Harold Smith ranch home on a large lot in a convenient location close to shopping, schools and minutes from BART. Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, large family room with built-in entertainment center. Professionally landscaped yard. Dual pane windows and walk-in closets.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$893Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Booth•DRE #01388020• Coldwell Banker
Listed by Nancy Booth•DRE #01341390• Coldwell Banker
Bought with Karen Murphy•DRE #00699318• Village Associates Real Estate
Good location close to shopping and restaurants. Do not miss the ceilings in the living room. Kitchen is clean though could use a refreshing. Great yard with multiple terraces and a tree house.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40535375
Sep 21, 2011
Sold
$680,000
$404/sq ft
Aug 3, 2011
Pending
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Jul 22, 2011
Listed
$665,000
$395/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40061446
May 24, 2005
Sold
$830,000
$493/sq ft
Feb 20, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 2005
Listed
$825,000
$490/sq ft
+4
.85+ acre lot w/flat area above wood fence in back. Charming home w/family room, wood floors, wood beam ceilings,flat backyard, 2 full baths, all bedrooms w/walk-in closets. Photos @e-RealEstate4u.com. Harold Smith Home.
Public Records
Mar 18, 2005
Sold
$830,000
$493/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1996
Sold
$336,000
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1987
Sold
$230,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,160 (+1.7%)
$714,892 + $156,295
$871,187
2024
$10,979 (+4.0%)
$700,875 + $153,231
$854,106
2023
$10,556 (+1.6%)
$687,133 + $150,227
$837,360
2022
$10,393 (+1.6%)
$673,660 + $147,282
$820,942
2021
$10,234 (+2.0%)
$660,451 + $144,395
$804,846
2020
$10,035 (−0.3%)
$647,501 + $141,564
$789,065
2019
$10,063 (+3.6%)
$640,862 + $140,113
$780,975
2018
$9,710 (+1.7%)
$628,297 + $137,366
$765,663
2017
$9,552 (+4.1%)
$603,900 + $132,033
$735,933
2016
$9,176 (+0.9%)
$603,900 + $132,033
$735,933
2015
$9,094 (+1.3%)
$592,059 + $129,445
$721,504
2014
$8,980 (+3.5%)
$571,743 + $125,004
$696,747
2013
$8,676 (+4.6%)
$571,743 + $125,004
$696,747
2012
$8,296 (−5.2%)
$569,160 + $124,440
$693,600
2011
$8,751 (+0.6%)
$548,974 + $120,026
$669,000
2010
$8,700 (−11.9%)
$501,977 + $198,023
$700,000
2009
$9,871
$501,978 + $198,022
$700,000
2008
$9,868
$585,520 + $230,980
$816,500
Tax history for 279 Rheem Blvd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,160 (+1.7%)
$714,892 + $156,295
$871,187
2024
$10,979 (+4.0%)
$700,875 + $153,231
$854,106
2023
$10,556 (+1.6%)
$687,133 + $150,227
$837,360
2022
$10,393 (+1.6%)
$673,660 + $147,282
$820,942
2021
$10,234 (+2.0%)
$660,451 + $144,395
$804,846
2020
$10,035 (−0.3%)
$647,501 + $141,564
$789,065
2019
$10,063 (+3.6%)
$640,862 + $140,113
$780,975
2018
$9,710 (+1.7%)
$628,297 + $137,366
$765,663
2017
$9,552 (+4.1%)
$603,900 + $132,033
$735,933
2016
$9,176 (+0.9%)
$603,900 + $132,033
$735,933
2015
$9,094 (+1.3%)
$592,059 + $129,445
$721,504
2014
$8,980 (+3.5%)
$571,743 + $125,004
$696,747
2013
$8,676 (+4.6%)
$571,743 + $125,004
$696,747
2012
$8,296 (−5.2%)
$569,160 + $124,440
$693,600
2011
$8,751 (+0.6%)
$548,974 + $120,026
$669,000
2010
$8,700 (−11.9%)
$501,977 + $198,023
$700,000
2009
$9,871
$501,978 + $198,022
$700,000
2008
$9,868
$585,520 + $230,980
$816,500
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,682
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2550510073
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
1-DUA
One Dwelling Unit Per Acre Residential District
The purpose of the 1-DUA zoning districts is to provide for a residential environment consisting of low density, detached, single-family homes consistent with the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Feb 13, 2024 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Perform a repipe of the drain system.
Plumbing
Mar 16, 2020 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
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, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Pantry,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Building Area Total: 1,682
Builder Name: Harold Smith
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Terraced Back, Terraced Up
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shake
Property Information
Living Area: 1682
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1955
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 37450
Lot Size Area: 0.859734
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.859734
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Location
School Information
High School District: Moraga (925) 376-5943
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,682
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2550510073
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Donald L. Rheem Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
Campolindo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 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, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Moraga, CA • 94556
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.43M – $1.73M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2011. This data may not match public records. Learn more.