Geri Stern and Carla DellaZoppa Presents
Exceptional El Sobrante Home
2530 Patra Drive, El Sobrante
|$749,000
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Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,637 sq ft
Neighborhood
Kennedy Grove
Floor Plans
Floor plan
Neighborhood
El Sobrante is a small Bay Area town located in Contra Costa County, approximately 20 miles from the heart of San Francisco.
Tri-level homes built in the 1930s and fully-renovated 1940s bungalows exemplify the real estate you'll find here. Residents enjoy scenic mountain views, convenient access to beaches and public parks. If you're looking for a scenic, peaceful town away from crowded Bay Area cities, El Sobrante may be a wonderful place to call home.
This property is located adjacent to Kennedy Grove which has 9 accessible parking spaces available, upon prior arrangement, additional parking can be set aside to accommodate larger groups. There are accessible paths leading from the parking lots into the main grove. Many of our sites can be accessed from the Kennedy Loop Trail which circumnavigates the main lawn (approximately .3 mile) and is a paved level surface.
Hitching Post and Whistle Stop picnic sites have picnic tables which have been modified to accommodate wheelchairs. Hitching Post and Clancy’s place have ADA approved drinking fountains installed. The Fern Cottage reservable facility has a wheelchair ramp up to the building and includes wheelchair accessible bathrooms.
Certain unpaved trails such as the Laurel Loop Trail (approximately .53 mile) have minimal elevation gain and loss. Other trails such as the Kennedy Creek Trail leading to the Black Oak Loop Trail have more significant elevation gain/loss but are not necessarily unattainable by persons in wheelchairs. Such persons may be advised to have an assistant.
Attractions
Picnicking
First-come-first-serve picnic sites are available throughout the park and for larger groups there are reservable picnic areas. For more information, visit the Kennedy Grove Picnic Areas webpage, and call Reservations to reserve.
Fern Cottage
This indoor/outdoor facility is popular for corporate events, weddings, parties, etc. The setting is beautifully landscaped, casual and rustic. It accommodates 60 seated or 130 standing guests. It features a kitchen, two rooms connected into an L shape, a private enclosed backyard and two decks. Catering is available. For more information call 1-888-EBPARKS OR 1-888-327-2757, press option 2. This facility is wheelchair accessible. See the Fern Cottage page for more information.
Other features in the park include:
The grove is situated at the base of San Pablo Dam, and its whispering eucalyptus trees offer a fragrant, calm setting for all kinds of activities from company picnics to family reunions. The centrally located turf meadow provides additional play space for picnickers with enough room to toss a Frisbee, pass a football, or set up an informal softball game. (Hardball is not permitted.) Volleyball and horseshoes are popular with all ages, and equipment may be rented for a minimal fee (seasonally, when the entry kiosk is staffed).
Other popular activities include hiking, bird watching, playing on the playground, and walking around the lawn asphalt path.
Upcoming Events
ImageRegistration RequiredHiking Poles Training: Skills & TechniquesSaturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 8:15 AMKennedy Grove, El SobranteImageRegistration RequiredPole Walking for Balance, Exercise & Maintaining MobilitySaturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 12:15 PMKennedy Grove, El SobranteView All Events
History
Long before this 222-acre area became a park, it was the site of ranchos, wheat fields, and stations for a narrow-gauge railroad that ran from Oakland to Orinda through Richmond and the Sobrante Hills. Kennedy Grove was once a portion of the 17,754-acre Rancho San Pablo. Francisco Castro took possession of the rancho in 1823. Later the grove was the site of the Clancy Ranch. In 1886 there were scheduled railroad stops of the California and Nevada Railroad at Frenchman's Curve and Laurel Glen. The park's picnic areas are named for some of these historic railroad stops. The eucalyptus trees were planted in 1910. The park was dedicated on October 22, 1967. It was named to honor the late President John F. Kennedy. The area is owned and operated by the East Bay Regional Park District.
Most of El Sobrante's retail establishments can be found in the southwest section of town, near San Pablo. You'll find various shops and local dining options in this area.
Although El Sobrante is tucked away from Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, public transportation is readily available. AC Transit Route provides service to the Richmond BART Station, making commuting convenient. Another advantage is its easy access to Interstate 80, which facilitates travel to San Francisco in less than an hour.
