5244 S Montecito Dr

RARE OPPORTUNITY IN GATED MONTECITO Homes in this exclusive community rarely come available—don’t miss your chance to live on the Walnut Creek border with privacy and open space views. This 5-bedroom home sits on a premium lot backing to Lime Ridge open space with no rear neighbors, offering peaceful views and exceptional privacy. Features include a chef’s kitchen with designer quartz island & backsplash, hardwood floors on main level, modern upgrades throughout, 3 car-tandem garage, EV charger, solar panels, and dual Tesla Power walls for energy efficiency for backup power. Highlights: • Premium lot backing to open space • Gated community location • Minutes to BART, shopping, and top-rated schools • 3 car-tándem garage • 2 Tesla Power walls, and solar energy efficiency upgrades • Move-in ready with modern updates A rare opportunity in one of the area’s most desirable gated neighborhoods and highly rated school district. Close to Downtown WC, BART, Shopping and Dining.

Current Status

Price change

Original Price

$1,539,000

List Price

$1,485,000

On Market Date

Mar 5, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Montecito

Zip Code

94521

MLS ID

41125967

APN

1354000315

Year Built

2003

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

5

Bath

3

Parking

3

Attached, Int Access From Garage, Tandem, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

2,923

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

12,378.0

Lot Acres

0.28 Acres

Pool Info

In Ground, Community

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island

Cooling

Central Air

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Family Room

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

Hookups Only, Laundry Room

Upper Level

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Retreat

Main Level

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Views

Hills

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Contemporary

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Vanity, Window

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Landscaped

Roof

Tile

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

$226

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