bedrooms
bedrooms
4
bathrooms
bathrooms
4
square feet
square feet
3,413
acreage
Acreage
1.97
open houses
Open Houses
year built
year built
1976
full baths
Full Baths
-
half baths
Half Baths
-
Step into a legendary Danville legacy at 481 Montcrest Place, a breathtaking sanctuary where quintessential California living meets historic distinction. Originally built in 1976 by Charles Dallas, the visionary developer of Montcrest Place, this property was hand-selected and personally crafted as his own family estate at the absolute highest, most prestigious point on the ridge, earning its iconic reputation as "the home on top of the ridge." A dramatic private driveway entry welcomes you onto nearly two sprawling, beautifully landscaped acres framed by graceful palm trees and anchored by a glittering resort-style pool. Inside the thoughtfully preserved four bedroom, three and one half bathroom residence, a seamless, light-filled layout offers sweeping, unobstructed panoramas of Mount Diablo. Perfectly combining secluded historical prestige with modern everyday convenience, this magnificent property is located just three minutes from the vibrant dining, boutique shopping, and top-tier schools of downtown Danville, delivering the ultimate dream lifestyle without compromise.
Location
Subdivision -
County Contra Costa County
Elementary School -
Middle School -
High School -
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MLS number: 41147460
Listing agent: Herman Chan
Listing broker: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty (510) 542-2600
Last update: Friday, September 18 2026 at 12:28 p.m. EDT
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