Tri-level homes built in the 1930s and fully-renovated 1940s bungalows exemplify the real estate you'll find here. Residents enjoy scenic mountain views, convenient access to beaches and public parks. If you're looking for a scenic, peaceful town away from crowded Bay Area cities, El Sobrante may be a wonderful place to call home.
This property is located adjacent to Kennedy Grove which has 9 accessible parking spaces available, upon prior arrangement, additional parking can be set aside to accommodate larger groups. There are accessible paths leading from the parking lots into the main grove. Many of our sites can be accessed from the Kennedy Loop Trail which circumnavigates the main lawn (approximately .3 mile) and is a paved level surface.
Hitching Post and Whistle Stop picnic sites have picnic tables which have been modified to accommodate wheelchairs. Hitching Post and Clancy’s place have ADA approved drinking fountains installed. The Fern Cottage reservable facility has a wheelchair ramp up to the building and includes wheelchair accessible bathrooms.
Certain unpaved trails such as the Laurel Loop Trail (approximately .53 mile) have minimal elevation gain and loss. Other trails such as the Kennedy Creek Trail leading to the Black Oak Loop Trail have more significant elevation gain/loss but are not necessarily unattainable by persons in wheelchairs. Such persons may be advised to have an assistant.
Attractions
Picnicking
First-come-first-serve picnic sites are available throughout the park and for larger groups there are reservable picnic areas. For more information, visit the Kennedy Grove Picnic Areas webpage, and call Reservations to reserve.
Fern Cottage
This indoor/outdoor facility is popular for corporate events, weddings, parties, etc. The setting is beautifully landscaped, casual and rustic. It accommodates 60 seated or 130 standing guests. It features a kitchen, two rooms connected into an L shape, a private enclosed backyard and two decks. Catering is available. For more information call 1-888-EBPARKS OR 1-888-327-2757, press option 2. This facility is wheelchair accessible. See the Fern Cottage page for more information.
Other features in the park include:
- Picnic sites named for some historical railroad stops such as Frenchman's Curve and Laurel Glen.
- An open-air Amphitheater.
- Trail hillside benches overlooking the surrounding valleys and San Pablo Dam Reservoir.
The grove is situated at the base of San Pablo Dam, and its whispering eucalyptus trees offer a fragrant, calm setting for all kinds of activities from company picnics to family reunions. The centrally located turf meadow provides additional play space for picnickers with enough room to toss a Frisbee, pass a football, or set up an informal softball game. (Hardball is not permitted.) Volleyball and horseshoes are popular with all ages, and equipment may be rented for a minimal fee (seasonally, when the entry kiosk is staffed).
Other popular activities include hiking, bird watching, playing on the playground, and walking around the lawn asphalt path.
Upcoming Events
ImageRegistration RequiredHiking Poles Training: Skills & TechniquesSaturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 8:15 AMKennedy Grove, El SobranteImageRegistration RequiredPole Walking for Balance, Exercise & Maintaining MobilitySaturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 12:15 PMKennedy Grove, El SobranteView All Events
History
Long before this 222-acre area became a park, it was the site of ranchos, wheat fields, and stations for a narrow-gauge railroad that ran from Oakland to Orinda through Richmond and the Sobrante Hills. Kennedy Grove was once a portion of the 17,754-acre Rancho San Pablo. Francisco Castro took possession of the rancho in 1823. Later the grove was the site of the Clancy Ranch. In 1886 there were scheduled railroad stops of the California and Nevada Railroad at Frenchman's Curve and Laurel Glen. The park's picnic areas are named for some of these historic railroad stops. The eucalyptus trees were planted in 1910. The park was dedicated on October 22, 1967. It was named to honor the late President John F. Kennedy. The area is owned and operated by the East Bay Regional Park District.
Most of El Sobrante's retail establishments can be found in the southwest section of town, near San Pablo. You'll find various shops and local dining options in this area.
Although El Sobrante is tucked away from Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, public transportation is readily available. AC Transit Route provides service to the Richmond BART Station, making commuting convenient. Another advantage is its easy access to Interstate 80, which facilitates travel to San Francisco in less than an hour.
Geri Stern
Carla DellaZoppa
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