Spacious 4-bedroom 2 bath ranch home with a beautifully expanded floor-plan and desirable Strandwood Elementary location. Feel a sense of coming home the from the moment you see the inviting front porch and mature landscaping! You will love the versatile floor plan including a huge bonus room, perfect for a family room, 5th bedroom, play room and more. The, open concept living/dining room showcases refinished parquet floors, classic brick fireplace and a large picture window. The eat-in kitchen is the ideal canvas to create the kitchen of your dreams, 4 large well-appointed bedrooms and 2 full baths. The large, private backyard features mature trees, whimsical arbors, storage shed, fruit trees, and plenty of room for a garden. Fresh neutral paint and carpet. Newer HVAC, newer windows and more. Sought after Gregory Gardens location. Near shopping, trails, DVC, BART, freeways, and the best of Pleasant Hill. Welcome home to 1873 Helen Drive.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$672Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Wucher•DRE #01878323• J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc.
Great neighborhood. There are beautifully maintained original parquet floors.The home has good natural light.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Steve Rebello
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1873 Helen Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40861009
Jun 14, 2019
Sold
$780,000
$481/sq ft
May 22, 2019
Pending
—
May 15, 2019
Relisted
—
Apr 22, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 12, 2019
Listed
$699,000
$431/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,568 (+2.3%)
$659,937 + $227,563
$887,500
2024
$10,330 (+1.6%)
$646,998 + $223,101
$870,099
2023
$10,164 (+0.9%)
$634,312 + $218,727
$853,039
2022
$10,078 (+2.2%)
$621,875 + $214,439
$836,314
2021
$9,865 (+0.9%)
$609,682 + $210,235
$819,917
2020
$9,774 (+480.2%)
$597,728 + $206,113
$803,841
2019
$1,685 (+4.0%)
$591,600 + $204,000
$795,600
2018
$1,620 (+4.1%)
$31,405 + $53,572
$84,977
2017
$1,557 (−0.6%)
$30,187 + $51,493
$81,680
2016
$1,567 (+15.3%)
$30,187 + $51,493
$81,680
2015
$1,359 (+3.0%)
$29,596 + $50,484
$80,080
2014
$1,320 (+10.8%)
$28,581 + $39,579
$68,160
2013
$1,191 (+4.2%)
$28,581 + $39,579
$68,160
2012
$1,143 (+5.2%)
$28,452 + $39,401
$67,853
2011
$1,087 (+3.7%)
$27,895 + $38,629
$66,524
2010
$1,048 (+1.4%)
$27,349 + $37,872
$65,221
2009
$1,034 (+1.8%)
$27,145 + $37,589
$64,734
2008
$1,016
$27,210 + $37,679
$64,889
Tax history for 1873 Helen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,568 (+2.3%)
$659,937 + $227,563
$887,500
2024
$10,330 (+1.6%)
$646,998 + $223,101
$870,099
2023
$10,164 (+0.9%)
$634,312 + $218,727
$853,039
2022
$10,078 (+2.2%)
$621,875 + $214,439
$836,314
2021
$9,865 (+0.9%)
$609,682 + $210,235
$819,917
2020
$9,774 (+480.2%)
$597,728 + $206,113
$803,841
2019
$1,685 (+4.0%)
$591,600 + $204,000
$795,600
2018
$1,620 (+4.1%)
$31,405 + $53,572
$84,977
2017
$1,557 (−0.6%)
$30,187 + $51,493
$81,680
2016
$1,567 (+15.3%)
$30,187 + $51,493
$81,680
2015
$1,359 (+3.0%)
$29,596 + $50,484
$80,080
2014
$1,320 (+10.8%)
$28,581 + $39,579
$68,160
2013
$1,191 (+4.2%)
$28,581 + $39,579
$68,160
2012
$1,143 (+5.2%)
$28,452 + $39,401
$67,853
2011
$1,087 (+3.7%)
$27,895 + $38,629
$66,524
2010
$1,048 (+1.4%)
$27,349 + $37,872
$65,221
2009
$1,034 (+1.8%)
$27,145 + $37,589
$64,734
2008
$1,016
$27,210 + $37,679
$64,889
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,400
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1521620094
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 22, 2024.
R7
Single-Family Residential District
The R-7 districts allow for high density single-family residential land use at densities from 4.6 to 7.3 units per net acre subject to appropriate standards. In the R-7 district the minimum lot size is 7,000 square feet. In the R-6 district, the minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Oct 5, 2021 • Final
Residential re-roof
Roofing
Oct 27, 2015 • Final
Building (residential) alteration, remodel, repair
HVAC
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room
Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Range
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Electric Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,620
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1620
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 8400
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
High School District: Mount Diablo (925) 682-8000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1521620094
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 22, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Strandwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Pleasant Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
College Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pleasant Hill, CA • 94523
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.5 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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