Unlimited Possibilities for this one-of-a-kind Downtown Pleasanton property. Rare Central Commercial district zoning allows for residential, commercial/office or mixed use. Large level lot allows for possible multiple units. Previously-approved, now-expired plans to add 3 additional units. Existing 3 bedroom, 1 bath 1940 bungalow has been recently remodeled throughout with beautiful hardwood floors, marble fireplace, adorable vintage features throughout including doorknobs and fixtures, fresh paint, updated kitchen with quartz counters and breakfast nook plus remodeled full bathroom. Laundry/mudroom with storage. Expansive driveway and detached garage. Expand existing home to suit your commercial or residential needs and/or possible to build ADU or multiple units on this great downtown site.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,150 sq ftLot Size
$1,252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Carey•DRE #01055545• Investment Real Estate
Bought with Mike Carey•DRE #01055545• Investment Real Estate
Charming downtown Pleasanton 1940's built home. Zoned for commercial, residential, mixed use and office space. Possibility of adding 3 more units. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated. Living room with attractive marble fireplace....
Refinished hardwood floors. Great curb appeal.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maureen Millman
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 236 Ray St
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40946697
Jul 12, 2021
Sold
$1,260,000
$1,100/sq ft
Apr 30, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2021
Listed
$1,248,000
$1,090/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40923057
Dec 28, 2020
Sold
$1,156,000
$1,010/sq ft
Oct 17, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 8, 2020
Listed
$998,000
$872/sq ft
+27
Nostalgic charm in the heart of downtown Pleasanton. Beautiful rustic hardwood floors, living room with stunning marble fireplace and old world charm base boards and wood cased windows. New interior and exterior paint. Sunny quartz kitchen with brushed brass fixtures and breakfast nook. 1940's crystal and brass door knobs. Beautifully remodeled bathroom with pretty tile floor and expansive shower. Enjoy downtown views while working from home. Wonderful laundry/mud room. Expansive parcel with previously approved plans to add 3 additional units. Current zoning in CC-District allows for residential, office, commercial or mixed use. There are many options for this wonderful and rare parcel.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27502011
Jul 22, 1998
Sold
$320,000
$279/sq ft
Oct 8, 1997
Listed
$375,000
$328/sq ft
GREAT DOWN TOWN LOCATION. ZONED RESIDENTIAL AND OR OFFICE. HUGE LOT WITH MUCH PARKING AND ROOM TO BUILD. GREAT FOR OWNER/USER.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,137 (+18.7%)
$375,383 + $1,081,694
$1,457,077
2024
$14,438 (+1.2%)
$375,383 + $1,081,694
$1,457,077
2023
$14,274 (+5.6%)
$368,024 + $858,723
$1,226,747
2022
$13,522 (+2.6%)
$353,736 + $825,384
$1,179,120
2021
$13,176 (+150.1%)
$353,736 + $825,384
$1,179,120
2020
$5,268 (−1.2%)
$346,800 + $809,200
$1,156,000
2019
$5,331 (+2.1%)
$137,607 + $321,083
$458,690
2018
$5,224 (+2.6%)
$134,909 + $314,789
$449,698
2017
$5,092 (+8.4%)
$129,672 + $302,568
$432,240
2016
$4,698 (+1.9%)
$129,672 + $302,568
$432,240
2015
$4,611 (−1.7%)
$127,129 + $296,636
$423,765
2014
$4,693 (−1.5%)
$122,767 + $286,457
$409,224
2013
$4,763 (+2.3%)
$122,767 + $286,457
$409,224
2012
$4,656 (+1.7%)
$122,213 + $285,165
$407,378
2011
$4,580 (+1.4%)
$119,817 + $279,574
$399,391
2010
$4,517 (+0.6%)
$117,468 + $274,093
$391,561
2009
$4,490 (+2.5%)
$116,591 + $272,045
$388,636
2008
$4,382
$116,868 + $272,693
$389,561
Tax history for 236 Ray St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,137 (+18.7%)
$375,383 + $1,081,694
$1,457,077
2024
$14,438 (+1.2%)
$375,383 + $1,081,694
$1,457,077
2023
$14,274 (+5.6%)
$368,024 + $858,723
$1,226,747
2022
$13,522 (+2.6%)
$353,736 + $825,384
$1,179,120
2021
$13,176 (+150.1%)
$353,736 + $825,384
$1,179,120
2020
$5,268 (−1.2%)
$346,800 + $809,200
$1,156,000
2019
$5,331 (+2.1%)
$137,607 + $321,083
$458,690
2018
$5,224 (+2.6%)
$134,909 + $314,789
$449,698
2017
$5,092 (+8.4%)
$129,672 + $302,568
$432,240
2016
$4,698 (+1.9%)
$129,672 + $302,568
$432,240
2015
$4,611 (−1.7%)
$127,129 + $296,636
$423,765
2014
$4,693 (−1.5%)
$122,767 + $286,457
$409,224
2013
$4,763 (+2.3%)
$122,767 + $286,457
$409,224
2012
$4,656 (+1.7%)
$122,213 + $285,165
$407,378
2011
$4,580 (+1.4%)
$119,817 + $279,574
$399,391
2010
$4,517 (+0.6%)
$117,468 + $274,093
$391,561
2009
$4,490 (+2.5%)
$116,591 + $272,045
$388,636
2008
$4,382
$116,868 + $272,693
$389,561
*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
9,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,972
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
094 011003900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
C-C
Central Commercial District
The purpose of the C-C central commercial district is as follows: To maintain compactness and encourage more intensive development in Pleasanton’s central business district; To maximize the efficiency of the central district by limiting or prohibiting uses that break the continuity of commercial frontage or are incompatible with an attractive pedestrian shopping area; To facilitate the establishment of assessment districts for provision of off-street parking facilities by limiting or prohibiting drive-in type uses that would not benefit substantially from public off-street parking facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Laundromat
General retail
Restaurant
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Jul 3, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Convert a recreation room into an accessory dwelling unit. The new unit will include a bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchenette.
ADU
Jul 31, 2024 • Final
Residential new construction
Construct a new two-story detached accessory building. The structure includes a three-car garage and laundry room on the lower level, with a recreation room, half bathroom, utility sink, and balcony on the upper level.
ADU
New construction
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
Property Information
Living Area: 1145
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1940
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 9150
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular, Curb(s), Front Yard, Street Light(s)
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,972
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,150 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Alameda County
APN: 094 011003900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valley View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Pleasanton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Amador Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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