Contra Costa County property record for 3935 Charles Ave, El Sobrante, CA 94803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,022 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 25 acres (1,089,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,915 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 435-032-005-9 |
| Primary APN | 435-032-005-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,022 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,022 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,089,000 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3935 CHARLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL SOBRANTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94803-3005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | GREEN ACRES 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 361000 |
3935 Charles Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2010.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3935 CHARLES AVE, EL SOBRANTE, CA 94803-3005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201066032 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000207429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3935 Charles Ave was $3,915 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $223,811 (+2%) Land $125,072 Building $98,739 | |
| 2025 | $3,915.00 Homeowner's exemption | $219,423 Land $122,620 Building $96,803 |
| 2023 | $3,732.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $210,904 Land $117,859 Building $93,045 |
| 2022 | $3,664.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3935 Charles Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3935 Charles Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom.
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