Small in Size, Big on Charm, Lifestyle, and Opportunity! Escape the hustle and bustle and discover your own peaceful hillside retreat at 5920 Skyline Drive in El Sobrante! Tucked away in a scenic setting, this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers approximately 665 sq. ft. of cozy living space on a generous 8,000 sq. ft. lot. Perfect for those who appreciate simplicity, privacy, and the beauty of nature without sacrificing the conveniences of modern living. Enjoy quiet mornings, fresh hillside air, and outdoor space ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply unwinding. Previously operated as a successful Airbnb, reportedly commanding attractive nightly rates, this property offers exciting possibilities as a personal getaway, primary residence, or potential income-producing investment. Just minutes from local shopping, dining, and everyday essentials, with nearby Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area and Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve offering wonderful opportunities for outdoor adventures. Convenient access to San Pablo Dam Road, Appian Way, and major East Bay highways keeps Berkeley, Richmond, Pinole, and surrounding communities within easy reach. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful hillside living with city conveniences close by. Come experience the charm and possibilities for yourself!
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$550,000
5920 Skyline Dr, El Sobrante, CA 94803
1beds
665sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$496,500 Zestimate®
$827/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days
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Listed by:
Kailash Chander DRE #02346377 925-551-1830,
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41153505
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 665
- Total interior livable area: 665 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Side Yard Access, Parking Lot
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Side Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4301020089
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Sobrante
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $827/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $491,938
- Date on market: 11/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$496,500
$462,000 - $531,000
$2,123/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2020 | Sold | $441,000$663/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #40904408 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $441,000-11.6%$663/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bartels #40904408 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2019 | Listing removed | $499,000$750/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bartels Realtors #40840865 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $499,000+33.1%$750/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bartels #40840865 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2006 | Sold | $375,000+150%$564/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2006 | Sold | $150,000$226/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $491,938 +2% |
| 2025 | $6,337 +2.3% | $482,293 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,191 +1.9% | $472,837 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,077 +1% | $463,567 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,016 -0.1% | $454,479 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,019 +14.6% | $445,568 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $5,254 +3% | $394,000 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $5,102 +8.4% | $381,000 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $4,709 +3.7% | $355,500 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $4,541 +9.8% | $341,500 +12% |
| 2016 | $4,135 +48.4% | $305,000 +22% |
| 2015 | $2,786 | $250,000 +30.9% |
| 2014 | $2,786 | $191,000 +26.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $150,500 +14.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $131,000 -5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $138,500 -19.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $172,000 -0.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $173,500 -25.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $232,000 -39.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $382,500 +1342% |
| 2006 | -- | $26,526 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,007 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,498 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,031 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,541 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,061 |
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