$1,375,000
SOLD MAR 12, 2025

1691 Merian Dr Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,796 Sq Ft
8,100 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$766 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome Home! Nestled on one of Gregory Gardens best streets, this beautifully expanded single-story rancher blends comfort & style. Located on a tree-lined street in one of Pleasant Hill’s most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers a light-filled open floor plan ideal for everyone! The updated kitchen is a chef’s dream with custom shaker-style cabinetry, Silestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pot filler, and slide-out organizers. Open to the family and dining areas, it’s perfect for gathering. The spacious family room features a wood-burning stove & a stunning wall of windows leading to the backyard oasis with a paver stone patio, sparkling pool, expanded side yards, Tuff Shed & space for gardening & play. The primary suite is a retreat with a large closet, Elfa organizers, & a luxurious en suite bath w/ walk-in shower & floating vanity. Additional features include a 2-year New HVAC system, cherrywood floors, recessed lighting, a large laundry room & SO MUCH MORE! With too many updates to list, this home must be seen in person. Excellently located, close to downtown, trails, schools, shops & everything you would want or need!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Gargiulo

Keller Williams Realty License #01812201 Listed on: 02/13/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gunilla Lehmkuhl

Compass License #01385401

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,701

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Gregory Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1531540118

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,701

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: GREGORY GARDENS
  • Directions: Contra Costa to Harriet to Mary to Merian
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Mount Diablo (925) 682-8000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8100
  • Parcel Number: 1531540118
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Francisco-Mahoney Trust and Francisco Carol L
Bought by
Gatchalian Darell and Fisher Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Kelly Gargiulo
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gunilla Lehmkuhl
Compass
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
6.18%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,328,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$46,809
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.25%
Original Mortgage
$962,500
Outstanding Balance
$958,470
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$369,721

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2020
Sold by
Francisco Carol L and Mahoney James E
Bought by
Francisco Carol L and Mahoney James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$482,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2015
Sold by
Francisco Carol L and Mahoney James E
Bought by
The Francisco Mahoney Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$485,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2013
Sold by
Francisco Carol L and Mahoney James E
Bought by
Francisco Carol L and Mahoney James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2009
Sold by
Francisco Carol L and Mahoney James E
Bought by
Francisco Carol L and Mahoney James E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2007
Sold by
Francisco Carol
Bought by
Francisco Carol and Mahoney James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Francisco Carol
Bought by
Francisco Carol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,350
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Bacon Chad L
Bought by
Bacon Carol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2000
Sold by
Townsend Mary Jane Revocable Living Tr
Bought by
Bacon Chad L and Bacon Carol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
8.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,375,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $285,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $962,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $482,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $485,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $492,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $94,350 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $490,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $346,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $68,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $343,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $42,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $336,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $15,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $228,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $42,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Sold $1,375,000 +6.2% $766 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $721 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,701 $544,289 $284,328 $259,961
2024 $6,701 $533,617 $278,753 $254,864
2023 $6,653 $523,155 $273,288 $249,867
2022 $6,597 $512,898 $267,930 $244,968
2021 $6,452 $502,842 $262,677 $240,165
2019 $6,308 $487,930 $254,887 $233,043
2018 $6,086 $478,364 $249,890 $228,474
2017 $5,900 $468,986 $244,991 $223,995
2016 $5,758 $459,791 $240,188 $219,603
2015 $5,710 $452,886 $236,581 $216,305
2014 -- $444,015 $231,947 $212,068
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41085760

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 153-154-011-8