NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2688 Caballo Ranchero Dr Diablo, CA 94528

Estimated Value: $3,568,038 - $3,968,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,773 Sq Ft
$1,013/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 12, 2025

Last sale price $4,000,000 $1,060 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,772 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Green Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2025

Farfetched Farm is a treasured Old Diablo Estate, sitting on over 1.5 acres of well-manicured grounds in this historic community. Modern elegance meets old world charm in this 3790 sf farmhouse with timeless curb appeal. The home has been carefully restored featuring hardwood and brick flooring, crisp white tongue and groove ceiling and wall details, original oil rubbed bronze doorknobs throughout and pitched ceilings. A desirable floor plan with an open concept living space complete with a fireplace, wet bar, 2 built-in desks, and eat-in kitchen with large island. Charming master suite, plus 3 bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 baths, large bonus room, laundry room, formal living room, office and library complete the home. Entertain in the peaceful backyard complete with a large pool, spa and fenced veg garden. Easy expansion possibilities. A short golf cart drive to the Diablo Country Club makes this the perfect home to start living the Diablo lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 02/14/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 02/14/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1953400718

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

1.58 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.58
  • Subdivision Name: DIABLO C.C.
  • Directions: Diablo Road to Alameda Diablo to Caballo Ranchero
  • Architectural Style: Farm House, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Study, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills, Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Cabinets, Sink
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Ramon Valley (925) 552-5500

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 68825
  • Parcel Number: 1953400718
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2025
Closed on
Feb 24, 2025
Sold by
Brooks And Julia Day Living Trust and Day Brooks Reed
Bought by
Purcell John and Purcell Brittney
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
14.45%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$3,821,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$178,490
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.25%
Original Mortgage
$2,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,383,780
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,437,730

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2020
Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M
Bought by
Day Brooks Reed and Day Julia Mackey
Seller's Agent
Marilee Headen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
List Price
$2,698,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$298,000
-11.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2016
Sold by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M M
Bought by
The Gardner Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M M
Bought by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2007
Sold by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M M
Bought by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
Sold by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M M
Bought by
Gardner Paul W and Gardner Marilyn M M
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
Purcell John $4,000,000 Chicago Title
Day Brooks Reed $2,400,000 Fidelity National Title Co
The Gardner Trust -- First American Title Company
Gardner Paul W -- First American Title Company
Gardner Paul W -- Accommodation
Gardner Paul W -- Chicago Title Co
Gardner Paul W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Purcell John $2,400,000
Previous Owner Day Brooks Reed $1,920,000
Previous Owner Gardner Paul W $950,000
Previous Owner Gardner Paul W $1,400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,400,000 -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Sold $4,000,000 +14.4% $1,060 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 For Sale $3,495,000 +45.6% $926 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,400,000 -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 Sold $2,400,000 -11.0% $633 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2020 03/09/20 For Sale $2,698,000 0.0% $712 / Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2020 01/29/20 For Sale $2,698,000 -- $712 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $30,129 $2,624,747 $1,531,102 $1,093,645
2024 $29,514 $2,573,282 $1,501,081 $1,072,201
2023 $29,061 $2,522,827 $1,471,649 $1,051,178
2022 $28,828 $2,473,361 $1,442,794 $1,030,567
2021 $28,216 $2,424,864 $1,414,504 $1,010,360
2019 $16,233 $1,321,023 $559,491 $761,532
2018 $15,633 $1,295,121 $548,521 $746,600
2017 $15,001 $1,269,727 $537,766 $731,961
2016 $14,742 $1,244,831 $527,222 $717,609
2015 $14,555 $1,226,133 $519,303 $706,830
2014 $14,359 $1,202,116 $509,131 $692,985
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Green

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dana Green

    Compass

    (925) 339-1918

    2 in this area

    355 Total Sales

    Dana Green
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  • Marilee Headen

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marilee Headen

    Compass

    (925) 330-2380

    31 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Marilee Headen
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41085919

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 195-340-071-8

California Contra Costa County Diablo 94528

2688 Caballo Ranchero Dr, Diablo, CA

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