Updated cottage on an urban farm setting with approximately 630 square feet of bonus/rec room space and third bedroom on a large usable 40,000+ square foot lot. Many future development possibilities including second home, family compound, and subdivision. This delightful bungalow offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom upstairs, hardwood floors, natural light throughout, nice size bedrooms, and new paint & light fixtures throughout. The downstairs has a third bedroom, huge storage room, and a large area that can be used as a rec room/bonus space. The home has a detached 2 car garage and sits on 40,000+ square foot lot with huge development potential. There is a chicken coop and also a barn for mini horses. With so many options to enjoy the outdoor space, enjoy a coffee on the front porch or a cool lemonade in the backyard surrounded by trees and views of the land. This is an opportunity to own your urban farm; current trees on the property include pear, lemon, apple, & more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$838Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anthony Cassel•DRE #01475854• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Bought with Catherine Krueger•DRE #01271748• Compass
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40900903
Redfin Estimate
$830,897
$22K since sold in March 2026$23K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 43.5% higher than the average sale price ($579K) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40900903
Apr 4, 2020
Sold
$639,999
$645/sq ft
Apr 4, 2020
Listed
$549,000
$553/sq ft
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Updated cottage on an urban farm setting with approximately 630 square feet of bonus/rec room space and third bedroom on a large usable 40,000+ square foot lot. Many future development possibilities including second home, family compound, and subdivision. This delightful bungalow offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom upstairs, hardwood floors, natural light throughout, nice size bedrooms, and new paint & light fixtures throughout. The downstairs has a third bedroom, huge storage room, and a large area that can be used as a rec room/bonus space. The home has a detached 2 car garage and sits on 40,000+ square foot lot with huge development potential. There is a chicken coop and also a barn for mini horses. With so many options to enjoy the outdoor space, enjoy a coffee on the front porch or a cool lemonade in the backyard surrounded by trees and views of the land. This is an opportunity to own your urban farm; current trees on the property include pear, lemon, apple, & more!
Public Records
Apr 3, 2020
Sold
$640,000
$645/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 2016
Sold
$444,000
$448/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40744406
Jul 29, 2016
Sold
$443,900
$447/sq ft
Jul 13, 2016
Contingent
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Jun 10, 2016
Listed
$480,000
$484/sq ft
Adorable fenced home on almost an acre – lot split & development potential. Great location with easy access to public transportation & freeway. High efficiency double-pane windows, metal tiled roof, ADT security system, spacious basement and oversized double car garage with metal topped workbench.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,203 (+2.4%)
$552,179 + $161,637
$713,816
2024
$9,967 (+2.1%)
$541,352 + $158,468
$699,820
2023
$9,760 (+1.3%)
$530,738 + $155,361
$686,099
2022
$9,634 (+0.3%)
$520,332 + $152,315
$672,647
2021
$9,605 (+38.1%)
$510,130 + $149,329
$659,459
2020
$6,954 (+1.5%)
$500,128 + $146,401
$646,529
2019
$6,852 (+4.0%)
$404,213 + $66,855
$471,068
2018
$6,589 (+2.5%)
$396,288 + $65,545
$461,833
2017
$6,431 (+322.0%)
$380,900 + $63,000
$443,900
2016
$1,524 (+3.0%)
$380,900 + $63,000
$443,900
2015
$1,480 (+0.3%)
$34,128 + $24,952
$59,080
2014
$1,475 (+2.8%)
$32,958 + $24,097
$57,055
2013
$1,434 (+7.1%)
$32,958 + $24,097
$57,055
2012
$1,340 (+5.9%)
$32,810 + $23,989
$56,799
2011
$1,266 (+4.1%)
$32,167 + $23,519
$55,686
2010
$1,216 (+2.4%)
$31,537 + $23,058
$54,595
2009
$1,187 (+11.9%)
$31,302 + $22,886
$54,188
2008
$1,061
$31,377 + $22,941
$54,318
Tax history for 557 Rincon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,203 (+2.4%)
$552,179 + $161,637
$713,816
2024
$9,967 (+2.1%)
$541,352 + $158,468
$699,820
2023
$9,760 (+1.3%)
$530,738 + $155,361
$686,099
2022
$9,634 (+0.3%)
$520,332 + $152,315
$672,647
2021
$9,605 (+38.1%)
$510,130 + $149,329
$659,459
2020
$6,954 (+1.5%)
$500,128 + $146,401
$646,529
2019
$6,852 (+4.0%)
$404,213 + $66,855
$471,068
2018
$6,589 (+2.5%)
$396,288 + $65,545
$461,833
2017
$6,431 (+322.0%)
$380,900 + $63,000
$443,900
2016
$1,524 (+3.0%)
$380,900 + $63,000
$443,900
2015
$1,480 (+0.3%)
$34,128 + $24,952
$59,080
2014
$1,475 (+2.8%)
$32,958 + $24,097
$57,055
2013
$1,434 (+7.1%)
$32,958 + $24,097
$57,055
2012
$1,340 (+5.9%)
$32,810 + $23,989
$56,799
2011
$1,266 (+4.1%)
$32,167 + $23,519
$55,686
2010
$1,216 (+2.4%)
$31,537 + $23,058
$54,595
2009
$1,187 (+11.9%)
$31,302 + $22,886
$54,188
2008
$1,061
$31,377 + $22,941
$54,318
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
May 14, 2024 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Renovate the interior of an existing basement to include two new bedrooms, a living space, and a bathroom. Install a new staircase to the basement and replace existing windows and doors. No other changes to the exterior of the building are included.
Replace an existing concrete retaining wall along a driveway. Install new trenched electrical conduit.
Electrical
Grading
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAN PABLO RANCHO
Living Sq. Ft: 992
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 992
Building Sq. Ft: 992
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: EL SOBRANTE ACRES #1 33
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,200
Legal Lot Number: 248
Acres: 0.8999
Zoning Code: R-7
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 992
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4262430178
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Murphy Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
De Anza Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° 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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El Sobrante, CA • 94803
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$790,000 – $956,000
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