Extraordinary hilltop sanctuary in Alhambra Valley on 1.21 acres with spectacular views of the valley. Great opportunity to buy in Muir Oaks and perfect for those seeking a private and serene home surrounded by Oaks. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths on a single level, kitchen/family room is ideal for entertaining with slider that opens to fantastic patio and deck. Minutes away from restaurants, shopping and access to Hwy 4. The home is in need of updating but the perfect opportunity to make it your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
$555Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Bought with Lauren Kraus•DRE #01802949• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40892950
Mar 27, 2020
Sold
$980,000
$427/sq ft
Feb 15, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 21, 2020
Listed
$975,000
$425/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1984
Sold
$217,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,485 (+4.7%)
$613,533 + $479,670
$1,093,203
2024
$12,880 (+1.7%)
$601,503 + $470,265
$1,071,768
2023
$12,662 (+1.7%)
$589,709 + $461,045
$1,050,754
2022
$12,450 (+2.0%)
$578,147 + $452,005
$1,030,152
2021
$12,206 (+124.6%)
$566,811 + $443,143
$1,009,954
2020
$5,434 (+1.1%)
$555,698 + $434,454
$990,152
2019
$5,374 (+3.2%)
$137,522 + $273,548
$411,070
2018
$5,206 (+1.7%)
$134,826 + $268,185
$403,011
2017
$5,118 (+7.4%)
$129,592 + $257,772
$387,364
2016
$4,767 (+1.2%)
$129,592 + $257,772
$387,364
2015
$4,711 (+1.8%)
$127,051 + $252,718
$379,769
2014
$4,629 (+1.2%)
$122,692 + $244,046
$366,738
2013
$4,575 (+3.6%)
$122,692 + $244,046
$366,738
2012
$4,415 (+2.1%)
$122,138 + $242,944
$365,082
2011
$4,324 (+1.3%)
$119,744 + $238,181
$357,925
2010
$4,269 (+0.9%)
$117,397 + $233,511
$350,908
2009
$4,233 (+5.1%)
$116,520 + $231,766
$348,286
2008
$4,026
$116,797 + $232,317
$349,114
Tax history for 4819 John Muir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,485 (+4.7%)
$613,533 + $479,670
$1,093,203
2024
$12,880 (+1.7%)
$601,503 + $470,265
$1,071,768
2023
$12,662 (+1.7%)
$589,709 + $461,045
$1,050,754
2022
$12,450 (+2.0%)
$578,147 + $452,005
$1,030,152
2021
$12,206 (+124.6%)
$566,811 + $443,143
$1,009,954
2020
$5,434 (+1.1%)
$555,698 + $434,454
$990,152
2019
$5,374 (+3.2%)
$137,522 + $273,548
$411,070
2018
$5,206 (+1.7%)
$134,826 + $268,185
$403,011
2017
$5,118 (+7.4%)
$129,592 + $257,772
$387,364
2016
$4,767 (+1.2%)
$129,592 + $257,772
$387,364
2015
$4,711 (+1.8%)
$127,051 + $252,718
$379,769
2014
$4,629 (+1.2%)
$122,692 + $244,046
$366,738
2013
$4,575 (+3.6%)
$122,692 + $244,046
$366,738
2012
$4,415 (+2.1%)
$122,138 + $242,944
$365,082
2011
$4,324 (+1.3%)
$119,744 + $238,181
$357,925
2010
$4,269 (+0.9%)
$117,397 + $233,511
$350,908
2009
$4,233 (+5.1%)
$116,520 + $231,766
$348,286
2008
$4,026
$116,797 + $232,317
$349,114
*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
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.21 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,293
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1620700110
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RR-40
One Family Rural Residential District
Promote the stability of existing residential neighborhoods of a generally rural nature, which are unique within the community; Avoid the overloading of existing streets and utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of excessive size and population density in relation to the land around them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Insulated Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.