688 Grandview Drive

Nestled in the highly desirable Beverly Hills neighborhood of downtown Concord, this beautifully maintained brick ranch with a full basement sits on a picturesque corner lot surrounded by mature trees and professionally established landscaping. Offering timeless character, extensive updates, and exceptional versatility, this home combines classic craftsmanship with modern convenience. A covered front porch welcomes you inside through an elegant front door with decorative glass inlay and sidelight. The foyer immediately showcases freshly refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint throughout, crown molding, and abundant natural light. To the left of the foyer are the formal living and dining rooms, both featuring beautifully refinished hardwood flooring and French doors that create an elegant flow for entertaining while preserving each room's distinct charm. Toward the rear of the home, the inviting den serves as the heart of the main level. A stunning masonry wood-burning fireplace is flanked by custom built-in cabinetry, while French doors open onto the expansive rear deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. A ceiling fan with light kit adds year-round comfort. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, offering raised-panel cabinetry, ceramic tile flooring, a tile backsplash, pantry cabinet, and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, glass-top electric range with exhaust hood, and refrigerator. A 50/50 stainless sink with disposal overlooks the workspace, while a convenient side entrance with storm door provides direct access to the patio and sidewalk. The bedroom wing offers privacy and comfort. The beautifully updated hall bath features quartz countertops with dual sinks, updated mirrors and lighting, ceramic tile flooring, and a tub/shower combination with an attractive tiled surround. The secondary bedrooms are generously sized, one featuring hardwood flooring and the other new carpeting. The owner's suite offers hardwood floors, two closets, a ceiling fan with light kit, and a beautifully renovated en-suite bath complete with a quartz vanity, updated lighting and mirror, tile flooring, and an oversized tiled walk-in shower with built-in bench seating. The fully finished walk-out basement significantly expands the home's living space and offers exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, entertaining, or hobbies. Fresh paint and new flooring continue throughout this level, which includes a spacious recreation room with a second masonry wood-burning fireplace, an office with built-in cabinetry, a full bathroom, laundry hookups, and direct access to the attached two-car garage. A second kitchen provides outstanding convenience with an electric cooktop, wall oven, pantry cabinet, and a 50/50 sink, making the lower level ideal for guests or extended family. An unfinished utility room houses the mechanical systems, including the furnace and water heater. Outdoor living is equally impressive. French doors from the main-level den lead to a spacious deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard, with stairs providing easy access to the driveway below. A patio extends from the walk-out basement, creating multiple areas for relaxing and entertaining. The backyard also features a fenced area perfect for pets, numerous mature planting beds, and lush landscaping that enhances the property's privacy and curb appeal. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or those needing extra storage will appreciate both the attached rear-entry two-car garage and the additional detached one-car garage. Both wood-burning fireplaces are being conveyed as-is with no known issues. Located just minutes from the shopping, dining, parks, and entertainment of vibrant downtown Concord, this exceptional home offers an outstanding combination of location, thoughtful updates, generous living space, and timeless appeal.