NOT LISTED FOR SALE

85 Monte Cresta Ave Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Estimated Value: $1,147,000 - $1,295,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,833 Sq Ft
$671/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2020

Last sale price $1,036,000 $565 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,533/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Cooling Available
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Pleasant Oaks Park

About This Home

As of July 2020

85 Monte Cresta Avenue is a delightful light-filled Poet's Corner charmer with wonderful curb appeal and a magical backyard. This updated single level home is ideal for entertaining with a central kitchen, both formal and casual dining/living spaces and easy inside/outside access. With a flexible floor-plan, this thoughtfully updated home has been lovingly maintained and ready for new owners. The matchstick wood floors appear to be original and are in great condition, preserving the original charm. And the spacious family room with a natural wood ceiling is a wonderful space to gather as a family and enjoy movie or game night. The glorious backyard is anchored by a lovely Elm Tree and includes grass and play areas, entertaining spaces and a terrific garden set up with raised beds. Located just blocks from the Pleasant Hill Library, parks, shopping and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kaaren Brickman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01932119 Listed on: 06/12/2020

Co-Listed By

Shelley Rae Ruhman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01180260

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Kuramoto

Compass License #01199727

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1492210073

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,077

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOMMPS02
  • Subdivision Name: Poets Corner
  • Directions: Patterson to R on MC Ave
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8000
  • Parcel Number: 1492210073

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2020
Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Harrison Arthur and Harrison Gina
Bought by
Finn Raymond P and Finn Amy
Seller's Agent
Kaaren Brickman
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Susan Kuramoto
Compass
List Price
$1,009,000
Sold Price
$1,036,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
2.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,230,816

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,816
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$721,693
Outstanding Balance
$638,750
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$592,066

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Kozel Brian and Kozel Ashley
Bought by
Harrison Arthur and Harrison Gina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2012
Sold by
Ogilvie Gregory G
Bought by
Kozel Brian and Kozel Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,853
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2006
Sold by
Ogilvie Gregory G and Greenlee James K
Bought by
Ogilvie Gregory G and Greenlee James K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2005
Sold by
Oglivie Greg G
Bought by
Greenlee James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$648,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2004
Sold by
Bakaley Stephen L and Miller Marjory B
Bought by
Ogilvie Greg G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1996
Sold by
Hauser Geraldine L
Bought by
Bakaley Stephen L and Miller Marjory B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Finn Raymond P $1,036,000 Chicago Title Company
Harrison Arthur $885,000 Chicago Title Company
Kozel Brian $505,000 Chicago Title Company
Ogilvie Gregory G -- None Available
Ogilvie Gregory G -- None Available
Greenlee James $810,000 Chicago Title
Ogilvie Greg G $600,000 Chicago Title
Bakaley Stephen L $242,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finn Raymond P $721,693
Previous Owner Harrison Arthur $625,500
Previous Owner Kozel Brian $495,853
Previous Owner Greenlee James $648,000
Previous Owner Ogilvie Greg G $480,000
Previous Owner Bakaley Stephen L $177,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,036,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,036,000 -- --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $1,036,000 +2.7% $565 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 For Sale $1,009,000 -- $550 / 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 $13,077 $1,121,397 $865,945 $255,452
2024 $12,871 $1,099,410 $848,966 $250,444
2023 $12,871 $1,077,854 $832,320 $245,534
2022 $12,762 $1,056,720 $816,000 $240,720
2021 $12,497 $1,036,000 $800,000 $236,000
2019 $11,376 $920,753 $750,648 $170,105
2018 $10,983 $902,700 $735,930 $166,770
2017 $10,664 $885,000 $721,500 $163,500
2016 $6,579 $525,317 $459,991 $65,326
2015 $6,531 $517,427 $453,082 $64,345
2014 $6,450 $507,292 $444,207 $63,085
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kaaren Brickman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kaaren Brickman

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 351-5049

    2 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Kaaren Brickman
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Shelley Rae Ruhman

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (510) 506-1351

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Shelley Rae Ruhman
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  • Susan Kuramoto

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Susan Kuramoto

    Compass

    (408) 316-0278

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Susan Kuramoto
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40908277

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 149-221-007-3

California Contra Costa County Pleasant Hill 94523

85 Monte Cresta Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA

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