Welcome to our annual list of the ten most expensive homes sold in the Tri-Valley during the past year (2011).
As you’ll see, the majority of the homes in the top 10 based on sales price were located in Pleasanton with one each in Dublin and San Ramon. The most expensive sale in Livermore for the year was for $1,690,000, at position 28.
All information and photos below are courtesy of the Bay East Association of Realtors multiple listing service (MLS).
The 10th Most Expensive Home
1502 Via Di Salerno, Pleasanton
$2,100,000
Sold in September, this Pleasanton home is located on the Ruby Hill golf course. As just over 6,000 sq ft of living space, this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home, 4 car garage home offered a master bedroom downstairs, a gourmet kitchen with bar. Outdoors included a huge solar heated pool with diving board, spa, BBQ, vegetable garden and fruit trees along with great views from the balconies.
The 9th Most Expensive Home
961 Piemonte Drive, Pleasanton
$2,100,000
Coming in at the same price as #10, this timeless Mediterranean Estate features an with impressive dual wrought-iron staircase in the Grand entry foyer. Flooring consist of beautiful marble and Brazilian cherry hardwood. With over 7,000 sq ft of living space, the home has 6 bedroom, large open kitchen and family room area, a billiard room, a game room, and a wine tasting room and more!
The 8th Most Expensive Home
1843 Sannita Place, Pleasanton
$2,236,800
This custom-built “Italian Villa” is also located in Pleasanton’s Ruby Hill estate. Located on a peaceful, quiet cul-de-sac, this home has spectacular views in every direction. The home is approximately 7,000 sq ft in living space on a 25,000+ lot and is definitely going to make a great home for the new owners.
The 7th Most Expensive Home
1528 Honeysuckle Court, Pleasanton
$2,425,000
Coming in 7th place is this 4 bedroom. 4.5 bath home located in Pleasanton’s Golden Eagle gated community off Foothill Road. Need more garage space? Probably not with home that features an 8 car garage. The home included a work-out room, a family room w/floor-ceiling fireplace, a game room and a huge master suite with a balcony. The home has fantastic views and is situated on a 1.23 acre lot and includes a pool, spa and even a putting green.
The 6th Most Expensive Home
1809 Spumante Pl, Pleasanton
$2,600,000
Selling in February last year, this beautiful Ruby Hill estate included a truly gourmet kitchen, a state-of-the-art 9 seat theater, an elevator. The backyard features a pool with water slide, cabana with kitchen & bath. The home backs to the golf course & hills as has a little over 8,000 sq ft of living space and includes 7 bedrooms.
The 5th Most Expensive Home
7440 Tassajara Rd, Dublin
$2,600,000
The value in this Dublin property was in the land. With approximately 12.5 acres this property has potential for future development. Currently on the property is a custom single-level home with attached 3-car garage, plus an additional 8-car garage, horse shelters, feed/tack room and a fenced pasture.
The 4th Most Expensive Home
2115 Norris Canyon Rd, San Ramon
$2,800,000
This 117 acre Family compound in San Ramon could be used as a Horse Ranch facility, Winery, or other special uses. It will be interesting to see what the new owners do with this large property.
The 3rd Most Expensive Home
1026 Pineto Pl, Pleasanton
$2,950,000
Another Ruby Hill home making the list is this beautiful two story featuring 9,900 sq ft of living, a 6 car garage, formal office, theater, game room, adult bonus and a restaurant quality bar for entertaining. Outdoors you’ll find a putting green, including a sand trap, a pool with grotto, cabana and a batting cage – lot size, approximately 35,000 sq ft.
The 2nd Most Expensive Home
3365 E Ruby Hill, Pleasanton
$3,000,000
This magnificent Italian Villa has over 9,000 sq ft of living space with exquisite detailing, including extensive use of granite, marble and mahogany. Truly another beautiful home.
The Most Expensive Home Sold in the Tri-Valley was…
3736 Selvante St, Pleasanton
$3,000,000
This and the previous Ruby Hill home are the most expensive homes sold in the Tri-Valley this past year. This elegant Ruby Hill home was carefully crafted with every attention to custom detail. This 6 bedroom home has over 7,000 sq ft of living space, including a wine room that would be the envy of most wine lovers. The home has an amazing outdoor space with includes a full kitchen.
Congratulations to all of the new homeowners of these truly beautiful properties.
