Glorious retreat with stunning views! This spacious home is nestled between Oak trees on an oversized lot (.6 acres) and has expansive views of the Carquinez Strait, surrounding hills, and the valley below. The main house has 3 large bedrooms plus an office and 2 full baths. Nice private master suite. Sunny open floor plan with the large living room, separate dining area, and a spacious kitchen that flows out to the back deck for entertaining, or evenings enjoying the view. Kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, pantry, and breakfast bar. Don’t miss the hot tub! Detached in-law with living room, full kitchen, 1 bedroom, and bath. Even the in-law has a view. New septic. Main home built in 2007. Open Thursday, August 22, 9:30a-12p, and two Sundays: August 25, and September 1, 2-4:30p both days. Please visit and enjoy this phenomenal property.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Alissa Custer•DRE #01703944• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Jessica Waggoner•DRE #02084131• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40879180
Sep 16, 2019
Sold
$865,000
$461/sq ft
Sep 5, 2019
Pending
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Aug 21, 2019
Listed
$749,000
$399/sq ft
Glorious retreat with stunning views! This spacious home is nestled between Oak trees on an oversized lot (.6 acres) and has expansive views of the Carquinez Strait, surrounding hills, and the valley below. The main house has 3 large bedrooms plus an office and 2 full baths. Nice private master suite. Sunny open floor plan with the large living room, separate dining area, and a spacious kitchen that flows out to the back deck for entertaining, or evenings enjoying the view. Kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, pantry, and breakfast bar. Don’t miss the hot tub! Detached in-law with living room, full kitchen, 1 bedroom, and bath. Even the in-law has a view. New septic. Main home built in 2007. Open Thursday, August 22, 9:30a-12p, and two Sundays: August 25, and September 1, 2-4:30p both days. Please visit and enjoy this phenomenal property. Views: Carquinez, Ridge
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40608905
Aug 15, 2013
Sold
$562,000
$300/sq ft
May 28, 2013
Pending
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Apr 1, 2013
Listed
$579,000
$309/sq ft
Newly blt home in 2007. Plus a seperate 1bdrm, 1ba Cottage. Unique private setting. Country style living and near city. Surrounded by Oak trees and winding road. #bd 2 ba, huge deck, hdwd flrs, Watch sunsets from Deck. 2 dwellings on 1 lot. Lots of potential or use as income producer.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40608893
Aug 15, 2013
Sold
$562,000
$300/sq ft
May 28, 2013
Pending
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Apr 1, 2013
Listed
$579,000
$309/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40522761
Mar 26, 2012
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40510749
May 5, 2011
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40451081
Aug 19, 2010
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40395118
Aug 5, 2009
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40088097
Aug 2, 2005
Sold
$655,000
$349/sq ft
Jul 8, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2005
Listed
$499,000
$266/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,490 (+2.3%)
$557,756 + $407,162
$964,918
2024
$12,205 (+1.9%)
$546,820 + $399,179
$945,999
2023
$11,980 (+1.0%)
$536,099 + $391,352
$927,451
2022
$11,862
$525,588 + $383,679
$909,267
2021
$11,873 (+4.5%)
$515,283 + $376,156
$891,439
2020
$11,366 (+38.0%)
$505,180 + $368,781
$873,961
2019
$8,234 (+3.4%)
$500,000 + $365,000
$865,000
2018
$7,964 (+1.7%)
$265,936 + $351,651
$617,587
2017
$7,830 (+7.3%)
$255,610 + $337,997
$593,607
2016
$7,298 (−6.8%)
$255,610 + $337,997
$593,607
2015
$7,834 (+0.6%)
$233,819 + $309,181
$543,000
2014
$7,785 (+121.1%)
$242,000 + $320,000
$562,000
2013
$3,521 (+5.5%)
$242,000 + $320,000
$562,000
2012
$3,337 (−28.9%)
$102,973 + $137,027
$240,000
2011
$4,693 (+27.6%)
$102,973 + $137,027
$240,000
2010
$3,679 (−8.9%)
$148,882 + $198,118
$347,000
2009
$4,037 (−16.3%)
$118,634 + $157,866
$276,500
2008
$4,825
$131,291 + $174,709
$306,000
Tax history for 5705 Sobrante Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,490 (+2.3%)
$557,756 + $407,162
$964,918
2024
$12,205 (+1.9%)
$546,820 + $399,179
$945,999
2023
$11,980 (+1.0%)
$536,099 + $391,352
$927,451
2022
$11,862
$525,588 + $383,679
$909,267
2021
$11,873 (+4.5%)
$515,283 + $376,156
$891,439
2020
$11,366 (+38.0%)
$505,180 + $368,781
$873,961
2019
$8,234 (+3.4%)
$500,000 + $365,000
$865,000
2018
$7,964 (+1.7%)
$265,936 + $351,651
$617,587
2017
$7,830 (+7.3%)
$255,610 + $337,997
$593,607
2016
$7,298 (−6.8%)
$255,610 + $337,997
$593,607
2015
$7,834 (+0.6%)
$233,819 + $309,181
$543,000
2014
$7,785 (+121.1%)
$242,000 + $320,000
$562,000
2013
$3,521 (+5.5%)
$242,000 + $320,000
$562,000
2012
$3,337 (−28.9%)
$102,973 + $137,027
$240,000
2011
$4,693 (+27.6%)
$102,973 + $137,027
$240,000
2010
$3,679 (−8.9%)
$148,882 + $198,118
$347,000
2009
$4,037 (−16.3%)
$118,634 + $157,866
$276,500
2008
$4,825
$131,291 + $174,709
$306,000
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,876
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4301100196
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.
Oct 28, 2025 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a new photovoltaic system and an energy storage system. The project includes electrical plan revisions to relocate and adjust the meter collar and updates to the single-line diagram to reflect as-built changes.
Construct a new wood retaining wall with steel pilings to replace an existing retaining wall.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Guest, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.