NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,759,000 - $3,308,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,039 Sq Ft
$750/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2019

Last sale price $2,075,000 $514 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,230/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2019

Incredible opportunity on Via Hermosa - A Landmark street of Orinda Country Club! Create your dream estate on this scenic property located an ideal knoll top setting! This estate property features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms with over 4000 square feet of living space comprised of mostly single level living. Classic Orinda architecture with raised ceilings, grand living spaces, amazing indoor/outdoor living with magnificent views from every vantage point. Potential au-pair/in-law with full bathroom plus bonus studio with half bath behind garage - ideal gym/office/art studio. Iconic setting with 360-degree views situated on a private, mostly level, prime double lot that also features grass play area, decks and swimming pool. Close to OCC clubhouse & downtown Orinda plus amazing views of Mount Diablo, Orinda hills and both Tilden & Redwood ridges. This property has substantial disclosures.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Snell

Village Associates Real Estate License #01333422 Listed on: 05/02/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Snow

Coldwell Banker License #00878893

Coldwell Banker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,576

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Ridge
  • Mount Diablo
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Orinda C.C. Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2621030010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,576

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • Subdivision Name: ORINDA C.C.
  • Directions: Camino Pablo to Camino Sobrante to La Espiral
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Forest, Hills, Mt Diablo, Panoramic, Ridge, Valley
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: No
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28800
  • Parcel Number: 2621030010
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2019
Closed on
Jun 11, 2019
Sold by
Gannon Daniel J and Gannon Pamela Elliott
Bought by
Orton J R
Seller's Agent
Jeff Snell
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Snow
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
4.01%
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$3,027,767

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$952,767
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2017
Closed on
Jun 21, 2017
Sold by
Argabright Betty L
Bought by
Gannon Daniel J and Gannon Pamela Elliott
Seller's Agent
Glenn Beaubelle
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Molloy
Compass
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,980,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2008
Sold by
Argabright John W and Argabright Betty L
Bought by
Argabright John W and Argabright Betty L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Orton J R $2,075,000 Chicago Title
Gannon Daniel J $2,475,000 Old Republic Title Company
Argabright John W -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gannon Daniel J $1,980,000
Previous Owner Argabright John W $1,000,000
Previous Owner Argabright John $715,000
Previous Owner Argabright John W $508,000
Previous Owner Argabright John W $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,075,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,475,000 -- --
06/18/2019 06/18/19 Sold $2,075,000 +4.0% $514 / Sq Ft
05/25/2019 05/25/19 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2019 05/02/19 For Sale $1,995,000 -19.4% $494 / Sq Ft
06/30/2017 06/30/17 Sold $2,475,000 -4.6% $613 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2017 05/19/17 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $642 / 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 $27,576 $2,269,313 $1,449,080 $820,233
2023 $27,576 $2,224,817 $1,420,667 $804,150
2022 $26,955 $2,181,194 $1,392,811 $788,383
2021 $26,417 $2,138,426 $1,365,501 $772,925
2019 $32,005 $2,574,989 $1,340,243 $1,234,746
2018 $29,430 $2,524,500 $1,313,964 $1,210,536
2017 $17,907 $1,527,111 $621,659 $905,452
2016 $17,468 $1,497,169 $609,470 $887,699
2015 $17,684 $1,474,681 $600,316 $874,365
2014 $17,440 $1,445,795 $588,557 $857,238
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40863813

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 262-103-001-0