$1,450,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,736 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$835 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Wagner Ranch Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2024

This Fabulous El Toyonal Cul-de-sac residence was built by Orinda Contractor Dieter Scholz in 1983 and its condition and style reflect the quality of his work. The residence features vaulted ceilings with rooms that flow both visually and in livability. The home is designed to feature the full on panoramic view shed of North Orinda and beyond. Large windows frame the views and fill the home with natural light. There is a wrap around deck with two sliding doors for easy access. The kitchen/ family room opens onto the deck for morning coffee! The property is .41 of an acre and incudes a large flat area rimmed by heritage Oak trees for gardening and play. The primary suite is quite large and can easily accommodate a work station. There is a generous walk in closet. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom on the first floor. The home has an oversized two car garage with a built in work shop. Best of all it is easy to zip over the hill to Berkeley, minutes from Tilden Park and the favored El Toyonal paved walk. First time on the market in 35 years!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Abrams

Coldwell Banker License #01272382 Listed on: 06/01/2024

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Fletcher Berke

License #02046857

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Dog Run
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Golf Course
  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Ridge
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Raised Hearth
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Built by Dieter Scholz
  • El Toyonal Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2641020280

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,236

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Subdivision Name: EL TOYONAL
  • Directions: El Toyonal/ Camino Del Diablo/ Miramonte
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Contemporary, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Raised Hearth, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Level, Secluded, Dead End, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Forest, Golf Course, Panoramic, Ridge, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Dieter Scholz
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Dog Run, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Private Entrance, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Workshop in Garage, Guest, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18000
  • Parcel Number: 2641020280
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2024
Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Johanne Busch Living Trust and Busch Johanne
Bought by
Devlin Peter Edward
Seller's Agent
Laura Abrams
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Fletcher Berke
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-9.09%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$1,463,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2013
Sold by
Busch Johanne and Busch Daniuels Johanne
Bought by
Busch Johanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2011
Sold by
Busch Johanne and Busch Daniels Johanne
Bought by
Busch Johanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,583
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2009
Sold by
Daniels Robert E
Bought by
Busch Daniels Johanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2003
Sold by
Daniels Robert E and Busch Daniels Johanne
Bought by
Daniels Robert E and Busch Daniels Johanne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,450,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $219,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $234,583 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Sold $1,450,000 -3.0% $835 / Sq Ft
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Price Changed $1,495,000 -6.3% $861 / Sq Ft
06/01/2024 06/01/24 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $919 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $8,236 $577,959 $166,623 $411,336
2023 $8,236 $566,627 $163,356 $403,271
2022 $7,852 $555,517 $160,153 $395,364
2021 $7,184 $544,625 $157,013 $387,612
2019 $7,871 $528,473 $152,357 $376,116
2018 $7,318 $518,112 $149,370 $368,742
2017 $7,105 $507,954 $146,442 $361,512
2016 $6,933 $497,995 $143,571 $354,424
2015 $6,884 $490,516 $141,415 $349,101
2014 $6,782 $480,908 $138,645 $342,263
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41061779

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 264-102-028-0