Why Live in Pleasant Hill
In Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill is more than actor Tom Hanks’ hometown. This small city of 35,000 residents is surrounded by regional parks and preserves, has a revitalized downtown and contains well-respected schools. It has views of Mt. Diablo and the Diablo Mountain Range 17 miles away and is within 45 miles of Napa and Sonoma Valleys. This bedroom community was built up in the 1920s after vineyards were removed during Prohibition and again in the 1950s as soldiers returned from WWII. “Pleasant Hill has a good mix of people who have been here for many years, as well as younger families with kids,” says Jill Cherne, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty with nearly 20 years of experience. “The walk factor here is huge — in the mornings and evenings, you can always find neighbors going for walks.” Mt. Diablo Unified School District operates over 50 campuses, enrolling nearly 29,000 students. It earned a B-plus-ranking from Niche, which also ranked it among the top 35 most diverse districts in California. Students from transitional kindergarten to eighth grade can participate in Spanish and English immersion courses while high school students can take dual
Home Trends in Pleasant Hill, CA
On average, homes in Pleasant Hill, CA sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Hill, CA over the last 12 months is $965,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$965,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,575,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$497,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$342,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$626
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Last 12 months Home Sales
164
Median List Price
$992,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%