2955 Cornelius Dr

San Pablo, CA
$ 638,000 Beds 3 Baths 1.5 Sq 1,080
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An artist’s retreat in the heart of Tara Hills. This single-level 3 bed, 1.5 bath home has been lovingly maintained, but it is the outdoor setting that makes 2955 Cornelius truly memorable. Created over time by its artist-owner, the landscape was approached much like a canvas: layering stone, texture, color, sculptural plantings and intimate places to pause, gather and take in the light. The rear fence line was intentionally lowered to preserve the open outlook beyond the yard, creating a rare sense of space with no rear homes directly in view. Butterflies drift through the garden, sunsets wash the landscape in warm evening color, and the spa became a favorite daily ritual for the owner. Multiple outdoor destinations invite you to enjoy the setting from morning through evening, including a dining patio directly off the kitchen for easy indoor-outdoor living. The primary bedroom also opens to the backyard through a double-pane sliding glass door, placing the garden and spa just steps away. Inside, the comfortable one-level floor plan features a wood-burning fireplace and reflects years of thoughtful care. Meaningful improvements include a permitted roof replacement in 2019, documented electrical main/meter-panel improvements in 2022, and a new 50-gallon water heater in 2024.. The garage served as both the owner’s art studio and a home for his classic car, a fitting extension of a property designed to inspire creativity. Tucked away but conveniently close to I-80 access, shops, and restaurants. With its expressive gardens, open horizon, spa retreat and easy indoor-outdoor flow, this is a Tara Hills home with a character and sense of place that cannot simply be recreated.

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  • Price
  • $ 638,000
  • City
  • San Pablo
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Contra Costa
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.17 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94806
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,080
  • Year Built
  • 1961
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • 41147777
Listed By: Gillian Perkins with eXp Realty of California, Inc.; 510-776-3794
Data Source: Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS

Features

General

Living Area 1080
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling None
Roof Composition Shingles
Appliances Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Ranch
Pool Features Above Ground
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1961
Electric No Solar
Stories Count 1
Levels One Story
Property Subtype Detached
County Contra Costa
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Subdivision Name Tara Hills
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Tara Hills to Shawn to Cornelius
City San Pablo
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 7280
Spa Features Heated
Property Condition Existing
Standard Status Active

Interior Features

Interior Amenities No Additional Rooms,Breakfast Nook
Flooring Carpet
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Laundry Closet,Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Total Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Features Breakfast Nook,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Disposal,Refrigerator
Total Baths 2
1/2 Baths 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Lighting,Garden,Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden/Play,Side Yard,Sprinklers Automatic,Landscape Back,Landscape Front
Fencing Fenced,Wood
Parking Features Attached,Off Street,Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener
Lot Features Premium Lot,Back Yard,Front Yard,Landscaped
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 7405.2
Building Area Total 1080
Lot Size Acres 0.17
ADU Y/N false

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Newark, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/10/2026 Listed $638,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94806

Price
AVG $650K
$640K
Year Built
AVG 1969
1961

Areas That We Cover

2955 Cornelius Dr San Pablo, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $638000 with 1080 sqft and a lot size of 0.17 Acres Acre(s). 2955 Cornelius Dr San Pablo has 3 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1961. The property's zip code is 94806 which is in San Pablo, CA

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