2012
$4,179 (+29.7%)
$128,125 + $179,375
$307,500
2011
$3,223 (+4.2%)
$125,508 + $184,492
$310,000
2010
$3,094 (−0.2%)
$198,993 + $39,793
$238,786
2009
$3,102 (+6.9%)
$197,506 + $39,496
$237,002
2008
$2,902
$197,976 + $39,590
$237,566
Tax history for 5499 Sobrante Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,032 (+1.8%)
$575,000 + $275,000
$850,000
2023
$7,886 (+1.0%)
$251,206 + $351,689
$602,895
2022
$7,809
$246,281 + $344,794
$591,075
2021
$7,816 (+4.4%)
$241,452 + $338,034
$579,486
2020
$7,486 (+1.6%)
$236,718 + $331,406
$568,124
2019
$7,365 (+3.4%)
$234,291 + $328,008
$562,299
2018
$7,124 (+2.7%)
$229,698 + $321,577
$551,275
2017
$6,936 (+4.0%)
$218,542 + $305,958
$524,500
2016
$6,667 (+4.2%)
$218,542 + $305,958
$524,500
2015
$6,396 (+12.5%)
$206,458 + $289,042
$495,500
2014
$5,687 (+29.7%)
$168,542 + $235,958
$404,500
2013
$4,384 (+4.9%)
$168,542 + $235,958
$404,500
2012
$4,179 (+29.7%)
$128,125 + $179,375
$307,500
2011
$3,223 (+4.2%)
$125,508 + $184,492
$310,000
2010
$3,094 (−0.2%)
$198,993 + $39,793
$238,786
2009
$3,102 (+6.9%)
$197,506 + $39,496
$237,002
2008
$2,902
$197,976 + $39,590
$237,566
*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
1.16 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,581
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4302000189
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 29, 2010 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install a gas line between the meter and the house.
Gas
Sep 2, 2009 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Perform miscellaneous plumbing work for a gas test to restore service.
Gas
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Sunken Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2010. This data may not match public records. Learn more.