Located in the desirable Gregory Gardens neighborhood, this home has been beautifully updated and renovated for its new owner! On the interior, you will find brand new floors, new paint and a remodeled bathroom, complete with recessed lighting in the living room and kitchen. The kitchen boasts updated stainless steel appliances, cabinets and tile backsplash illuminated with generous natural light. The kitchen also opens up to the family room, creating a truly warm, communal environment. On the exterior, you will love the one year new roof and gutters, a brand new concrete driveway, new plumbing lines and electrical panel, new paint, shutters and lighting, all surrounded by beautiful lemon, apple and fig trees. The backyard is very large for the neighborhood and also includes a shed for storage. This is an ideal location situated close to both Walnut Creek and Lafayette. The location has easy access to the freeway and BART, and is close to restaurants, parks downtown Pl. Hill!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
9,120 sq ftLot Size
$760Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Glenn Beaubelle•DRE #00678426• Compass
Bought with Monica Gioukaris•DRE #02098690• Genesis Real Estate
This home is a fixer. It is in a nice neighborhood. The backyard is a decent size and is overgrown.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Steve Rebello
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2049 Helen Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40905473
Jun 18, 2020
Sold
$805,000
$605/sq ft
May 26, 2020
Pending
—
May 20, 2020
Listed
$795,000
$597/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40827456
Sep 24, 2018
Sold
$722,500
$543/sq ft
Sep 1, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2018
Price Changed
$739,900
$556/sq ft
Aug 12, 2018
Price Changed
$744,900
$560/sq ft
Jul 26, 2018
Relisted
—
Jul 13, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2018
Listed
$749,900
$563/sq ft
+16
Welcome Home! This charming and cozy 3/1 has everything you’re looking for. Tastefully remodeled throughout with beautiful quartz countertops, new floors, living and family room, brand new SS appliances and a huge yard with endless possibilities. In the heart of the highly desired Gregory Gardens neighborhood, this Home is a perfect place to raise a family. Offers reviewed as they come.
Public Records
Mar 16, 2018
Sold
$612,500
$460/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40811400
Mar 16, 2018
Sold
$612,000
$460/sq ft
Mar 2, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 22, 2018
Listed
$559,900
$421/sq ft
+10
Probate Sale Investment opportunity!! Perfect family home or renovation project, all it needs is a makeover. Spacious 3/1, Highly desired Pleasant Hill neighborhood, great schools, large lot, so much potential!Open House Sunday 2/25 1-3pm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,760 (+2.3%)
$624,688 + $273,298
$897,986
2024
$10,520 (+1.6%)
$612,440 + $267,940
$880,380
2023
$10,352 (+0.8%)
$600,432 + $262,687
$863,119
2022
$10,266 (+2.1%)
$588,659 + $257,537
$846,196
2021
$10,051 (+9.4%)
$577,117 + $252,488
$829,605
2020
$9,185 (+1.0%)
$565,801 + $247,538
$813,339
2019
$9,092 (+543.0%)
$571,200 + $165,750
$736,950
2018
$1,414 (+10.6%)
$560,000 + $162,500
$722,500
2017
$1,278 (−1.1%)
$32,505 + $31,322
$63,827
2016
$1,292 (+8.6%)
$32,505 + $31,322
$63,827
2015
$1,190 (+3.4%)
$31,868 + $30,708
$62,576
2014
$1,151 (+4.2%)
$30,776 + $29,655
$60,431
2013
$1,105 (+4.4%)
$30,776 + $29,655
$60,431
2012
$1,058 (+5.3%)
$30,637 + $29,521
$60,158
2011
$1,005 (+3.9%)
$30,037 + $28,943
$58,980
2010
$967 (+1.3%)
$29,449 + $28,376
$57,825
2009
$954 (+1.7%)
$29,229 + $28,164
$57,393
2008
$939
$29,299 + $28,231
$57,530
Tax history for 2049 Helen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,760 (+2.3%)
$624,688 + $273,298
$897,986
2024
$10,520 (+1.6%)
$612,440 + $267,940
$880,380
2023
$10,352 (+0.8%)
$600,432 + $262,687
$863,119
2022
$10,266 (+2.1%)
$588,659 + $257,537
$846,196
2021
$10,051 (+9.4%)
$577,117 + $252,488
$829,605
2020
$9,185 (+1.0%)
$565,801 + $247,538
$813,339
2019
$9,092 (+543.0%)
$571,200 + $165,750
$736,950
2018
$1,414 (+10.6%)
$560,000 + $162,500
$722,500
2017
$1,278 (−1.1%)
$32,505 + $31,322
$63,827
2016
$1,292 (+8.6%)
$32,505 + $31,322
$63,827
2015
$1,190 (+3.4%)
$31,868 + $30,708
$62,576
2014
$1,151 (+4.2%)
$30,776 + $29,655
$60,431
2013
$1,105 (+4.4%)
$30,776 + $29,655
$60,431
2012
$1,058 (+5.3%)
$30,637 + $29,521
$60,158
2011
$1,005 (+3.9%)
$30,037 + $28,943
$58,980
2010
$967 (+1.3%)
$29,449 + $28,376
$57,825
2009
$954 (+1.7%)
$29,229 + $28,164
$57,393
2008
$939
$29,299 + $28,231
$57,530
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,120 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,331
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1521820116
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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
Mar 8, 2019 • Active
Encroachment permit (construction)
Grading
Nov 13, 2018 • Final
Building (residential) alteration, remodel, repair
Roofing
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, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.