This almost unheard of 3.37 ACRE idyllic hillside retreat tucked privately away in a quiet Pinole Valley neighborhood – with swimming pool, craft cabanas, circular driveway, a mountain bike run – is a dream setting for creators, urban farmers, outdoor enthusiasts and beyond. Surrounded by big skies with views to Mt. Tamalpais, this home checks all the most desired boxes: open floor plan, updated kitchen with 36” pro stove, and a large converted room for rumpus /gym/office. An open staircase leads to a spacious 2nd floor deck ideal for enjoying quiet morning coffees and amazing evening sunsets. The large primary bedroom’s en suite, as well as the hallway bath, were beautifully remodeled with high-end fixtures. Three additional bedrooms upstairs make for a terrific floor plan for both family and flexibility. An amazing setting, so much land, with easy access to nearby cities as well as epic hiking at nearby Sobrante Ridge Preserve, this is truly a rare opportunity not to be missed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
3.37 acresLot Size
$544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julie Durkee•DRE #01988556• Winkler Real Estate Group
Bought with Jeffrey Vu•DRE #02088910• Winkler Real Estate Group
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40971694
Nov 23, 2021
Sold
$1,300,000
$591/sq ft
Nov 3, 2021
Pending
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Oct 20, 2021
Listed
$1,170,000
$532/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40789092
Jun 1, 2018
Sold
$815,000
$370/sq ft
Apr 13, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 24, 2018
Price Changed
$830,000
$377/sq ft
Mar 24, 2018
Relisted
—
Dec 14, 2017
Pending
—
Dec 8, 2017
Relisted
—
Nov 14, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 12, 2017
Listed
$799,950
$364/sq ft
+25
Maybe the finest lot to ever go on the market in Pinole Valley. 3.37 acres Hilltop bluff off a private driveway (from Simas Ave) Huge level area and absolute privacy in this natural sanctuary with panoramic views toward Mt. Tamalpais and Beautiful valley views towards the Bay. This 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2200 sq. ft. Home (per owner) has a beautiful circular driveway and a huge resort style backyard with swimming pool for entertaining. The property has development potential with possible lot split. Check with the City for additional information. This is definitely a legacy property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,245 (+0.9%)
$653,847 + $346,153
$1,000,000
2024
$14,121 (−3.1%)
$653,847 + $346,153
$1,000,000
2023
$14,571 (−19.3%)
$653,847 + $346,153
$1,000,000
2022
$18,059 (+45.5%)
$715,000 + $325,000
$1,040,000
2021
$12,413 (+4.4%)
$850,000 + $450,000
$1,300,000
2020
$11,895 (+1.8%)
$541,356 + $315,353
$856,709
2019
$11,688 (+372.0%)
$535,806 + $312,120
$847,926
2018
$2,477 (+2.4%)
$525,300 + $306,000
$831,300
2017
$2,419 (+1.7%)
$32,422 + $72,501
$104,923
2016
$2,379 (+0.7%)
$32,422 + $72,501
$104,923
2015
$2,362 (−0.3%)
$31,787 + $71,080
$102,867
2014
$2,369 (+1.9%)
$30,697 + $68,642
$99,339
2013
$2,324 (+5.2%)
$30,697 + $68,642
$99,339
2012
$2,209 (+2.2%)
$30,559 + $68,332
$98,891
2011
$2,161 (+5.7%)
$29,960 + $66,993
$96,953
2010
$2,044 (+3.0%)
$29,373 + $65,680
$95,053
2009
$1,984 (+7.0%)
$29,154 + $65,190
$94,344
2008
$1,855
$29,224 + $65,345
$94,569
Tax history for 2718 Simas Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,245 (+0.9%)
$653,847 + $346,153
$1,000,000
2024
$14,121 (−3.1%)
$653,847 + $346,153
$1,000,000
2023
$14,571 (−19.3%)
$653,847 + $346,153
$1,000,000
2022
$18,059 (+45.5%)
$715,000 + $325,000
$1,040,000
2021
$12,413 (+4.4%)
$850,000 + $450,000
$1,300,000
2020
$11,895 (+1.8%)
$541,356 + $315,353
$856,709
2019
$11,688 (+372.0%)
$535,806 + $312,120
$847,926
2018
$2,477 (+2.4%)
$525,300 + $306,000
$831,300
2017
$2,419 (+1.7%)
$32,422 + $72,501
$104,923
2016
$2,379 (+0.7%)
$32,422 + $72,501
$104,923
2015
$2,362 (−0.3%)
$31,787 + $71,080
$102,867
2014
$2,369 (+1.9%)
$30,697 + $68,642
$99,339
2013
$2,324 (+5.2%)
$30,697 + $68,642
$99,339
2012
$2,209 (+2.2%)
$30,559 + $68,332
$98,891
2011
$2,161 (+5.7%)
$29,960 + $66,993
$96,953
2010
$2,044 (+3.0%)
$29,373 + $65,680
$95,053
2009
$1,984 (+7.0%)
$29,154 + $65,190
$94,344
2008
$1,855
$29,224 + $65,345
$94,569
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.37 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,228
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3603720545
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
Sep 19, 2023 • Final
Residential solar
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system with panels and a new electrical subpanel.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 19, 2023 • Final
Residential building
Perform a complete roof tear-off. Replace the existing metal tile roofing with a new roofing system.
Roofing
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.
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