NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,713,000 - $1,809,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,578 Sq Ft
$680/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2024

Last sale price $1,700,000 $659 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,186/month

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Custom Home
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wagner Ranch Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of January 2024

Price reduction!! Nestled within the peaceful embrace of a quiet cul-de-sac in Orinda, 35 Marston Road stands as a remarkable testament to luxurious living. This exceptional home, completely rebuilt from the foundation up in 2003, marries modern elegance with natural splendor to create a haven of comfort and style. Views of Mt. Diablo and the Oaks greet you daily, offering a constant reminder of the natural beauty. Enormous windows grace every corner, infusing each room with an abundance of natural light and allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding trees. The layout of this home is thoughtfully designed, ensuring great separation of spaces, providing 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including 2 with jetted tubs and stall showers. The chef's kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, gleaming stone countertops, and an adjoining family room with a cozy fireplace, perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying quality family time. French doors beckon you to the rear deck from the family room, dining room, and living rooms, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience that's perfect for both intimate moments and lively gatherings. Additionally the home features a state-of-the-art solar system and boasts 2 Tesla back up batteries & 2 charging stations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shellie Kirby

Coldwell Banker License #01251227 Listed on: 09/15/2023

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Shellie Kirby

Coldwell Banker License #01251227 Listed on: 09/15/2023

Coldwell Banker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,561

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Mount Diablo
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2640200214

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,561

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1930
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: Camino Pablo-Monte Vista-Marston
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar, Solar Power Battery Bkup
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Dish Antenna
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Gas, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Sloped Down, Landscape Back, Secluded
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Mt Diablo, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Down, Landscape Back
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter, Internet Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Cabinets, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Alarm - Owned, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21875
  • Parcel Number: 2640200214
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2023
Closed on
Jan 19, 2024
Sold by
Korn Family Trust
Bought by
Gort Timothy Scott and Chan Susan Lori
Seller's Agent
Shellie Kirby
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Shellie Kirby
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$1,838,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$138,000
-7.51%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$1,752,091

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,091
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.87%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$491,837
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,260,254

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2011
Sold by
Korn Kathryn S
Bought by
Korn Kathryn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2003
Sold by
Korn David C and Korn Kathryn S
Bought by
Korn David C and Korn Kathryn S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gort Timothy Scott $1,700,000 Old Republic Title
Korn Kathryn S -- First American Title Company
Korn Kathryn S -- First American Title Company
Korn Kathryn S -- First American Title Company
Korn Kathryn S -- First American Title Company
Korn David C -- --
Korn David C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gort Timothy Scott $500,000
Previous Owner Korn Family Trust $1,050,000
Previous Owner Korn Family Trust $250,000
Previous Owner Korn Kathryn S $600,000
Previous Owner Korn David C $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,700,000 -- --
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Sold $1,700,000 -2.9% $659 / Sq Ft
12/12/2023 12/12/23 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2023 10/24/23 Price Changed $1,750,000 -2.5% $679 / Sq Ft
10/09/2023 10/09/23 Price Changed $1,795,000 -2.3% $696 / Sq Ft
09/15/2023 09/15/23 For Sale $1,838,000 -- $713 / 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 $8,561 $1,734,000 $1,020,000 $714,000
2024 $8,423 $567,068 $171,163 $395,905
2023 $8,423 $555,950 $167,807 $388,143
2022 $8,042 $545,050 $164,517 $380,533
2021 $7,885 $534,364 $161,292 $373,072
2019 $7,763 $518,516 $156,509 $362,007
2018 $7,220 $508,350 $153,441 $354,909
2017 $7,010 $498,383 $150,433 $347,950
2016 $6,840 $488,612 $147,484 $341,128
2015 $6,791 $481,273 $145,269 $336,004
2014 $6,690 $471,847 $142,424 $329,423
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41039351

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 264-020-021-4