NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1832 Joseph Dr Moraga, CA 94556

Saint Mary's Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,875,000 - $1,998,737

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,419 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 09, 2020

Last sale price $1,735,000 $717 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,974/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Donald L. Rheem Elementary School Rated A
  • Ridge View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2020

1832 Joseph Drive is an updated 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,419+/- sq.ft. home on approximately .34 acres. The home has been lovingly cared for & improved. The Bluffs neighborhood is one of Moraga’s most sought-after areas. It is desirable for its beautiful views of the surrounding ridgelines, nearby open-space, stately homes and its central Moraga location, which is terrific for commute options via Lafayette or Orinda. The interior of this stunning home is highlighted by a redesigned kitchen that has been updated with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, soft close drawers, under cabinet lighting and lots of storage. Highlights include a dual Thermador ovens & gas cooktop, an LG refrigerator with InstaView door and craft icemaker, 120+ bottle wine refrigerator, a large center island with wood cabinets, quartz top, & breakfast bar seating. The kitchen is filled with natural light via an expanded custom window that overlooks the park-like backyard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt McLeod

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01310057 Listed on: 10/24/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Nina Peles

Compass License #01038850

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ridge
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool has a Solar Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2584220079

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Bollinger Canyon Rd to Joseph Drive
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Curb(s), Dead End, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Sweep, Solar Cover
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Ridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 15000
  • Parcel Number: 2584220079
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2020
Closed on
Dec 4, 2020
Sold by
Wen Don Tzei and Wen Jennifer
Bought by
Tetz Kelvin L and Tetz Suzzanne L
Seller's Agent
Matt McLeod
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Nina Peles
Compass
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,735,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
5.22%
Current Estimated Value
$1,932,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$197,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,337,829
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$590,855

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2014
Sold by
Wen Don Tzel and Wen Jennifer D
Bought by
2014 Wen Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2012
Sold by
Wen Don Tzei and Wen Jennifer D
Bought by
Wen Don Tzei and Wen Jennifer D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Shields Merrill W
Bought by
Wen Don Tzei and Pettersen Jennifer D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2004
Sold by
Shields Merrill W
Bought by
Shields Merrill W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Shields Merrill W
Bought by
Shields Merrill W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Shields Merrill W
Bought by
Shields Merrill W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Shields Merrill W
Bought by
Shields Merrill W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2003
Sold by
Fiske Charles E and Fiske Karen L
Bought by
Fiske Charles E and Fiske Karen L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2001
Sold by
Shields Merrill W
Bought by
Shields Merrill W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2001
Sold by
Shields Merrill W and Shields Mary Aileen
Bought by
Shields Merrill W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Shields Merrill W & Mary Tre
Bought by
Shields Merrill W and Shields Mary Aileen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,500
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 1998
Sold by
Shields Merrill W and Shields Mary
Bought by
Shields Merrill W and Shields Mary Aileen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,500
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tetz Kelvin L $1,735,000 Old Republic Title Company
2014 Wen Family Trust -- None Available
Wen Don Tzei -- Old Republic Title Company
Wen Don Tzei $1,400,000 Placer Title Company
Shields Merrill W -- --
Shields Merrill W -- --
Shields Merrill W -- --
Shields Merrill W -- First American Title
Shields Merrill W -- --
Fiske Charles E -- --
Shields Merrill W -- First American Title Guarant
Shields Merrill W -- First American Title Guarant
Shields Merrill W -- Placer Title Company
Shields Merrill W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tetz Kelvin L $1,500,000
Previous Owner Wen Don Tzei $980,000
Previous Owner Wen Don Tzei $1,050,000
Previous Owner Shields Merrill W $100,000
Previous Owner Shields Merrill W $544,000
Previous Owner Shields Merrill W $550,000
Previous Owner Shields Merrill W $550,000
Previous Owner Shields Merrill W $331,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,735,000 -- --
12/09/2020 12/09/20 Sold $1,735,000 +5.2% $717 / Sq Ft
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 For Sale $1,649,000 0.0% $682 / Sq Ft
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2020 10/24/20 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $682 / 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
2025 $22,510 $1,878,018 $1,244,796 $633,222
2024 $21,259 $1,841,195 $1,220,389 $620,806
2023 $21,259 $1,805,094 $1,196,460 $608,634
2022 $20,917 $1,769,700 $1,173,000 $596,700
2021 $20,686 $1,735,000 $1,150,000 $585,000
2019 $18,341 $1,500,000 $874,287 $625,713
2018 $17,998 $1,500,000 $874,287 $625,713
2017 $18,044 $1,500,000 $874,287 $625,713
2016 $17,471 $1,485,000 $865,544 $619,456
2015 $15,758 $1,317,500 $767,915 $549,585
2014 $15,174 $1,255,000 $731,486 $523,514
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt McLeod

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Matt McLeod

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 464-6500

    41 Total Sales

    Matt McLeod
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  • Nina Peles

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Nina Peles

    Compass

    (925) 890-9212

    52 Total Sales

    Nina Peles
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40926834

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 258-422-007-9

California Contra Costa County Moraga 94556 Saint Mary's

1832 Joseph Dr, Moraga, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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