Croskey Real Estate

Contra Costa County, CA

Property management company in Concord, CA

Reviewed by Wolfgang Croskey, Broker of Record, California DRE #01708438 | Last reviewed: July 2026

Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County with a population of approximately 130,000, and a diverse rental market spanning mid-century detached homes in established neighborhoods, condominiums near the BART corridors, and newer townhome developments. Two BART stations - Concord and North Concord/Martinez - make Concord one of the most BART-connected rental markets in the county, drawing a deep pool of commuter tenants priced out of Oakland and San Francisco.

Croskey brings East Contra Costa property management expertise to Concord landlords who want professional, local management without a national franchise. Our tenant screening standards, maintenance coordination, and monthly owner reporting apply consistently across every property we manage. Average rent for a 3-bedroom detached home in Concord typically ranges from $2,600 to $3,200 per month depending on neighborhood and condition.

Concord landlords must navigate both state and local rent law. Concord's Residential Tenant Protection Program (Municipal Code Chapter 19.40, effective April 2024 and amended May 2025) applies rent stabilization to multifamily units built before February 1, 1995, with an allowable annual increase of 5% as of August 2025, and requires covered units to be registered with the city's rent registry each year. Newer units that meet state criteria fall under AB 1482 instead. Single-family homes and condominiums are exempt from the local cap only when the owner rents no more than two such units; separately sold homes can also be exempt from AB 1482 with the required statutory notice in the lease. Croskey tracks these thresholds and notice requirements across every property in our Concord portfolio.

Single-family homes make up about 30% of Concord rentals, more than 5,300 houses (ACS 2020-2024, table B25032), and Census data shows single-unit rentals nationally are mostly individually owned, which is who we work best with: owners of one to ten doors, single-family and small multifamily.

Concord rental market at a glance

Population
~130,000
Typical 3BR rent
$2,600 to $3,200/mo
Zip codes served
94520, 94521, 94518, 94519
Transit
Concord BART + North Concord/Martinez BART
Rent law
Tenant Protection Program (pre-1995 multifamily) + AB 1482
Managing rentals since
2005

Two BART corridors, one management team

Concord's two BART stations - Concord and North Concord/Martinez - give tenants direct access to Oakland (25-30 min) and San Francisco (50-60 min), producing one of the deepest commuter-tenant pools in the county. We market every Concord vacancy to that demand.

Local rent-ordinance compliance built in

Concord's Residential Tenant Protection Program (effective April 2024) adds a local compliance layer on top of AB 1482, including an annual rent registry. We track which Concord units are covered under the local ordinance versus AB 1482, apply the correct annual increase cap, file the required registry updates, and ensure every lease includes required statutory notices - so you stay compliant without monitoring two sets of regulations yourself.

Full property type coverage

Concord's housing stock spans mid-century SFR, condominiums with HOA boards, newer townhome complexes, and 2-4 unit multi-family buildings. We manage all four types, coordinating with HOAs on condo and townhome rentals and handling common-area obligations on multi-unit buildings.

Official sources: AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act (leginfo.ca.gov) · U.S. Census QuickFacts: Concord, CA · City of Concord official site

Concord, CA - Croskey Real Estate property management

Concord

Contra Costa County · Pop. ~130,000

Why Croskey in Concord

Local management with consistent results

  • Two BART stations (Concord + North Concord/Martinez) drive the county's deepest commuter-tenant pool
  • Diverse housing stock - SFR, condo, townhome, and multi-unit management since 2005
  • Established Concord tenant base with strong long-term retention rates

Serving Concord from our local office

745 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565

~15-20 miles west from Concord. A local vendor network means faster response and decisions made by people who work here.

(925) 336-3282

Property Types

What we manage in Concord

Detached homes

Multi-unit (2-4 units)

Condominiums

Townhomes

What We Do

Full-service management for Concord landlords

On-time rent collection
Qualified tenant placement
Maintenance coordination
Monthly owner reporting
Lease-only and full-service options

From our Google reviews

What clients say about Croskey

Quoted verbatim from our public Google Business Profile reviews.

“Wolfgang knows his business as a property manager. I have had much less headache as a landlord, since he became my manager.”

ha chung, MD

Property owner · Google review

“Nancy was so wonderful to work with and makes you feel right at home... I would definitely recommend going through croskey.”

Dawnn Hartman

Resident · Google review

Neighborhoods We Serve

Concord coverage area

Todos SantosSun TerraceCowell Road areaMonument corridorEllis LakeMeadow HomesNorth Concord BART areaDowntown Concord

Zip codes: 94520, 94521, 94518, 94519

Local Landmarks

Key Concord locations

  • Concord BART Station
  • North Concord/Martinez BART Station
  • Todos Santos Plaza
  • Concord Pavilion (Toyota)
  • Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
  • Buchanan Field Airport
  • Mt. Diablo access

Commute: Concord BART + North Concord/Martinez BART

An honest fork

Three ways to run your Concord rental

Not every owner needs full management. Here is what each path actually involves, so you can pick the one that fits.

Full-service management

We run the whole cycle: tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and monthly owner reporting. You approve the decisions that matter; we do the work.

From 8% of collected rent, with a $195 monthly minimum.

Lease-only placement

We market the home, screen every adult applicant, execute the lease, and hand you a move-in report. After placement, you manage the property day to day. A one-time service, not discounted management.

One flat fee, from $2,500. No ongoing management cost.

Manage it yourself

A legitimate path if you have the time and systems. You carry the screening, rent collection, after-hours maintenance calls, and California notices yourself, and you keep reserves for the surprises.

Free tools to pressure-test the math before you decide.

Real Answers

Concord property management questions

Does Croskey manage rental properties in Concord, CA?

