The Belshaw Mansion

This stunning home stands proudly as one of the Bay Area’s finest treasures. Welcome to the Belshaw Mansion, a majestic manor prominently situated in the heart of Antioch's Rivertown District.

Constructed in 1894 for then-California State Senator Charles M. Belshaw, this vintage masterpiece rests gracefully on a nearly quarter-acre corner lot. The mansion boasts 14 rooms, including 7 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, encompassing 4,492 square feet of luxurious living space. This versatile home can serve as an extraordinary single-family residence or two completely, separate units, ideal for today’s multigenerational living. Either way, each unit features its own entrance, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, bonus rooms, and parking facilities.  

As the new owner, you'll revel in the grandeur of high-ranking ceilings that flow seamlessly throughout the home, offering an air of glamor, prestige, and spaciousness. The soaring ceilings are beautifully complemented by stately floors, distinguished window treatments, and elegant, old-world moldings. Modern energy needs are met with updated solar systems. Additional unique features include a two-plus-one garage; three charming fireplaces; a dumbwaiter; an oversized, unfinished basement; and commercial-grade refrigeration. Outside, you’ll enjoy well-established garden beds and greenery; a beautiful array of rose bushes; and pomegranates, figs, and a palm tree.  

Over the years, this custom Victorian-style home, with elements of Tudor design, has hosted numerous civic events, showcase tours, and gatherings for people around the state, country, and world by California Senator Belshaw. After the Belshaws, California Assemblyman Robert P. Easley became the new owner and led remodeling of the house. The Costello family has cherished and meticulously restored this historic gem for the past 27 years, returning it to its former grandeur.

The Belshaw Mansion has been featured in various magazines, newspaper articles and historical papers. In fact, the house is one of the few references in the historical book that was created by the Antioch Historical Society and can be found at bookstores in the city. The Belshaw Mansion was also featured at Antioch City Park in a wooden structure built for the city’s main public green. More information can be found on our details page on this site.

This rare find won’t be on the market long. If you’re seeking a spacious, captivating home rich in charm, tradition, and history, call now to schedule your private tour.