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Yocelin Mendivil
Realtor® · Contra Costa
Pleasant Hill · Home type

New Construction for Sale in
Pleasant Hill, CA.

New Construction in Pleasant Hill. Builder incentives, closing credits, and the fastest way into a home with a warranty. Pleasant Hill has minimal new construction — a handful of infill projects near the new downtown core.

Median price: $1.2MActive listings: 38Days on market: 10
Pleasant Hill, California — family neighborhood — New Construction
The honest read

Who it's for.
Who it isn't.

New construction is where East County shines — Antioch and Pittsburg both have active production builder pipelines (Meritage, K. Hovnanian, Lennar in rotation) putting up 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom homes. Builders compete aggressively on interest-rate buy-downs and closing-cost credits in 2026; the sticker price rarely tells the real story. I read the incentive math, flag the padding, and negotiate on finishes and upgrades where there is actual flex.

Pleasant Hill has minimal new construction — a handful of infill projects near the new downtown core.

Buyers who want a home with warranties, modern floorplans, and incentive packages that often beat resale on net price.

Pleasant Hill · April 2026
Median price
↑ 3.1%
$1.2M
year over year
Active listings
38
thin but moving
Days on market
10
median · last 90 days
Price / sqft
↓ 8.3%
$610
year over year
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Zip codes in Pleasant Hill

94523
$876K·38 active
Questions

New Construction,
honestly.

Are builder rate buy-downs actually a good deal?
Sometimes yes, sometimes they're padded into the price. The math depends on how long you plan to hold the rate. I run the actual cost vs. holding period before you sign so we're not flying blind.
Do I need my own agent for new construction?
Yes — and it costs you nothing. The builder pays my commission as a buyer's agent, and I'm there to catch things you shouldn't have to (upgrade padding, closing-cost language, warranty gaps). Without an agent you're negotiating alone against a builder's in-house rep.
What's special about Pleasant Hill?
It's the commuter sweet spot — BART, small-city feel, strong schools for the price, and a new downtown core that's genuinely walkable. If you want Walnut Creek convenience at a ~20% discount, this is where I'd start.
Which zip codes are in Pleasant Hill?
Almost all of Pleasant Hill is 94523. A few addresses on the edges fall into 94596 (Walnut Creek) or 94553 (Martinez) — I check against the exact address.
Ready when you are

Let's find the one.
Together.

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