Property Attributes
- ID#41147460
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status New
- CountyContra Costa
- CityDanville
- NeighborhoodWestside Danvill
- Zip94526
- StyleCustom
- Year Built1976
- Price$ 3,245,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3413
- Lot Size1.97 Acres
Data Source:
Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS
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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listed $3,245,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 3413 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Roof | Other |
| Appliances | Dishwasher |
| HOA Fee | 1225 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | Management Fee,Reserves,Other |
| Architectural Style | Custom |
| Pool Features | In Ground,Solar Heat |
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Electric | No Solar |
| View | Mt Diablo,Panoramic,Ridge,Valley |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two Story |
| Property Subtype | Detached |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Contra Costa |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Other |
| HOA | true |
| Subdivision Name | Westside Danvill |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 10 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | New |
| Directions | Love Lane to Montcrest.. |
| City | Danville |
| Association Name | MONTAIR HOA |
| MLS Area | Listing |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 85857 |
| Spa Features | Heated |
| Property Condition | Existing |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Den,Updated Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Tile,Engineered Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Brick,Stone |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Hookups Only |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Kitchen Features | Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Disposal,Updated Kitchen |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden/Play,Sprinklers Automatic,Sprinklers Front |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Fenced |
| Parking Features | Attached,Int Access From Garage,Off Street,Garage Door Opener |
| Lot Features | Irregular Lot,Premium Lot,Sprinklers In Rear |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 1.971 |
| Building Area Total | 3413 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.97 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Last updated: September 14, 2026 4:44 AM UTC Property Information © 2026
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