JESSICA NANCE | COMPASS
925.956.9552  ·  jessica.nance@compass.com  ·  DRE 01960286
Q1 2026 — Market Update

Pleasant Hill Market
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A quarterly look at the Pleasant Hill market — prices, pace, and the kind of homes that are quietly changing hands. With a closer read on Gregory Gardens and Poets Corner, the two neighborhoods I know best. Built for homeowners who want to stay informed, not sold to.

Q1 2026 — Market Update

What's happening on your street.

Start with the Pleasant Hill view, then drill into Gregory Gardens or Poets Corner. Data pulled from MLS, refreshed quarterly, with off-market activity I'm seeing on the ground layered in.

$1.05M
Median Sale Price
↓ 19% YoY
29
Active Listings
— flat YoY
35
Homes Sold in Q1
↓ 5% YoY
11
Median Days on Market
↑ 1 day YoY

Median Sale Price — Pleasant Hill

Monthly median sale price, 15-month history. Single-family homes. Source: Compass / MLS.

$1.02M
Median Sale Price
↓ 12% YoY
6
Active Listings
↑ 50% YoY
8
Homes Sold in Q1
↓ 11% YoY
8
Median Days on Market
↓ 49% YoY

Median Sale Price — Gregory Gardens

Monthly median sale price, 15-month history. Single-family homes. Source: Compass / MLS.

$1.08M
Avg. Sale Price
↑ 2.6% YoY
9
Active Listings
↑ 12% QoQ
8
Sold Last Quarter
↑ 14% QoQ
22
Avg. Days on Market
↓ 6% QoQ

Median Sale Price — Poets Corner

Rolling 3-month median, last two years. Single-family homes only.

Recent Activity

Recent sales in your neighborhood.

A snapshot of what's closed recently. Not all sales are on the market — ask about off-market opportunities.

Pleasant Hill
1417 Stonehedge Drive
3 BD • 2 BA • 1,512 SF
$1,025,000
Walnut Creek
527 Gabriel Court
4 BD • 3 BA • 2,198 SF
$1,475,000
Private Exclusive
JN • COMPASS
4290 Woodson Court
3 BD • 2 BA • 1,285 SF
Coming Soon
Local Expertise

Two neighborhoods, two stories.

Pleasant Hill isn't one market — every pocket has its own character, buyer pool, and pricing rhythm. Here's how I think about each.

Gregory Gardens

Mid-century ranches, mature trees, original bones.

Gregory Gardens is where buyers go when they want single-story living on flatter lots with a bit of elbow room. Most of the housing stock dates to the late 1950s — classic ranch floor plans, many still with their original layouts waiting for the right remodel.

Proximity to Gregory Gardens Elementary, the Iron Horse Trail, and Pleasant Hill Park keeps family demand steady. Inventory here moves quickly for anything that's been thoughtfully updated.

  • Typical Lot6,000–8,500 SF
  • Common Size3BR / 1,200–1,800 SF
  • Buyer ProfileGrowing families, move-up buyers
  • Price Range$900K – $1.4M
Poets Corner

Streets named after poets. Homes with character.

Poets Corner sits centrally in Pleasant Hill — Whittier, Longfellow, Emerson, Wordsworth — with a mix of original ranches and homes that have been expanded thoughtfully over the years. More architectural variety than most Pleasant Hill neighborhoods.

Walkable to downtown Pleasant Hill, strong school options, and the community events that show up on Crescent Avenue every year. Buyers here often know they want Poets Corner specifically.

  • Typical Lot7,000–10,000 SF
  • Common Size3–4BR / 1,400–2,400 SF
  • Buyer ProfileMove-up buyers, relocating professionals
  • Price Range$950K – $1.6M
In Their Words

What clients say.

“Jessica was on it from day one. She gave us a real strategy, not a sales pitch — priced the house right, staged beautifully, and sold above asking in under two weeks.”

Pleasant Hill Seller • 2025

“We felt like we were her only clients. Every question got a thoughtful answer, every decision came with her honest recommendation. We trusted her completely.”

Move-Up Buyers • Poets Corner
Private Home Valuation

What's your home worth today?

Automated Zillow estimates miss a lot — especially the things that move your price most: recent updates, layout, lot positioning, and what's actually selling off-market on your street.

Send me a few details and I'll send back a considered range with a short note on what I'm seeing nearby. No commitment, no conversation necessary.

  • Pricing reflects real comps, not just algorithmic estimates
  • Off-market activity I'm tracking in Gregory Gardens & Poets Corner
  • A plain-language note on what moves the number up or down
  • Delivered within 48 hours, straight to your inbox

Your information stays with me. No spam, no drip campaigns.

Thank you.

I received your request and will be in touch within 48 hours. — Jessica

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About Jessica

The agent for people who want a thoughtful, well-executed experience.

I'm a Realtor with Compass serving the Diablo Valley, and these are the neighborhoods I'm proud to call home. My business is built almost entirely on referrals and repeat clients, which means every home I represent receives thoughtful strategy, hands-on preparation, and the attention it truly deserves.

If you're thinking about selling in the next year, or just want to understand what your home is worth today, I'd love to be the first call. Even if we never work together, you'll come away with real information.

$17M+
Annual Volume
10+
Years in Diablo Valley
100%
Referral-Based