Hard to find, turn key home that is walking distance to Strandwood Elementary School. Home was recently expanded and remodeled. New kitchen, new roof, new gutters, new appliances including a 36" range and a built in convection microwave, new tankless water heaters, new central heat and air, new sewer lateral to back building, new flooring, new gas fireplace, new doors, new stamped concrete driveway, new landscaping, and 3 remodeled baths. Too much to list. Main house is 4 bed 2 bath and 1792 sq. ft. and it also has 425 sq. ft. separate structure. All this minutes to Pleasant Hill park, downtown shops, restaurants, movie theater, mall, freeways, BART, and award winning schools. Looking at offers as they come.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,875 sq ftLot Size
$631Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Goyert•DRE #01290813• Nor Cal Real Estate Services
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40968861
Nov 15, 2021
Sold
$1,450,000
$654/sq ft
Oct 2, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2021
Listed
$1,250,000
$564/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40926874
Nov 12, 2020
Sold
$675,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 28, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 25, 2020
Listed
$660,000
$298/sq ft
Bring your imagination to this desirable Gregory Gardens home with additional detached garage/workshop. Home is 3/1 with attached 2 car garage, side access for RV/boat, tranquil backyard & patio and is conveniently located near schools, walk/bike trails, shopping areas and transportation. Separate detached garage/workshop can provide many options. Opportunity awaits new owner.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,530 (+0.8%)
$820,000 + $355,000
$1,175,000
2024
$14,419 (+1.8%)
$844,828 + $380,172
$1,225,000
2023
$14,170 (+67.0%)
$841,380 + $378,620
$1,220,000
2021
$8,485 (+443.6%)
$1,000,000 + $450,000
$1,450,000
2020
$1,561 (+0.6%)
$520,000 + $155,000
$675,000
2019
$1,552 (+3.9%)
$32,033 + $36,956
$68,989
2018
$1,495 (+10.0%)
$31,405 + $36,232
$67,637
2017
$1,358 (+4.1%)
$30,187 + $34,826
$65,013
2016
$1,305 (+2.8%)
$30,187 + $34,826
$65,013
2015
$1,270 (+3.2%)
$29,596 + $34,144
$63,740
2014
$1,231 (+4.0%)
$28,581 + $32,974
$61,555
2013
$1,184 (+4.1%)
$28,581 + $32,974
$61,555
2012
$1,137 (+4.9%)
$28,452 + $32,825
$61,277
2011
$1,084 (+3.7%)
$27,895 + $32,182
$60,077
2010
$1,046 (+1.2%)
$27,349 + $31,551
$58,900
2009
$1,033 (+1.6%)
$27,145 + $31,316
$58,461
2008
$1,017
$27,210 + $31,391
$58,601
Tax history for 1979 Helen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,530 (+0.8%)
$820,000 + $355,000
$1,175,000
2024
$14,419 (+1.8%)
$844,828 + $380,172
$1,225,000
2023
$14,170 (+67.0%)
$841,380 + $378,620
$1,220,000
2021
$8,485 (+443.6%)
$1,000,000 + $450,000
$1,450,000
2020
$1,561 (+0.6%)
$520,000 + $155,000
$675,000
2019
$1,552 (+3.9%)
$32,033 + $36,956
$68,989
2018
$1,495 (+10.0%)
$31,405 + $36,232
$67,637
2017
$1,358 (+4.1%)
$30,187 + $34,826
$65,013
2016
$1,305 (+2.8%)
$30,187 + $34,826
$65,013
2015
$1,270 (+3.2%)
$29,596 + $34,144
$63,740
2014
$1,231 (+4.0%)
$28,581 + $32,974
$61,555
2013
$1,184 (+4.1%)
$28,581 + $32,974
$61,555
2012
$1,137 (+4.9%)
$28,452 + $32,825
$61,277
2011
$1,084 (+3.7%)
$27,895 + $32,182
$60,077
2010
$1,046 (+1.2%)
$27,349 + $31,551
$58,900
2009
$1,033 (+1.6%)
$27,145 + $31,316
$58,461
2008
$1,017
$27,210 + $31,391
$58,601
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,875
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,217
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1521720142
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Dec 12, 2021.
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 21, 2026 • Active
Solar (residential submitted through solar app)
Electrical
Solar
Jan 30, 2026 • Final
Electrical (residential) alteration, remodel, repair, ev charging & battery storage
Battery
Electrical
Ev charger
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, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.