UPDATED! EXPANSIVE! PRIVATE! PEACEFUL! Welcome to 5525 Old School Road where you'll find a wonderfully updated 2940± 4BR/2.5BA one-story ranch-style home on a 2.28± acre lot. The home features an expanded 1-story floor plan with an open concept kitchen/nook/family/dining room combo, center island, marble counter-tops, custom cabinetry and trim, chef's range, hardwood floors, wide entry and hallways. A separate game room/bonus room with custom wet bar and built-in wine refrigerator, abundant cabinetry and loads of natural light. The outdoor spaces include a large rear patio with custom built-in kitchen with gas grill and a custom gas firepit on an elevated granite tabletop. A separate barn is waiting for your plans to update it with a custom shop and potential ADU building. Room for horses, goats, chickens and other critters. The possibilities are endless for this magical property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
2.28 acresLot Size
$736Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gregory Jackson•DRE #01111634• The Agency
Bought with Amanda Mcdonell•DRE #01936218• Compass
This is a true fixer upper. The home appears to be mostly original. The property is very nice with some views out the back of the house. The unpermitted back house is two stories.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Steve Rebello
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5525 Old School Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41019360
Mar 28, 2023
Sold
$2,205,000
$750/sq ft
Feb 15, 2023
Contingent
—
Feb 15, 2023
Listed
$2,295,000
$781/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41008243
Feb 16, 2023
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40797334
Mar 2, 2018
Sold
$999,900
$340/sq ft
Feb 20, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2018
Price Changed
$999,900
$340/sq ft
Jan 4, 2018
Relisted
—
Dec 14, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 20, 2017
Price Changed
$1,100,000
$374/sq ft
Sep 16, 2017
Listed
$1,200,000
$408/sq ft
+24
Wonderful Country location, home in need of love to make it shine again. Great opportunity to restore the home and land. Minutes to Blackhawk Plaza. Second home on the property with 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths and approximately 1500 square feet. Horses welcome.
Public Records
May 15, 2017
Sold
$441,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1978
Sold
$143,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,811 (+1.5%)
$915,586 + $560,020
$1,475,606
2024
$15,577 (+29.3%)
$897,634 + $549,040
$1,446,674
2023
$12,047 (+0.7%)
$880,034 + $538,275
$1,418,309
2022
$11,959 (+2.1%)
$902,257 + $191,277
$1,093,534
2021
$11,716 (+0.5%)
$884,566 + $187,527
$1,072,093
2020
$11,657 (+1.2%)
$867,222 + $183,850
$1,051,072
2019
$11,521 (+1.1%)
$858,330 + $181,965
$1,040,295
2018
$11,394 (−27.5%)
$841,500 + $178,398
$1,019,898
2017
$15,716 (+213.7%)
$1,088,340 + $349,860
$1,438,200
2016
$5,010 (+1.0%)
$1,088,340 + $349,860
$1,438,200
2015
$4,960 (+1.1%)
$180,159 + $267,667
$447,826
2014
$4,907 (−0.7%)
$173,977 + $258,483
$432,460
2013
$4,941 (+4.4%)
$173,977 + $258,483
$432,460
2012
$4,731 (+1.6%)
$173,191 + $257,315
$430,506
2011
$4,655 (+1.0%)
$169,796 + $252,270
$422,066
2010
$4,609 (−0.1%)
$166,467 + $247,324
$413,791
2009
$4,615 (+4.1%)
$165,223 + $245,476
$410,699
2008
$4,432
$165,616 + $246,060
$411,676
Tax history for 5525 Old School Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,811 (+1.5%)
$915,586 + $560,020
$1,475,606
2024
$15,577 (+29.3%)
$897,634 + $549,040
$1,446,674
2023
$12,047 (+0.7%)
$880,034 + $538,275
$1,418,309
2022
$11,959 (+2.1%)
$902,257 + $191,277
$1,093,534
2021
$11,716 (+0.5%)
$884,566 + $187,527
$1,072,093
2020
$11,657 (+1.2%)
$867,222 + $183,850
$1,051,072
2019
$11,521 (+1.1%)
$858,330 + $181,965
$1,040,295
2018
$11,394 (−27.5%)
$841,500 + $178,398
$1,019,898
2017
$15,716 (+213.7%)
$1,088,340 + $349,860
$1,438,200
2016
$5,010 (+1.0%)
$1,088,340 + $349,860
$1,438,200
2015
$4,960 (+1.1%)
$180,159 + $267,667
$447,826
2014
$4,907 (−0.7%)
$173,977 + $258,483
$432,460
2013
$4,941 (+4.4%)
$173,977 + $258,483
$432,460
2012
$4,731 (+1.6%)
$173,191 + $257,315
$430,506
2011
$4,655 (+1.0%)
$169,796 + $252,270
$422,066
2010
$4,609 (−0.1%)
$166,467 + $247,324
$413,791
2009
$4,615 (+4.1%)
$165,223 + $245,476
$410,699
2008
$4,432
$165,616 + $246,060
$411,676
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Convert an unpermitted second unit back into an existing barn.
ADU
Demolition
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, RV Possible
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths, Window
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.