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3316 Hillcrest Rd

Living Room. From here enjoy sunsets out the front window through filtered trees.

Family room or 'the South Pacific' room with skylights, access to deck.

Fully restored and update kitchen: Doug fir cabinets, quartz counters, deep sink, electric 4 burner glass stove top, double kitchen-aid oven, fridge, disposer, breakfast bar with pendant lighting

Right off the deck, 3 directions of exploration and fun await you, including this real tiki bar that seats 4 for serving drinks

Front yard is above street level, affording many great views, benches, babbling water fountain.

Flowering plants throughout each season. Here Wisteria greets with heavenly scents.

Closing bi-folding front gate keeps the deer and animals out.

Rose ground covers, tea hybrids, and climbers

Enjoy sunsets from the front yard and living room, plus sunrises in the back yard and from the family room.

Updated 1 hour agoListed Jun 20

$3,600/ mo

Doesn't include deposits and fees

3 beds2 baths1600 sqft house

Available August 1

3316 Hillcrest Rd

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What you get

Pet-friendlyIn-unit laundryParkingAir conditioning

Costs, fees, and lease terms

Lease terms

Policies: Pets on a case by case approval. NO smoking or vaping is allowed anywhere on property. Tenant shall not bring into the home any sources of mold, mildew, or fungus from any source including but not limited to furniture, clothing, etc. No sub-leasing is allowed. Parking is on the driveway and street in front of house. No storage in garage allowed. Lease duration is 6 mos (preferred) or 1 year renewed annually. Required fees: None if you use Zillow for credit, employment and background check. Otherwise, $45 but only AFTER landlord has preliminarily accepted your application & lease terms. Tenant pays PG&E, EBMUD: optional are Alarm, Cable, Fiber Optic Internet. Solar power nor EV charging are currently available. Tenant's responsibilities include keeping the home clean and maintaining landscaping. No hording allowed in or out. Home and grounds must be kept neat and clean. All terms subject to landlord's final approval in writing. No 'holds' - landlord will continue processing applications until a final lease is agreed to in writing.

Pricing comparison

$357

At $3,600, this listing is priced $357 more than the current market rate for a 3 bedroom home in San Pablo.

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About the building

Not your average rental house. Please read all. Requires landscape maintenance[1]; No storage allowed in 600 SqFt garage[2].… Viewing: Do not disturb occupant. 24 hrs needed w/appt only. 1st availability to view Sunday June 21, 2026 1pm. Size: Clean & neat 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ~1600 sqft, living room + step-down family room 20' x 20' w/beamed cathedral ceilings, 2 skylights Dining area Style & Age: Custom 1 story rancher, extensively remodeled 2022-2024 New hardwood floors, remodeled baths, new paint, updated kitchen, custom light fixtures Setting: Tahoe-like forest setting offers a 24/7 escape/retreat/peace/quiet/seclusion Location: NE Richmond/West El Sobrante Hills/San Pablo Ridge just 20 miles from San Francisco in the East Bay hills at 350 ft elevation near the north entrance of WildCat Canyon Park (2,700 acres). 10 minutes to El Cerrito Del Norte Bart, 15 minutes to Orinda. Within El Cerrito/Berkeley fog belt. Not within any city or town limit at 350 ft elevation. Not in the town of El Sobrante nor the city limits of Richmond or San Pablo. Neighboring lots are up to 5 acres each incl 10 acres of open space across street. NOT in Earthquake or flood zone. Gentle Pacific Ocean/SF Bay breeze bless this location, protected from strong winds by being situated in an escarpment, south facing back yard we call 'the Sunken Garden.' Lot: 1/4 acre (like two seperate lots) with giant shade trees, fruit/nut trees, back yard is bright/sunny south facing. Property is fenced and gated to keep deer out and has views of North Bay. no neighbors in sight, not even across the street! Just nature all around. Features: hardwood floors, central heat & A/C, washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher, disposal, quartz counter tops & deep sink, solid wood cabinetry, screened double pane windows, dual skylight Perched above street where no one can bother you. Gated and fully fenced. 100% privacy, peace & quiet. No neighbors across street, no visible neighbors on the 3 other sides. You really feel secluded. ~ 14 steps up from driveway to front door. Parking for 2 cars behind gated driveway, a 3rd car in front of the gate on the driveway. 4 cars can park on the road (no meter), which has a sidewalk. Across street has access to 10 acres of permanent open space with massive trees, virgin nature. Tenant pays all utilities except garbage service. Move in cost: $3,600 1st month's rent + $3,600 deposit. ~2 minutes to two on/off ramps to Fwy 80 (west & east directions). 18 mi to SF, ~10 mins to del Norte BART. 11 miles to Orinda. Comparable: Neighbor house w/1,100 sqft (no family room) has been rented since in 2022 at $3,500/mo - a fixer upper, no views, no privacy, no gardens (just weeds), tenant should maintain landscaping, but doesn't. What this means: This property is under priced, because garage storage is prohibited and tenant required to maintain landscaping. [1] Tenant responsible for landscape maintenance. Watering, fertilizing, pruning. [2] Garage use exclusively reserved for owner except emergency access to plumbing, water heater, furnace maintenance. [3] 1 year lease, 6 months lease & month to month also possible. All terms negotiable. Restrictions/Regulations/Rules: No smoking in or out, No burning of candles, No burning in the 2 fireplaces. 1 Dog OK, 1 Cat OK (must be house trained) subject to approval, but must keep landscaping poop free. Income/credit/background check verification required. Move in date available August 1, 2026. All terms subject to change without notice. No wheelchair access available. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owner is CA Real Estate Broker of 44 years, DRE Lic # 00834178. All figures rounded up, approximate, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity. All figures rounded up, approximate, deemed reliable but not guaranteed, based on original permits + family room add-on in 1971 of 400 sqft, totaling 1,581 SqFt. Minimum 24 hr notice.

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Nearby schools

Students who live in 3316 Hillcrest Rd attend the following West Contra Costa Unified School District public schools:

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Betty Reid Soskin Middle
Public, Grades 7 - 8
2 mi
4
De Anza Senior High School
Public, Grades 9 - 12
2 mi
4
Riverside Elementary School
Public, Grades K - 6
0.7 mi

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