Contra Costa County, California
El Sobrante Real Estate and Local Guide
El Sobrante is an unincorporated, semi-rural community in the hills of western Contra Costa County, home to a notable Sikh community centered on its gold-domed gurdwara. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know El Sobrante best.
About the area
Living in El Sobrante, CA
Its name means "the surplus" in Spanish, for the leftover land between neighboring Spanish ranchos.
The housing market
Homes in El Sobrante
- About 89% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Nearly 98% of the housing stock is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $749,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes El Sobrante home
Gurdwara Sahib of El Sobrante
Sikh temple known for its large golden dome, set in the hills above San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante Library
Contra Costa County Library branch that opened in 1961
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
222-acre East Bay Regional Park at the base of San Pablo Dam with meadows and trails
San Pablo Reservoir
EBMUD reservoir along San Pablo Dam Road popular for fishing and boating
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.