Discover the charm of one of Pleasant Hill’s most desirable neighborhoods. This single-level home blends timeless character with modern updates and sits proudly on a spacious corner lot lined with stately sycamore trees. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, a light-filled living room, dining room, updated kitchen, owned solar, laundry area, attached garage, and expansive outdoor space. Original oak floors and a cozy fireplace pair beautifully with modern upgrades, including a chef’s kitchen featuring a luxurious Dacor range, premium appliances, soapstone counters, custom cabinetry, farmhouse sink, and handmade ceramic tile backsplash. The primary suite features an updated ensuite bathroom with elegant, high-end finishes. The backyard offers a private retreat, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The backyard includes a stone patio, bocce court, generous side yard for play, garden planters, storage shed, chicken coop, and a variety of fruit trees including pomegranate, olive, peach, lemon, apple and more. All just minutes from downtown Pleasant Hill, top-rated Strandwood Elementary, BART, Lafayette and Walnut Creek shopping, plus regional parks and trails. A rare gem offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
10,500 sq ftLot Size
$861Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Asad Durrani•DRE #02174180• Vanguard Properties
Contact: Agt: 310-735-7116
Bought with Carol Sawdey•DRE #01845097• BHHS Drysdale Properties
The home has hardwood floors, double pane windows and updated bathrooms. The kitchen has stone countertops, gas range and soft close cabinets. The spacious backyard has bocce ball and planter boxes.
11 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 309 Sunset Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41113020
Nov 13, 2025
Sold
$1,298,000
$820/sq ft
Oct 17, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2025
Listed
$1,298,000
$820/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41001346
Aug 4, 2022
Sold
$1,420,000
$898/sq ft
Jul 28, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2022
Listed
$1,198,000
$757/sq ft
+28
This delightful cottage-style, single level home is located on a charming residential street lined with majestic sycamore trees and sweet homes from the same era. Situated on a large corner lot, this lovely home offers 3BR, 2BA, LR+DR, a remodeled kitchen + pantry, a laundry room, mud room and an attached 2-car garage. Features include the original oak floors and fireplace, and upgrades include a remodeled kitchen w/premium appliances, soapstone counters, custom cabinets, farmhouse sink & handmade ceramic tiles. The primary BR has a new ensuite BA beautifully designed with luxurious finishes.The fenced backyard is a private oasis w/an expansive stone patio, bamboo stands, a rose garden, plum, citrus, fig, cherry, & apple trees, a bocce ball court–even a chicken coop! Solar panels owned a bonus! Located just 5 min to downtown Pleasant Hill & Strandwood Elementary School, 10 min to BART and convenient to Lafayette/Walnut Creek shopping and regional parks & trails. A gem!
Public Records
May 15, 2009
Sold
$510,000
$322/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40400540
May 15, 2009
Sold
$509,720
$322/sq ft
Apr 16, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2009
Listed
$535,000
$338/sq ft
+4
Mid-century charmer: hardwood floors, wonderful large bedrms, bonus room, formal dining, country kitchen. Master suite bonus rm can be wardrobe, sewing, craft room. Spacious corner lot: RV parking. Terraced. Large patio. Room galore .24 acre. Great neighborhood.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,624 (+2.3%)
$900,000 + $398,000
$1,298,000
2024
$11,363 (+1.6%)
$772,651 + $193,156
$965,807
2023
$11,181 (+43.6%)
$757,501 + $189,369
$946,870
2022
$7,786 (+2.2%)
$742,649 + $185,656
$928,305
2021
$7,618 (+1.1%)
$546,065 + $72,440
$618,505
2020
$7,533 (+1.0%)
$535,358 + $71,020
$606,378
2019
$7,456 (+3.6%)
$529,869 + $70,292
$600,161
2018
$7,195 (+3.1%)
$519,480 + $68,914
$588,394
2017
$6,977 (+2.4%)
$499,309 + $66,239
$565,548
2016
$6,812 (+0.8%)
$499,309 + $66,239
$565,548
2015
$6,761 (+1.0%)
$489,519 + $64,941
$554,460
2014
$6,692 (+19.0%)
$472,722 + $62,713
$535,435
2013
$5,623 (+13.9%)
$472,722 + $62,713
$535,435
2012
$4,939 (−14.0%)
$394,645 + $52,355
$447,000
2011
$5,744 (+7.3%)
$343,438 + $45,562
$389,000
2010
$5,353 (+328.6%)
$415,834 + $55,166
$471,000
2009
$1,249 (+1.7%)
$389,348 + $51,652
$441,000
2008
$1,229
$27,812 + $43,938
$71,750
Tax history for 309 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,624 (+2.3%)
$900,000 + $398,000
$1,298,000
2024
$11,363 (+1.6%)
$772,651 + $193,156
$965,807
2023
$11,181 (+43.6%)
$757,501 + $189,369
$946,870
2022
$7,786 (+2.2%)
$742,649 + $185,656
$928,305
2021
$7,618 (+1.1%)
$546,065 + $72,440
$618,505
2020
$7,533 (+1.0%)
$535,358 + $71,020
$606,378
2019
$7,456 (+3.6%)
$529,869 + $70,292
$600,161
2018
$7,195 (+3.1%)
$519,480 + $68,914
$588,394
2017
$6,977 (+2.4%)
$499,309 + $66,239
$565,548
2016
$6,812 (+0.8%)
$499,309 + $66,239
$565,548
2015
$6,761 (+1.0%)
$489,519 + $64,941
$554,460
2014
$6,692 (+19.0%)
$472,722 + $62,713
$535,435
2013
$5,623 (+13.9%)
$472,722 + $62,713
$535,435
2012
$4,939 (−14.0%)
$394,645 + $52,355
$447,000
2011
$5,744 (+7.3%)
$343,438 + $45,562
$389,000
2010
$5,353 (+328.6%)
$415,834 + $55,166
$471,000
2009
$1,249 (+1.7%)
$389,348 + $51,652
$441,000
2008
$1,229
$27,812 + $43,938
$71,750
*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
10,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1641220015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R6
Single-Family Residential District
The R-6 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
Nov 12, 2020 • Final
Building (residential) alteration, remodel, repair
Electrical
Solar
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.