Yes. Croskey Real Estate (DRE #01990430, broker Wolfgang Croskey DRE #01708438) has managed Contra Costa County rentals since 2005, including detached homes, condominiums, townhomes, and multi-unit buildings (2-4 units) throughout Concord. We cover all four Concord zip codes - 94520, 94521, 94518, and 94519 - and all major neighborhoods including Todos Santos, Sun Terrace, Monument corridor, Ellis Lake, Meadow Homes, and areas near both BART stations.

How much does property management cost in Concord, CA?

Our monthly management fee starts at 8% of collected rent with a $195 monthly minimum on our Core plan (our fully hands-off plan runs 12% with a $275 minimum). For a Concord 3-bedroom renting at $2,600-$3,200 per month, Core works out to roughly $208-$256 per month. Tenant placement is billed separately when we fill a vacancy - on Core, 50% of one month's rent with a $1,300 minimum and $1,750 maximum - and covers marketing, showings, screening, and lease execution. A lease-only option is available for owners who prefer to handle day-to-day management themselves. Call (925) 336-3282 for a quote specific to your Concord property.

Does Concord have rent control?

Yes. Concord adopted the Residential Tenant Protection Program (Municipal Code Chapter 19.40), with rent stabilization and just-cause protections effective April 19, 2024 and amendments effective May 22, 2025. Rent stabilization covers multifamily units built before February 1, 1995, rented mobile homes, and - since the 2025 amendments - single-family homes and condominiums whose owner rents three or more such units. The allowable annual rent increase is 5% as of August 1, 2025 (previously the lower of 3% or 60% of CPI). Covered units must be registered with the city's rent registry annually, and just cause is required to end covered tenancies. Units built on or after February 1, 1995 are not covered by the local cap but may fall under California AB 1482. Croskey tracks local-ordinance applicability for every Concord property we manage.

How do Concord's local ordinance and AB 1482 interact?

Concord landlords must determine which law covers each property. The Residential Tenant Protection Program applies to multifamily units built before February 1, 1995 (and, since May 2025, single-family homes and condos whose owner rents three or more such units) - these follow Concord's local cap, currently 5% per year, plus just-cause and rent-registry requirements. Units built between 1995 and approximately 2011 that are not exempt from AB 1482 fall under the state law instead, which allows up to 5% plus local CPI (maximum 10%). Units built in the last 15 years (after approximately 2011 as of 2026) are exempt from AB 1482 rent caps entirely, though just-cause protections may still apply. Owners renting no more than two single-family homes or condos are outside the local cap, and separately sold homes and condos can be exempt from AB 1482 with proper written notice. Croskey identifies the applicable framework for each property at onboarding and applies the correct annual increase limits and notice procedures.

What makes Concord a strong rental market?

Concord's two BART stations - Concord (direct to Oakland in 25-30 min, SF in 50-60 min) and North Concord/Martinez - give tenants Bay Area commute access that few Contra Costa cities match. Major local employers including John Muir Health System, the Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment corridor, and Buchanan Field businesses add non-commuter demand. The housing stock is diverse: mid-century SFR neighborhoods like Sun Terrace and Meadow Homes attract long-term family tenants; BART-adjacent condos and townhomes attract commuters and smaller households. A 3-bedroom detached home rents for $2,600-$3,200 per month, below comparable East Bay neighborhoods but well above Pittsburg and Antioch.

What types of Concord properties does Croskey manage?

We manage four property types in Concord: detached single-family homes (our most common), condominiums and HOA-governed properties (we coordinate directly with the HOA board on rental rules, CC&Rs, and move-in/out procedures), townhomes, and 2-4 unit multi-family buildings (we handle common-area maintenance obligations and lease coordination across units). We do not currently manage commercial property, vacation rentals, or buildings with five or more units.

What zip codes and neighborhoods does Croskey cover in Concord?

We manage properties across all four Concord zip codes: 94520 (Downtown, Todos Santos Plaza, Sun Terrace), 94521 (Clayton Valley, Cowell Road, eastern Concord), 94518 (Monument corridor, Ellis Lake, central Concord), and 94519 (Meadow Homes, North Concord BART area). If your Concord property is in a zip code not listed, call (925) 336-3282 - we evaluate boundary cases individually.

How do I get started with Croskey for my Concord rental?

Call (925) 336-3282 or email info@croskeyrealestate.com. We start with a property walkthrough and rent analysis - pulling active comparable listings and recent leases in your Concord neighborhood to establish market rent. We then present a management plan with service options and pricing, no obligation. If you move forward, we execute a management agreement, determine local-ordinance or AB 1482 applicability for your unit, list within days, and handle everything from tenant screening and lease execution through move-in inspection, rent collection, maintenance, and annual owner reporting.

How do I compare property management companies in Concord, CA?

When comparing property management companies in Concord, CA, five checks separate managers who actually operate here from those who only advertise here. First, verify the brokerage on the California DRE public license lookup - every legitimate company has a brokerage number (Croskey Real Estate is DRE #01990430, Broker of Record Wolfgang Croskey DRE #01708438). Second, run the local-ordinance test: ask the company to explain how Concord's Residential Tenant Protection Program interacts with AB 1482 for your specific unit - rent registry obligations, just-cause rules, and which law controls when both could apply. A manager who cannot answer without looking it up will learn Concord compliance at your expense. Third, ask where the team actually works from: many companies serving Concord dispatch from other parts of the Bay Area, while our East Contra Costa operation covers Concord with the same vendor network we run 15 miles away. Fourth, get the complete fee schedule in writing - Croskey full-service management starts from 8% of collected rent. Fifth, weigh review volume, not just the star rating. Ask any company, including us, for references from current Concord owners.

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