Sweet starter home on 1/4 acre lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. Beautiful reinvigorated front garden is welcoming. Level-in with a smart floor plan. Subtly vaulted ceilings throughout. Gorgeous kitchen is the heart of the home, sun drenched via large skylight, gracious island, recessed lighting, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Tranquil, rural outlooks from all bedrooms. Park-like backyard features a patio for dining and relaxing, planting beds, and potential galore. Artichokes, olives, cabbages, and squash are ripening and ready to enjoy. New roof, drainage, water heater, and more. Termite under $300. 1 mile to Peet's, Trader Joe's, Habit Burger Grill. SF commute? Just 2.5 miles to Park & Ride at Hilltop, or 3.5 miles to Hercules WestCAT Lynx - nonstop bus line to SF Transbay Terminal. OPEN SUN. 6/24, 2:00-4:30pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Grace Bishop•DRE #01245471• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Benjamin Rojas•DRE #01870459• Climb Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40825920
Jul 19, 2018
Sold
$535,000
$431/sq ft
Jun 27, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2018
Listed
$489,000
$394/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40441922
Feb 2, 2010
Sold
$268,000
$216/sq ft
Dec 24, 2009
Pending
—
Dec 11, 2009
Listed
$252,900
$204/sq ft
Bank owned. Charming ranch style on a large lot. Beautiful kitchen remodel and some tasteful custom painting. Quiet court location. Newer sectional garage. EZ drive to freeway, shops, restos.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40429159
Sep 16, 2009
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40230225
Jun 20, 2007
Sold
$467,000
$377/sq ft
Mar 11, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 2007
Price Changed
$473,850
$382/sq ft
Jan 22, 2007
Price Changed
$498,750
$402/sq ft
Dec 13, 2006
Listed
$525,000
$423/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40018866
Jul 15, 2004
Sold
$400,000
$323/sq ft
Jun 15, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2004
Listed
$389,000
$314/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 11, 1971
Sold
$24,800
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,881 (+2.9%)
$398,237 + $210,496
$608,733
2024
$8,628 (+2.5%)
$390,429 + $206,369
$596,798
2023
$8,415 (+0.9%)
$382,774 + $202,323
$585,097
2022
$8,340 (+0.3%)
$375,269 + $198,356
$573,625
2021
$8,319 (+4.3%)
$367,911 + $194,467
$562,378
2020
$7,977 (+1.8%)
$360,698 + $190,654
$551,352
2019
$7,836 (+60.2%)
$357,000 + $188,700
$545,700
2018
$4,892 (+2.1%)
$350,000 + $185,000
$535,000
2017
$4,790 (+1.0%)
$177,952 + $120,116
$298,068
2016
$4,744 (+0.1%)
$177,952 + $120,116
$298,068
2015
$4,739 (+0.5%)
$174,463 + $117,761
$292,224
2014
$4,715 (+6.3%)
$168,477 + $113,721
$282,198
2013
$4,436 (+17.6%)
$168,477 + $113,721
$282,198
2012
$3,772 (−14.1%)
$158,209 + $106,791
$265,000
2011
$4,390 (+10.2%)
$136,716 + $92,284
$229,000
2010
$3,986 (−7.2%)
$161,204 + $108,813
$270,017
2009
$4,294 (−18.8%)
$129,044 + $130,956
$260,000
2008
$5,285
$187,067 + $85,933
$273,000
Tax history for 1679 El Toro Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,881 (+2.9%)
$398,237 + $210,496
$608,733
2024
$8,628 (+2.5%)
$390,429 + $206,369
$596,798
2023
$8,415 (+0.9%)
$382,774 + $202,323
$585,097
2022
$8,340 (+0.3%)
$375,269 + $198,356
$573,625
2021
$8,319 (+4.3%)
$367,911 + $194,467
$562,378
2020
$7,977 (+1.8%)
$360,698 + $190,654
$551,352
2019
$7,836 (+60.2%)
$357,000 + $188,700
$545,700
2018
$4,892 (+2.1%)
$350,000 + $185,000
$535,000
2017
$4,790 (+1.0%)
$177,952 + $120,116
$298,068
2016
$4,744 (+0.1%)
$177,952 + $120,116
$298,068
2015
$4,739 (+0.5%)
$174,463 + $117,761
$292,224
2014
$4,715 (+6.3%)
$168,477 + $113,721
$282,198
2013
$4,436 (+17.6%)
$168,477 + $113,721
$282,198
2012
$3,772 (−14.1%)
$158,209 + $106,791
$265,000
2011
$4,390 (+10.2%)
$136,716 + $92,284
$229,000
2010
$3,986 (−7.2%)
$161,204 + $108,813
$270,017
2009
$4,294 (−18.8%)
$129,044 + $130,956
$260,000
2008
$5,285
$187,067 + $85,933
$273,000
*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
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4012730240
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R-1
Suburban Residential Zoning District
This zoning district provides for single-family development that is typical of most residential areas of the city. This is the single largest residential category.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
May 17, 2018 • Final
Residential building
Remove the existing tar roof and install a new single-ply membrane.
Roofing
Jan 26, 2015 • Final
Building
Remove and replace one door with a new door of the same type.
Remodel
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, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, No Steps to Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.