481 Montcrest Pl
Danville, CA 94526
$3,245,000
Step into a legendary Danville legacy at 481 Montcrest Place, a breathtaking sanctuary where quintessential California living meets historic distinction. Originally built in 1976 by Charles Dallas, the visionary developer of Montcrest Place, this property was hand-selected and personally crafted as his own family estate at the absolute highest, most prestigious point on the ridge, earning its iconic reputation as "the home on top of the ridge." A dramatic private driveway entry welcomes you onto nearly two sprawling, beautifully landscaped acres framed by graceful palm trees and anchored by a glittering resort-style pool. Inside the thoughtfully preserved four bedroom, three and one half bathroom residence, a seamless, light-filled layout offers sweeping, unobstructed panoramas of Mount Diablo. Perfectly combining secluded historical prestige with modern everyday convenience, this magnificent property is located just three minutes from the vibrant dining, boutique shopping, and top-tier schools of downtown Danville, delivering the ultimate dream lifestyle without compromise.
| Listing ID: | 41147460 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $3,245,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 3,413 |
| Association Fee: | $1,225 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 85,857 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 1.97 |
| Architectural Style: | Custom |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Danville |
| County Or Parish: | Contra Costa |
| Subdivision Name: | Westside Danvill |
| Postal Code: | 94526 |
| Year Built: | 1976 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Tile, Engineered Wood |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Heating: | Forced Air |
| Lot Features: | Irregular Lot, Premium Lot, Sprinklers In Rear |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener |
| Pool Features: | In Ground, Solar Heat |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | CA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| Roof: | Other |
| Spa Features: | Heated |
| Directions: | Love Lane to Montcrest |
| Laundry Features: | Hookups Only |
| Electric: | No Solar |
| Construction Materials: | Stucco |
| Fireplace Features: | Brick, Stone |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-08 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 1.971 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Rooms Total: | 10 |
| Association Amenities: | Other |
| Association Fee Includes: | Management Fee, Reserves, Other |
| Association Name: | MONTAIR HOA |
| Association Phone: | 925-838-4848 |
| Level Street: | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry |
| Level Upper: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths |
| City Transfer Tax: | No |
| Age: | 50 |
| List $/Sq Ft: | $951 |
| List Agent Dre Num.: | 02084093 |
| Sale/Rent: | For Sale |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Updated Kitchen |
| View: | Mt Diablo, Panoramic, Ridge, Valley |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Disclosures: | Disclosure Package Avail |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow |
| Occpnt Req 24 Hr Notice: | No |
| Pending Litigation: | No |
| Fips Code: | 06013 |
| Tot # Parking Spaces: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Cross Street: | Love Lane |
| Levels: | Two Story |
| Parcel Number: | 1991300698 |
| Property Condition: | Existing |
| Stories: | 2 |
| MLS Area Major: | Listing |
| Original List Price: | $3,245,000 |
| Exterior Features: | Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front |
| Interior Features: | Den, Updated Kitchen |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| Building Area Total: | 3413 |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Spa?: | Yes |
Listing Courtesy of: Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Listing Agent: Herman Chan
License #: 01395481
415-787-3450
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