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481 Montcrest Pl, Danville, CA 94526

$3.25M4bd · 3ba · 3,413 sqft
Lot 85,857 sqft•HOA $1225/mo•Single Family Residence•
Active
•34d on market•MLS# 01-41147460

Property Description

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. Views: Ridge

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1976

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1976
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
View
Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley
Flooring
Tile
City
Danville
Zip Code
94526
County
Contra Costa
Listed byGolden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re, Herman Chan

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$16,408.49
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$2,596,000
Total Interest
$3,311,055
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$5,907,055
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

481 Montcrest Pl, Danville, CA 94526

Danville · Single Family Residence

$3.25M
Luxury Tier
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sqft
3,413
Lot
1.97 ac
Year
1976
$/Sqft
$951
Pool: Yes✓
View: city✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 12.7% above the median closed sale of $2,880,000. Price per sqft ($951) is a 11% premium to closed comps ($855). Closed comps sold at 102% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Positioned above the market — commands a premium.

Premium
Subject listed at $3.25M· $951/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $2.88M
+$365K (+12.7%)
Active comps
vs active median $2.45M
+$795K (+32.4%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $720
+$231 (+32.2%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
1450 Lawrence RdDanville1981433,750125,017$573$2.15M1062
2780 Mossy Oak DrDanville1979433,55920,160$955$3.40M6857
3271 Blackhawk Meadow DrDanville1988433,4189,300$717$2.45M2354
749 Sweet Water DrDanville1991433,3618,371$594$2.00M2453
2175 Canyon Oak LnDanville1981443,62316,714$759$2.75M2353
Total: 5 · Average4.03.23,542.235,912.4$719.6$2.55M29.6
Median3,559$2.45M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
1065 Westridge AveDanville197308/19/2026433,89171,874$3.98M$4.35M$1,1181.093268
222 Arthur CtDanville198109/28/2026532,94519,500$2.60M$2.56M$8690.983967
2170 Deer Oak WayDanville197909/09/2026433,38520,125$2.80M$2.88M$8511.036167
947 Blemer RoadDanville198608/21/2026553,58923,058$3.33M$3.40M$9491.021666
471 El RioDanville200109/24/2026433,68120,829$1.90M$1.80M$4890.9523963
Total: 5 · Average4.43.43,498.231,077.2$3.00M$3.00M$855.2—77.4
Median3,589$2.88M$2.88M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.