Nestledin the charming town of Sunol, this beautifully maintained home on the sunny side of Kilkare Road is a true gem. Surrounded by mature trees & natural beauty, it offers picturesque landscaping admired by all who visit, with a seasonal creek just across the street. Inside, you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms featuring marble countertops & cherrywood cabinetry. The formal dining or family room features elegant bamboo flooring, and the stunning slate, two-sided fireplace with bench seating adds a cozy touch. The kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, a large island with seating, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, including 2 pantries. Enjoy the convenience of a laundry room with sink & plentiful cherrywood cabinetry. Recent updates include newer water heater, furnace, AC unit & energy-efficient dual-pane windows. Step outside to a large paver patio & fully fenced yard, offering breathtaking views of nature. Wildlife is abundant & the property is graced with 300-year-old oak trees. 2-car garage plus extra parking. Located close to top-rated schools & easy access to commute routes. This home perfectly combines serene living with modern convenience. MUST SEE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$723Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by William Hartkopf•DRE #00414413• REALTY EXPERTS
Contact: 510-862-2456
Bought with Christina Lee•DRE #02229351• Keller Williams Realty
The home has bamboo floors and double pane windows. The kitchen has granite countertops, an island, stainless appliances and a gas range. The backyard has pavers and no backyard neighbors.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 865 Kilkare Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41076297
Dec 23, 2024
Sold
$1,300,000
$696/sq ft
Nov 30, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 18, 2024
Listed
$1,350,000
$723/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41005507
Oct 12, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 2, 2022
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11120912
Mar 4, 2002
Sold
$540,000
$289/sq ft
Feb 14, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Nov 16, 2001
Listed
$579,000
$310/sq ft
FIRST TIME ON MARKET. FIXER UPPER. NEEDS UPDATING. SOLD `AS-IS`. SELLER MOTIVATED. BRING US AN OFFER.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,659 (+248.5%)
$534,000 + $750,000
$1,284,000
2024
$4,207 (−0.6%)
$534,000 + $750,000
$1,284,000
2023
$4,232 (+2.1%)
$64,984 + $309,440
$374,424
2022
$4,144 (+2.4%)
$62,461 + $297,426
$359,887
2021
$4,046 (+2.9%)
$62,461 + $297,426
$359,887
2020
$3,931 (−0.7%)
$61,236 + $291,594
$352,830
2019
$3,960 (+2.2%)
$60,609 + $288,605
$349,214
2018
$3,876 (+3.0%)
$59,420 + $282,947
$342,367
2017
$3,763 (−11.4%)
$57,113 + $271,962
$329,075
2016
$4,249 (+2.4%)
$57,113 + $271,962
$329,075
2015
$4,151 (+1.8%)
$114,272 + $266,631
$380,903
2014
$4,076 (+1.0%)
$110,352 + $257,485
$367,837
2013
$4,036 (+2.7%)
$110,352 + $257,485
$367,837
2012
$3,930 (+0.8%)
$109,854 + $256,322
$366,176
2011
$3,898 (+1.4%)
$107,700 + $251,297
$358,997
2010
$3,843 (+0.6%)
$105,588 + $246,370
$351,958
2009
$3,820 (+2.0%)
$104,800 + $244,531
$349,331
2008
$3,745
$105,050 + $245,113
$350,163
Tax history for 865 Kilkare Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,659 (+248.5%)
$534,000 + $750,000
$1,284,000
2024
$4,207 (−0.6%)
$534,000 + $750,000
$1,284,000
2023
$4,232 (+2.1%)
$64,984 + $309,440
$374,424
2022
$4,144 (+2.4%)
$62,461 + $297,426
$359,887
2021
$4,046 (+2.9%)
$62,461 + $297,426
$359,887
2020
$3,931 (−0.7%)
$61,236 + $291,594
$352,830
2019
$3,960 (+2.2%)
$60,609 + $288,605
$349,214
2018
$3,876 (+3.0%)
$59,420 + $282,947
$342,367
2017
$3,763 (−11.4%)
$57,113 + $271,962
$329,075
2016
$4,249 (+2.4%)
$57,113 + $271,962
$329,075
2015
$4,151 (+1.8%)
$114,272 + $266,631
$380,903
2014
$4,076 (+1.0%)
$110,352 + $257,485
$367,837
2013
$4,036 (+2.7%)
$110,352 + $257,485
$367,837
2012
$3,930 (+0.8%)
$109,854 + $256,322
$366,176
2011
$3,898 (+1.4%)
$107,700 + $251,297
$358,997
2010
$3,843 (+0.6%)
$105,588 + $246,370
$351,958
2009
$3,820 (+2.0%)
$104,800 + $244,531
$349,331
2008
$3,745
$105,050 + $245,113
$350,163
*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
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,867
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
096 053001200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Oct 21, 2025 • Final
Building
Perform a reroof on a residential building by installing a composition overlay on the existing roof deck. The new roof will have a maximum of two layers and meet Class A fire rating requirements.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Closet, Marble, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Stone, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Accessibility Features: Stair Lift
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.