Charming 4-BR with a STUNNING MASTER BEDROOM/ or MULTI-PURPOSE HALL on UPPER LEVEL: can be your spacious Art/Photo Studio w/ skylights, lots of natural ambient light, or your Meditation Hall, Yoga studio, Recreation or Rumpus room - endless possibilities. Immerse in the in ground pool, private backyard setting surrounded by hills, ridges. Enjoy the pool view through upgraded kitchen, bedroom, living room or upper level. Suburban bayside region with shopping conveniences of modern life. A relaxed, supportive community ideal for raising children, it's minutes away from regional parks with rural open spaces as far as eyes can see; walk to skateboard park, schools, retail, shops, swim center, public transit, Park & Ride, BART station, w/ direct route LYNX (Route 16) bus to SF.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
6,900 sq ftLot Size
$436Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jojo Soriano•DRE #01716173• Century21 Masters
Bought with Laura Clark•DRE #01265821• Security Pacific Real Estate
This home has tile and parquet floors downstairs. The hallway bathroom has been updated at some point. There is also a Jack and Jill bathroom downstairs. The upstairs room is very large and has many possibilities.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Steve Rebello
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2853 Simas Ave
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40832296
Nov 5, 2018
Sold
$675,000
$338/sq ft
Sep 29, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 18, 2018
Price Changed
$649,000
$325/sq ft
Jul 29, 2018
Listed
$699,000
$350/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1988
Sold
$190,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,031 (+2.8%)
$477,885 + $290,143
$768,028
2024
$10,731 (+2.4%)
$468,515 + $284,454
$752,969
2023
$10,481 (+0.9%)
$459,329 + $278,877
$738,206
2022
$10,386 (+0.2%)
$450,323 + $273,409
$723,732
2021
$10,369 (+4.3%)
$441,494 + $268,049
$709,543
2020
$9,941 (+1.8%)
$432,838 + $262,794
$695,632
2019
$9,769 (+36.5%)
$428,400 + $260,100
$688,500
2018
$7,158 (+44.3%)
$420,000 + $255,000
$675,000
2017
$4,959 (+0.9%)
$97,003 + $210,194
$307,197
2016
$4,913
$97,003 + $210,194
$307,197
2015
$4,909 (+0.5%)
$95,101 + $206,073
$301,174
2014
$4,883 (+1.5%)
$91,839 + $199,002
$290,841
2013
$4,811 (+6.8%)
$91,839 + $199,002
$290,841
2012
$4,504 (+1.1%)
$91,424 + $198,103
$289,527
2011
$4,455 (+5.2%)
$89,632 + $194,219
$283,851
2010
$4,237 (+1.3%)
$87,875 + $190,411
$278,286
2009
$4,182 (+7.3%)
$87,219 + $188,988
$276,207
2008
$3,897
$87,427 + $189,437
$276,864
Tax history for 2853 Simas Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,031 (+2.8%)
$477,885 + $290,143
$768,028
2024
$10,731 (+2.4%)
$468,515 + $284,454
$752,969
2023
$10,481 (+0.9%)
$459,329 + $278,877
$738,206
2022
$10,386 (+0.2%)
$450,323 + $273,409
$723,732
2021
$10,369 (+4.3%)
$441,494 + $268,049
$709,543
2020
$9,941 (+1.8%)
$432,838 + $262,794
$695,632
2019
$9,769 (+36.5%)
$428,400 + $260,100
$688,500
2018
$7,158 (+44.3%)
$420,000 + $255,000
$675,000
2017
$4,959 (+0.9%)
$97,003 + $210,194
$307,197
2016
$4,913
$97,003 + $210,194
$307,197
2015
$4,909 (+0.5%)
$95,101 + $206,073
$301,174
2014
$4,883 (+1.5%)
$91,839 + $199,002
$290,841
2013
$4,811 (+6.8%)
$91,839 + $199,002
$290,841
2012
$4,504 (+1.1%)
$91,424 + $198,103
$289,527
2011
$4,455 (+5.2%)
$89,632 + $194,219
$283,851
2010
$4,237 (+1.3%)
$87,875 + $190,411
$278,286
2009
$4,182 (+7.3%)
$87,219 + $188,988
$276,207
2008
$3,897
$87,427 + $189,437
$276,864
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
1,996
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3604450050
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
Jan 1, 2019 • Final
Public works
Remove and replace the sewer lateral.
Plumbing
Feb 4, 2018 • Final
Central heat with ac
Replace the existing furnace, condenser, and water heater with new units.
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
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.