Seller's Agent in 2024
Shannon Conner
Village Associates Real Estate
(925) 980-3829
103 Total Sales
15 Lost Valley Dr Orinda, CA 94563
Estimated Value: $2,322,000 - $2,603,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,022
Sq Ft
$810/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Private Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Del Rey Elementary School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
As of July 2024Step into a fairytale with this charming, single-level storybook home on a sprawling 1-acre lot. Just minutes from downtown Orinda, yet worlds away in your own secluded paradise, this unique property offers the perfect blend of convenience & tranquility.This endearing home features a picturesque facade that captures the essence of a fairytale cottage. As you cross the quaint bridge over a gentle creek, you'll enter a haven unlike any in Orinda. Inside elegant living spaces include formal living & dining rooms. The open kitchen seamlessly flows into the family room, which features walls of windows & opens up to the large yard, creating an ideal space for indoor-outdoor living & entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is equipped w/ modern appliances & looks out to a colorful courtyard of flowers and mature plantings. The true show-stopper of this home is the huge 1-acre outdoor paradise w/ mature trees & beautifully organic gardens. Multiple outdoor seating areas are perfect for relaxation & entertainment, & the private bridge entrance enhances the home's secluded ambiance. Located close to top-rated Orinda schools, shopping, dining, BART, & freeways, this home is ideal for a seamless commute. Live the fairytale life you’ve always dreamed of!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Village Associates Real Estate License #01885058 Listed on: 06/21/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,335
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 1.02 Acre Lot
- Perimeter Fence
- Private Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Well
- Tankless Water Heater
Additional Features
- Solar owned by seller
- Shed
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Lost Valley Est Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2722300304
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 21, 2024
Closed on
Jul 9, 2024
Sold by
Cremer Family Trust and Cremer Markus Kurt
Bought by
Hu Melody Yin and Erlendson Matthew John
Seller's Agent
Shannon Conner
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Diane Dwyer
Compass
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
11.11%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$101,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.56%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2019
Sold by
Cremer Markus Kurt Peter and Cremer Iris Verena
Bought by
Cremer Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2011
Sold by
Dallas Dale C and Dallas Laura
Bought by
Cremer Markus Kurt Peter and Cremer Iris Verena
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 2003
Sold by
Dallas Dale and Dallas Laura
Bought by
Dallas Dale C and Dallas Laura
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2002
Sold by
Dallas Dale C and Dallas Barbara B
Bought by
Dallas Dale and Dallas Laura
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hu Melody Yin | $2,550,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Cremer Family Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Cremer Markus Kurt Peter | $1,231,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Dallas Dale C | -- | -- | |
| Dallas Dale | -- | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Cremer Markus Kurt Peter | $548,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Cremer Markus Kurt Peter | $622,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cremer Markus Kurt Peter | $625,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Cremer Markus Kurt Peter | $729,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Dallas Dale C | $850,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dallas Dale | $725,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dallas Dale | $695,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Dallas Dale | $630,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dallas Dale C | $486,000 | |
| Closed | Dallas Dale | $630,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,550,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2024 07/15/24 | Sold | $2,550,000 | +11.1% | $844 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2024 06/27/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2024 06/21/24 | For Sale | $2,295,000 | -- | $759 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,335 | $2,550,000 | $1,950,000 | $600,000 |
| 2024 | $19,013 | $1,515,879 | $1,231,423 | $284,456 |
| 2023 | $19,013 | $1,486,157 | $1,207,278 | $278,879 |
| 2022 | $18,498 | $1,457,017 | $1,183,606 | $273,411 |
| 2021 | $18,128 | $1,428,449 | $1,160,399 | $268,050 |
| 2019 | $17,905 | $1,386,082 | $1,125,982 | $260,100 |
| 2018 | $16,511 | $1,358,904 | $1,103,904 | $255,000 |
| 2017 | $16,062 | $1,332,259 | $1,082,259 | $250,000 |
| 2016 | $15,673 | $1,306,138 | $1,061,039 | $245,099 |
| 2015 | $15,595 | $1,286,520 | $1,045,102 | $241,418 |
| 2014 | $15,378 | $1,261,319 | $1,024,630 | $236,689 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Shannon Conner
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Diane Dwyer
D
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Diane Dwyer
Compass
(925) 997-7555
69 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41064263
APN: 272-230-030-4
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