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Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
4,282 sq ftLot Size
$1,172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tanja Odzak•DRE #01992169• eXp Realty of California
Bought with Debbi Dimaggio-betta•DRE #01047447• Corcoran Icon Properties
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41035739
Oct 17, 2023
Sold
$950,000
$1,138/sq ft
Sep 27, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Price Changed
$999,000
$1,196/sq ft
Sep 8, 2023
Price Changed
$1,039,000
$1,244/sq ft
Aug 18, 2023
Listed
$799,000
$957/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20004279
Feb 17, 2000
Sold
$276,000
$331/sq ft
Jan 22, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2000
Listed
$199,000
$238/sq ft
Enchanting 1BR garden cottage, wd flrs, wd stove, dining area, cheerful kitchen, captivating landscaped front & back yds, darling refurbished garden structure. Stained glass excluded. Sq ft per APN may be incorrect!
Public Records
Aug 27, 1984
Sold
$85,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1978
Sold
$53,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,356 (+4.5%)
$296,514 + $691,866
$988,380
2024
$13,742 (+91.7%)
$290,700 + $678,300
$969,000
2023
$7,169 (+3.1%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2022
$6,951 (+5.6%)
$116,999 + $272,999
$389,998
2021
$6,583 (+1.1%)
$116,999 + $272,999
$389,998
2020
$6,509 (+4.6%)
$114,705 + $267,646
$382,351
2019
$6,225 (+2.1%)
$113,530 + $264,904
$378,434
2018
$6,096 (+4.2%)
$111,304 + $259,711
$371,015
2017
$5,848 (+4.1%)
$106,983 + $249,629
$356,612
2016
$5,617 (+0.6%)
$106,983 + $249,629
$356,612
2015
$5,585 (−0.4%)
$104,886 + $244,735
$349,621
2014
$5,607 (+6.6%)
$101,287 + $236,338
$337,625
2013
$5,262 (+14.8%)
$101,287 + $236,338
$337,625
2012
$4,582 (−14.8%)
$93,000 + $217,000
$310,000
2011
$5,378 (+2.3%)
$81,000 + $189,000
$270,000
2010
$5,258 (−1.9%)
$96,915 + $226,136
$323,051
2009
$5,362 (+7.6%)
$98,589 + $230,041
$328,630
2008
$4,984
$98,823 + $230,588
$329,411
Tax history for 3957 Lyman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,356 (+4.5%)
$296,514 + $691,866
$988,380
2024
$13,742 (+91.7%)
$290,700 + $678,300
$969,000
2023
$7,169 (+3.1%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2022
$6,951 (+5.6%)
$116,999 + $272,999
$389,998
2021
$6,583 (+1.1%)
$116,999 + $272,999
$389,998
2020
$6,509 (+4.6%)
$114,705 + $267,646
$382,351
2019
$6,225 (+2.1%)
$113,530 + $264,904
$378,434
2018
$6,096 (+4.2%)
$111,304 + $259,711
$371,015
2017
$5,848 (+4.1%)
$106,983 + $249,629
$356,612
2016
$5,617 (+0.6%)
$106,983 + $249,629
$356,612
2015
$5,585 (−0.4%)
$104,886 + $244,735
$349,621
2014
$5,607 (+6.6%)
$101,287 + $236,338
$337,625
2013
$5,262 (+14.8%)
$101,287 + $236,338
$337,625
2012
$4,582 (−14.8%)
$93,000 + $217,000
$310,000
2011
$5,378 (+2.3%)
$81,000 + $189,000
$270,000
2010
$5,258 (−1.9%)
$96,915 + $226,136
$323,051
2009
$5,362 (+7.6%)
$98,589 + $230,041
$328,630
2008
$4,984
$98,823 + $230,588
$329,411
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,282 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
863
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
029A132301300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
RD
Detached Unit Residential Regulations Zone
The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the RD Detached Unit Residential Zone Regulations. The intent of the Detached Unit Residential RD Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas primarily characterized by a mix of single-unit structures, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Aug 23, 2024 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace the fan coil, heat pump, and air ducts.
HVAC
Aug 23, 2024 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Add a circuit breaker to a heat pump.
Electrical
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
Parking Features: No Garage, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.