By Hans Gerson noted architect So private. Located on prime large lot - gorgeous setting. Fabulous example of mid-cent design - beamed ceilings, walls of glass, original late 40's finishes. Concrete floors, built-ins and expansive deck. Peek of the Bay. Two car garage and elevator to residence
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$1,065Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ruth Frassetto•DRE #00779030• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Robert Hugh Robertson•DRE #01394983• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40421160
Sep 25, 2009
Sold
$950,000
$495/sq ft
Aug 7, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jul 23, 2009
Listed
$865,000
$451/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,275 (+2.4%)
$987,474 + $377,103
$1,364,577
2024
$18,815 (+2.0%)
$968,112 + $369,709
$1,337,821
2023
$18,445 (+1.5%)
$949,130 + $362,460
$1,311,590
2022
$18,179 (+0.3%)
$930,520 + $355,353
$1,285,873
2021
$18,119 (+4.5%)
$912,275 + $348,386
$1,260,661
2020
$17,342 (+1.9%)
$894,388 + $341,555
$1,235,943
2019
$17,026 (+12.0%)
$885,218 + $338,053
$1,223,271
2018
$15,203 (+1.7%)
$867,861 + $331,425
$1,199,286
2017
$14,948 (+3.6%)
$834,162 + $222,440
$1,056,602
2016
$14,430 (+2.0%)
$834,162 + $222,440
$1,056,602
2015
$14,145 (+12.5%)
$800,000 + $200,000
$1,000,000
2014
$12,577 (+9.4%)
$671,054 + $178,946
$850,000
2013
$11,499 (+13.4%)
$671,054 + $178,946
$850,000
2012
$10,143 (−8.9%)
$611,843 + $163,157
$775,000
2011
$11,135 (−10.7%)
$565,658 + $150,842
$716,500
2010
$12,476 (+297.6%)
$621,710 + $165,790
$787,500
2009
$3,138 (+4.1%)
$686,447 + $183,053
$869,500
2008
$3,013
$48,103 + $138,633
$186,736
Tax history for 52 Highgate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,275 (+2.4%)
$987,474 + $377,103
$1,364,577
2024
$18,815 (+2.0%)
$968,112 + $369,709
$1,337,821
2023
$18,445 (+1.5%)
$949,130 + $362,460
$1,311,590
2022
$18,179 (+0.3%)
$930,520 + $355,353
$1,285,873
2021
$18,119 (+4.5%)
$912,275 + $348,386
$1,260,661
2020
$17,342 (+1.9%)
$894,388 + $341,555
$1,235,943
2019
$17,026 (+12.0%)
$885,218 + $338,053
$1,223,271
2018
$15,203 (+1.7%)
$867,861 + $331,425
$1,199,286
2017
$14,948 (+3.6%)
$834,162 + $222,440
$1,056,602
2016
$14,430 (+2.0%)
$834,162 + $222,440
$1,056,602
2015
$14,145 (+12.5%)
$800,000 + $200,000
$1,000,000
2014
$12,577 (+9.4%)
$671,054 + $178,946
$850,000
2013
$11,499 (+13.4%)
$671,054 + $178,946
$850,000
2012
$10,143 (−8.9%)
$611,843 + $163,157
$775,000
2011
$11,135 (−10.7%)
$565,658 + $150,842
$716,500
2010
$12,476 (+297.6%)
$621,710 + $165,790
$787,500
2009
$3,138 (+4.1%)
$686,447 + $183,053
$869,500
2008
$3,013
$48,103 + $138,633
$186,736
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,919
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5721700135
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 29, 2018 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Perform an interior remodel of the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Replace doors in the master bedroom and two additional bedrooms. Remodel the master bathroom and two secondary bathrooms. Relocate the main electrical panel from a closet to the garage and upgrade the laundry room subpanel.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Mar 22, 2018 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove and replace the roof with a built-up tar and gravel 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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
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