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Tim Steffen

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Better Homes Realty

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Houses California Contra Costa County Pleasant Hill
$3,200 Total Monthly Price

517 Shelly Dr

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Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    884 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Breakfast Bar
517 Shelly Dr
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About This Home

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Charming 2-Bedroom Home in Poet s Corner Welcome to this quaint and inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in the desirable Poet s Corner neighborhood. Featuring a welcoming front porch, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, and large windows that fill the home with natural light, this property offers classic charm with modern comforts. The living room features a brick fireplace and a mini-split system for efficient heating and cooling. Additional mini-splits are located in bedrooms. The well-appointed kitchen includes mostly stainless-steel appliances, a built-in oven and microwave, an electric cooktop, and a large stainless-steel sink positioned beneath a window overlooking the street. A washer and dryer are included for added convenience. Outside, enjoy beautifully maintained front and back yards perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the neighborhood. Located on a wonderful street within walking distance of schools, restaurants, the library, and baseball fields, this home offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy all that Poet s Corner has to offer.

517 Shelly Dr is a house located in Contra Costa County and the 94523 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1949

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Design

Traditional Architecture Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Double Pane Windows Wood Burning Fireplace Brick Fireplace 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Electric Cooktop Breakfast Bar Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in Garage Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 1492910128

Lot Details

10,620 Sq Ft Lot Front Yard

Parking

2 Car Direct Access Garage Garage Door Opener

Utilities

Cooling Available Multiple Heating Units

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Garage - Attached
  • Garage Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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City - Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is exactly what you’d expect: a pleasant community in the California hills. This suburb offers urban amenities and small-town charm, along with upscale rentals ranging from single-family homes to modern apartments. A charming outdoor shopping center sits in the heart of downtown, along with neighborhood parks, movie theaters, and top-notch public schools like Sequoia Middle. Pleasant Hill offers proximity to even more shopping and entertainment options like Sunvalley Shopping Center and Six Flags in Concord. Suisun Bay is only a few miles north of town, and Walnut Creek sits directly south. Residents of this upscale suburb also have easy access to Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and San Francisco thanks to Interstate 680 and State Route 24.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Double Pane Windows
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill
Drive: 10 min 3.4 mi
Saint Marys Coll. of Calif.
Drive: 21 min 9.6 mi
UC Berkeley
Drive: 29 min 16.8 mi
Berkeley City College
Drive: 30 min 17.2 mi
517 Shelly Dr is within 10 minutes or 3.4 miles from Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill. It is also near Saint Marys Coll. of Calif. and UC Berkeley.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
West County Mandarin
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
528 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
652 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Pleasant Hill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
738 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
College Park High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,948 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
39 Students
Nearby
St. Thomas
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Pleasant Hill include Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, located 1.6 miles from 517 Shelly Dr. 517 Shelly Dr is near Metro Oakland International, located 26.6 miles or 38 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 38.6 miles or 56 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Walnut Creek
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Concord
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
North Concord / Martinez
Drive: 11 min 6.1 mi
Lafayette Station
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Martinez
Drive: 16 min 10.0 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 28 min 18.0 mi
Berkeley
Drive: 32 min 21.6 mi
Oakland Coliseum
Drive: 34 min 23.3 mi
Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
Drive: 34 min 23.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 38 min 26.6 mi
San Francisco International
Drive: 56 min 38.6 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 517 Shelly Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Oak Park Center
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
Downtown Pleasant Hill
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
2391-2397 Pleasant Hill Rd
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
517 Shelly Dr has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Larkey Park
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
The Ruth Bancroft Garden
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Heather Farm Park
Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
Gardens at Heather Farm
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
517 Shelly Dr has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Larkey Park, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, and Gardens at Heather Farm.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
517 Shelly Dr has 3 hospitals within 5.0 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 3.8 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Naval Station Port Chicago
Drive: 28 min 9.9 mi
Armory Vallejo
Drive: 18 min 12.0 mi
Military Reservation
Drive: 38 min 19.6 mi
517 Shelly Dr has 3 military bases within 19.6 miles, the nearest is US Naval Station Port Chicago which is 9.9 miles away and a 28 minute drive.

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About the Listing Agent

Tim Steffen

Better Homes Realty

With a combined 54 years of experience in the real estate industry and current Broker-Owner of Better Homes Realty, holding a Business degree in Real Estate and Land Use Affairs, they pride themselves on staying current with market trends, economic conditions, and effective risk management. Whether you're navigating a complex move-up or down, looking to invest in properties, or taking the exciting step as a first-time buyer, they’ve got you covered. They also specialize in Trust and Probate Sales, bringing deep knowledge and expertise to every transaction.

MLS Number: 4007
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