Beautiful Muir Oaks home on gated 1.58+/- acre lot w/stunning views of surrounding hills, room for horses or tennis court, formal living & dining rooms, remodeled gourmet eat-in kitchen adjoins family room, 1 bd on main level, large master suite, fabulous backyard w/pool, waterfalls, views & more...
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
1.58 acresLot Size
$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rita Dhillon•DRE #01109990• Compass
Bought with Charles Stellini•DRE #00761819• Pacific Union International
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40710026
Sep 10, 2015
Sold
$1,045,000
$323/sq ft
Aug 12, 2015
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2015
Listed
$998,000
$309/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40551925
Aug 30, 2012
Sold
$795,000
$246/sq ft
Jul 15, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2012
Contingent
—
May 10, 2012
Pending
—
Jan 27, 2012
Price Changed
$799,000
$247/sq ft
Dec 27, 2011
Price Changed
$829,000
$256/sq ft
Dec 4, 2011
Price Changed
$855,000
$264/sq ft
Nov 18, 2011
Listed
$885,000
$274/sq ft
+22
Custom built home with private gated access, views of valley. Usable 1.5 acre lot already zoned for horses. Designer pool and spa with waterfalls and cave. Remodeled kitchen with granite and commercial gas stove. Move in ready home, ideal for entertaining and family living.
Public Records
Aug 4, 1978
Sold
$150,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,424 (+4.7%)
$688,255 + $573,546
$1,261,801
2024
$14,730 (+1.7%)
$674,760 + $562,300
$1,237,060
2023
$14,483 (+1.7%)
$661,530 + $551,275
$1,212,805
2022
$14,239 (+1.9%)
$648,559 + $540,466
$1,189,025
2021
$13,974 (+1.5%)
$635,843 + $529,869
$1,165,712
2020
$13,774 (+1.2%)
$623,376 + $519,480
$1,142,856
2019
$13,610 (+2.7%)
$616,985 + $514,154
$1,131,139
2018
$13,247 (+1.4%)
$604,888 + $504,073
$1,108,961
2017
$13,069 (+7.3%)
$581,400 + $484,500
$1,065,900
2016
$12,183 (+25.1%)
$581,400 + $484,500
$1,065,900
2015
$9,742 (+1.5%)
$570,000 + $475,000
$1,045,000
2014
$9,601 (+0.8%)
$518,342 + $280,266
$798,608
2013
$9,525 (+110.8%)
$518,342 + $280,266
$798,608
2012
$4,519 (+2.1%)
$516,000 + $279,000
$795,000
2011
$4,426 (+1.3%)
$81,492 + $285,894
$367,386
2010
$4,371 (+0.9%)
$79,895 + $280,289
$360,184
2009
$4,333 (+5.1%)
$79,298 + $278,195
$357,493
2008
$4,123
$79,487 + $278,856
$358,343
Tax history for 4953 John Muir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,424 (+4.7%)
$688,255 + $573,546
$1,261,801
2024
$14,730 (+1.7%)
$674,760 + $562,300
$1,237,060
2023
$14,483 (+1.7%)
$661,530 + $551,275
$1,212,805
2022
$14,239 (+1.9%)
$648,559 + $540,466
$1,189,025
2021
$13,974 (+1.5%)
$635,843 + $529,869
$1,165,712
2020
$13,774 (+1.2%)
$623,376 + $519,480
$1,142,856
2019
$13,610 (+2.7%)
$616,985 + $514,154
$1,131,139
2018
$13,247 (+1.4%)
$604,888 + $504,073
$1,108,961
2017
$13,069 (+7.3%)
$581,400 + $484,500
$1,065,900
2016
$12,183 (+25.1%)
$581,400 + $484,500
$1,065,900
2015
$9,742 (+1.5%)
$570,000 + $475,000
$1,045,000
2014
$9,601 (+0.8%)
$518,342 + $280,266
$798,608
2013
$9,525 (+110.8%)
$518,342 + $280,266
$798,608
2012
$4,519 (+2.1%)
$516,000 + $279,000
$795,000
2011
$4,426 (+1.3%)
$81,492 + $285,894
$367,386
2010
$4,371 (+0.9%)
$79,895 + $280,289
$360,184
2009
$4,333 (+5.1%)
$79,298 + $278,195
$357,493
2008
$4,123
$79,487 + $278,856
$358,343
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.58 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
3,235
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1621000023
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
Apr 10, 2015 • Final
Building
Install a fence around the perimeter of a tennis court.
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, RV/Boat Parking, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2015. This data may not match public records. Learn more.