Newly reduced to $1,899,000 — an incredible opportunity and exceptional value for a custom-built home on nearly half an acre in a sought-after setting. This is a rare chance to own a truly special property with timeless character, quality craftsmanship, and standout entertaining spaces at a newly improved price. This stunning custom residence, built by renowned R&J Construction, rests on nearly half an acre surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the open-concept layout blends timeless craftsmanship with modern comfort. Originally owned by Franklin “Pete” Kistner - founder of the restaurant Pete’s Brass Rail & Car Wash - this home radiates warmth, character, and enduring charm. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen captivates with a patinated copper vent hood as its centerpiece, complemented by rich custom cabinetry, striking green marble countertops, and a professional-grade Lacanche range featuring three ovens and two warming drawers. Perfect for gatherings, the oversized island with prep sink seats six. Built-in stainless steel appliances include double ovens, refrigerator, and dishwasher. A stone fireplace with integrated pizza oven anchors the open living and dining areas, leading to a spacious deck ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation among the trees. The luxurious primary retreat offers deck access, a spa-inspired bath, and generous walk-in closet. The main level includes two additional bedrooms—one used as an office—and laundry room, while the upper level features a private bonus room or potential fourth bedroom.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$516Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Khrista Jarvis•DRE #01213582• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Nicole Jung•DRE #01753810• Coldwell Banker Realty
•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41122214
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Mature landscaping, former Pete Kistner ownership, open layout, gourmet kitchen with copper hood, green marble, Lacanche range, pizza oven fireplace, large deck, primary retreat, flexible bonus space, built for entertaining.
The kitchen would be a chef's delight. The range is a commercial style. Tons of cabinets and drawers. Views of large trees. It is set off the main road and down at the end of the driveway.
El Pintado, located between Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Tassajara, is a residential and hillside Danville neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and oak-dotted open-space edges. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Tassajara intersection, where coffee counters, local studios, and everyday errands cluster in a low-key strip of storefronts. Nearby, Danville Brewing Co., the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, and the Village Theatre and Art Gallery act as cultural anchors. Streets feature late-20th-century California ranches and updated two-stories with tidy setbacks. Las Trampas Regional Wilderness frames the backdrop with trailheads and ridgeline views. Downtown Danville’s sidewalks and patios add a polished, small-town rhythm a short drive away.
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Offer insights
471 El Rio · $1,899,000
$1.88M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.88M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
220 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Formal dining room
Office
Storage
Breakfast bar
Solid surface counters
Pantry
Window coverings
1 fireplace (free standing, in living room)
9 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom retreat
Three bedrooms on the main/street level
One bedroom on the upper level
Bathrooms
Three bathrooms total
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Primary bathroom with split bath layout, stall shower, tub with jets, double vanity, tile and window
Other bathrooms include bidet, shower over tub, tile and window
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Double oven
Gas range/cooktop
Disposal
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar
Stone counters
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room with cabinets and sink
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Front porch
Side yard
Private backyard
Premium lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Built in 2001
Raised foundation
Stucco exterior
Shingle roof
Parking
Attached garage with interior access
2 covered spaces (2 garage spaces)
Construction
Stucco construction
Raised foundation
Shingle roof
Year built: 2001
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41122214
Sep 4, 2026
Pending
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May 30, 2026
Price Changed
$1,899,000
$516/sq ft
Mar 16, 2026
Price Changed
$2,088,000
$567/sq ft
Jan 27, 2026
Listed
$2,250,000
$611/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41116862
Dec 18, 2025
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2025
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41025378
May 15, 2023
Sold
$2,220,000
$603/sq ft
May 5, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 26, 2023
Listed
$2,295,000
$623/sq ft
This spectacular custom home built by renowned R&J Construction is located on almost a half acre lot surrounded by extensive, beautiful, mature landscaping offering extreme privacy. This floorpan lives like a single story with a bonus loft on the 2nd level which is an optional 4th bedroom. The open concept main level boasts beautiful hardwood floors, soaring high ceilings, spacious family room with a freestanding fireplace/pizza oven, rotunda style formal dining room with picturesque windows and a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen. The kitchen highlights an abundance of rich custom alder cabinetry, pantry, oversized island with bar seating & prep sink, marble surfaces, commercial exhaust fan & built-in SS appliances including Lacanche cooktop with 5 ovens, 2 are warmers. The expansive primary retreat offers a luxurious bath with dual vanities, large walk-in shower w/ multiple shower heads including rain shower & jetted soaking tub. Additionally, this home offers a wine cellar, finished garage, custom light fixtures & newly painted exterior. Conveniently located within walking distance to shopping/dining in downtown Danville & short drive to highway entrance.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40542081
Mar 29, 2012
Sold
$938,000
$255/sq ft
Feb 23, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 15, 2012
Price Changed
$950,000
$258/sq ft
Oct 26, 2011
Price Changed
$1,100,000
$299/sq ft
Sep 7, 2011
Listed
$1,200,000
$326/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 1983
Sold
$47,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,199 (+2.5%)
$1,273,449 + $1,082,432
$2,355,881
2024
$25,564 (+91.5%)
$1,248,480 + $1,061,208
$2,309,688
2023
$13,348 (+0.7%)
$1,224,000 + $1,040,400
$2,264,400
2022
$13,250 (+2.2%)
$482,909 + $649,512
$1,132,421
2021
$12,969 (+1.0%)
$473,441 + $636,777
$1,110,218
2020
$12,846 (+1.1%)
$464,158 + $624,292
$1,088,450
2019
$12,706 (+4.0%)
$459,399 + $617,891
$1,077,290
2018
$12,214 (+3.8%)
$450,392 + $605,776
$1,056,168
2017
$11,772 (+1.2%)
$432,903 + $582,254
$1,015,157
2016
$11,631 (+1.2%)
$432,903 + $582,254
$1,015,157
2015
$11,488 (+1.3%)
$424,415 + $570,838
$995,253
2014
$11,338 (+1.2%)
$409,852 + $551,251
$961,103
2013
$11,208 (+33.2%)
$409,852 + $551,251
$961,103
2012
$8,417 (+1.9%)
$408,000 + $548,760
$956,760
2011
$8,257 (+1.3%)
$189,663 + $529,263
$718,926
2010
$8,148 (−0.1%)
$185,945 + $518,886
$704,831
2009
$8,159 (+3.5%)
$184,556 + $515,008
$699,564
2008
$7,885
$184,995 + $516,232
$701,227
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,681
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,681
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2000400198
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-15
Single Family Residential District
The purposes of the single family residential districts are to: Assure that future development complement Danville's existing small town character and established quality of life.;Integrate new development in a manner that is visually and functionally compatible with the physical character of the surrounding community.; Preserve, protect and enhance appropriately located areas for residential land use, consistent with the Town-wide design guidelines, the General Plan and with standards of public health and safety.; Minimize the impacts of uses, protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, overcrowding, excessive traffic, insufficient parking and other adverse environmental effects.; Ensure adequate provisions for sites, with reasonable access to public services, for appropriate public and semipublic land uses, including care facilities, needed to complement residential development or that require a residential environment. At the same time, protect the relatively quiet, primarily noncommercial, family atmosphere of neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Healthcare
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Local insights from Redfin agents
Danville stays competitve for turnkey homes, but buyers are more rate sensitive and selective, Over the last 30 days, new listing outspace closings, easing urgency. Pending favour well- priced properties; condo/townhomes. Overpriced or dated homes...
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Danville, CA • 94526
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Danville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 471 El Rio
$1,884,533
$14K under list price of $1.90M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $2.6M.