NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 El Toyonal Orinda, CA 94563

Orinda Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,262,000 - $1,393,068

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$862/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 16, 2020

Last sale price $871,000 $569 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,243/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wagner Ranch Elementary School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2020

RIVENDELL IN ORINDA. High on its lush green wooded dell this nature lover's paradise offers a magical retreat on its approx 0.63 acre of arboreal beauty. With 2 beds/2baths approx 1530 sqft this gorgeous home boasts a Mid Century feel and a rustic charm. Updated kitchen opens to family room and deck with amazing views of San Pablo Reservoir. Each bedroom has en suite and the master opens to its own private deck with spa, ideal for relaxing with a glass of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and watching the sunset or enjoying the song of the red-breasted sap sucker. This home includes a vegetable/herb garden, greenhouse, workshop, and flat areas with endless opportunities. Desirable location near Orinda Park Pool, Orinda Village and downtown restaurants, shopping and BART. Award winning Orinda Schools

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vlatka Bathgate

Coldwell Banker License #01390784 Listed on: 03/05/2020

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Vito LoGrasso

Bhhs Drysdale Properties License #01861100

Bhhs Drysdale Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,730

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • Carport

Property Views

  • Water
  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • El Toyonal Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2642400036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,730

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: El Toyonal
  • Directions: Camino Pablo to El Toyonal
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Secluded
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Forest, Hills, Water
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27600
  • Parcel Number: 2642400036

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2020
Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Smith Eric
Bought by
Vizcaino Christopher and Naveda Jorge
Seller's Agent
Vlatka Bathgate
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Vito LoGrasso
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$871,000
Premium/Discount to List
$72,000
9.01%
Current Estimated Value
$1,318,267

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$447,267
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.86%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Dorman Laura
Bought by
Smith Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Vrljicak Ignacio
Bought by
Smith Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2010
Sold by
Vrljicak Ignacio and Baskind Amanda
Bought by
Vrljicak Ignacio

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2008
Sold by
Vrljicak Ignacio Maria
Bought by
Vrljicak Ignacio Maria and Baskind Amanda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2007
Sold by
Baskind Amanda
Bought by
Vrljicak Ignacio

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2006
Sold by
Vrljicak Ignacio
Bought by
Vrljicak Ignacio and Baskind Amanda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2006
Sold by
Baskind Amanda
Bought by
Vrljicak Ignacio

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2004
Sold by
Benson Samuel G
Bought by
Benson Samuel G and Benson Nikki Lee
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Vizcaino Christopher $871,000 Old Republic Title Company
Smith Eric -- North American Title Company
Smith Eric $520,000 North American Title Company
Vrljicak Ignacio -- None Available
Vrljicak Ignacio Maria -- None Available
Vrljicak Ignacio -- None Available
Vrljicak Ignacio -- None Available
Vrljicak Ignacio -- Fidelity National Title
Vrljicak Ignacio $800,000 Fidelity National Title
Benson Samuel G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vizcaino Christopher G $203,545
Open Vizcaino Christopher $754,000
Closed Vizcaino Christopher $760,000
Previous Owner Smith Eric $416,000
Previous Owner Vrijicak Ignacio $169,500
Previous Owner Vrljicak Ignacio $640,000
Previous Owner Benson Samuel G $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $871,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $871,000 -- --
04/16/2020 04/16/20 Sold $871,000 +9.0% $569 / Sq Ft
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2020 03/05/20 For Sale $799,000 -- $522 / 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 $12,730 $952,562 $656,186 $296,376
2024 $12,521 $933,885 $643,320 $290,565
2023 $12,521 $915,574 $630,706 $284,868
2022 $12,088 $897,623 $618,340 $279,283
2021 $11,849 $880,023 $606,216 $273,807
2019 $8,310 $574,024 $529,872 $44,152
2018 $7,717 $562,770 $519,483 $43,287
2017 $7,492 $551,737 $509,298 $42,439
2016 $7,309 $540,919 $499,312 $41,607
2015 $7,265 $532,795 $491,812 $40,983
2014 $7,148 $522,360 $482,179 $40,181
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vlatka Bathgate

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Vlatka Bathgate

    Coldwell Banker

    (925) 253-6300

    12 in this area

    88 Total Sales

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  • Vito LoGrasso

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Vito LoGrasso

    BHHS Drysdale

    (925) 360-9143

    21 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40897924

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 264-240-003-6

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Orinda Village

234 El Toyonal, Orinda, CA

This home is located at 234 El Toyonal, Orinda, CA 94563 since 05 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,318,267, approximately $861 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 234 El Toyonal is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Orinda Intermediate School, and Miramonte High School.

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