NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Soule Rd Orinda, CA 94563

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,605,000 - $1,880,553

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$862/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 27, 2020

Last sale price $1,575,000 $788 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,938 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • View of Hills
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2020

Located on a quiet lane in sought after country club neighborhood, this gorgeous home boasts fabulous open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, new windows & doors, smooth wall texture, hardwood floors & amazing gardens. Formal living spaces enjoy wood beamed ceilings, fireplace w/hearth & access to the patio. Adjacent the light-filled kitchen/great room - with vaulted ceilings, wood paneled bar area, wood burning fireplace all w/views of the gardens. The kitchen updated offers large island, stainless appliances, custom pendant lighting, pantry & counter seating & casual dining is ideal for gatherings. Both formal & casual spaces are open to the outdoor spaces - ideal for entertaining. The bedroom wing includes a spacious private master w/updated bathroom and two additional bedrooms are serviced by a fabulous updated bathroom w/stall shower and separate tub! The multiple outdoor spaces offer privacy, large deck, stone patio, gazebo, sport court and plenty of room to add! Top Rated Orinda Sch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Finola Jane Fellner

Compass License #01428834 Listed on: 10/30/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

OUT OF AREA OUT

OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER License #88888888

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 28,314 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 26010006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0.65 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.65
  • Subdivision Name: ORINDA C.C.
  • Directions: Charles Hill Rd to Soule Rd
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Pool Site, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage, Inside
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28314
  • Parcel Number: 26010006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2024
Sold by
Giddens John K and Giddens Alyse Grace
Bought by
Kirk And Alyse Giddens Living Trust and Giddens
Current Estimated Value
$1,724,888

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2020
Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Tasker Christopher
Bought by
Giddens John K
Seller's Agent
Finola Jane Fellner
Compass
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2008
Sold by
Tasker Tracie Leigh
Bought by
Tasker Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2008
Sold by
Christopher Robert Nyman and Christopher Christine Cape
Bought by
Tasker Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2000
Sold by
Swanson Ann W Tre
Bought by
Christopher Robert Nyman and Christopher Christine Cape

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$437,500
Interest Rate
8.13%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1997
Sold by
Swanson Ann W Tre
Bought by
Swanson Ann W
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
Kirk And Alyse Giddens Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kirk And Alyse Giddens Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Giddens John K -- None Listed On Document
Kirk And Alyse Giddens Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Giddens John K -- None Listed On Document
Giddens John K $1,575,000 Chicago Title Company
Tasker Christopher -- First American Title Company
Tasker Christopher $1,175,000 First American Title Company
Christopher Robert Nyman $602,000 Placer Title Company
Swanson Ann W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Giddens John K $1,260,000
Previous Owner Tasker Christopher $940,000
Previous Owner Christopher Robert Nyman $437,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,575,000 -- --
12/27/2020 12/27/20 Sold $1,575,000 0.0% $788 / Sq Ft
11/11/2020 11/11/20 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2020 10/30/20 For Sale $1,575,000 -- $788 / 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 $21,514 $1,704,828 $1,190,674 $514,154
2024 $20,828 $1,671,401 $1,167,328 $504,073
2023 $20,828 $1,638,630 $1,144,440 $494,190
2022 $20,291 $1,606,500 $1,122,000 $484,500
2021 $19,886 $1,575,000 $1,100,000 $475,000
2019 $16,254 $1,240,000 $892,802 $347,198
2018 $14,550 $1,175,000 $846,001 $328,999
2017 $13,912 $1,130,000 $813,601 $316,399
2016 $13,099 $1,064,000 $766,081 $297,919
2015 $11,917 $947,000 $681,841 $265,159
2014 $11,656 $920,000 $662,401 $257,599
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Finola Jane Fellner

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Finola Jane Fellner

    Compass

    (925) 890-7807

    6 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Finola Jane Fellner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    OUT OF AREA OUT

    OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40927487

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 260-100-006-6

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Happy Valley

4 Soule Rd, Orinda, CA

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