NOT LISTED FOR SALE

481 Dalewood Dr Orinda, CA 94563

Sleepy Hollow-Orinda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,410,000 - $2,915,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,222 Sq Ft
$832/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 23, 2020

Last sale price $2,441,175 $758 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,324 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Park or Greenbelt View

About This Home

As of October 2020

Great family-living appeal comes alive in this wonderful, updated, traditional home. Each room shines with custom quality craftsmanship within a fully functional floor plan. The living and dining rooms are gorgeous with vaulted ceilings providing views plus easy access outside - ideal for entertaining. The kitchen has modern appliances, a big central island and is adjacent to the family room with direct access outdoors to the truly exceptional grounds. The bedroom living and primary suite bring comfortable living. One of the most beautiful lots - total privacy in The Downs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clark Thompson

Village Associates Real Estate License #00903367 Listed on: 09/25/2020

Village Associates Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Meara Dunsmore

Village Associates Real Estate License #01969953

Village Associates Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 31,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Orinda Downs HOA, Phone Number (925) 254-9181
  • Orinda Downs Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2663040109

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0.72 Acres

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.72
  • Subdivision Name: ORINDA DOWNS
  • Directions: Lombardy Lane to
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Playground
  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: ORINDA DOWNS HOA
  • Phone: 925-254-9181
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31250
  • Parcel Number: 2663040109
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Chovanes Gregory D and Chovanes Lizabeth B
Bought by
Macdonald Stephen Thomas and Macdonald Rebecca Holder
Seller's Agent
Clark Thompson
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Meara Dunsmore
Village Associates Real Estate
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,441,175
Premium/Discount to List
$291,175
13.54%
Current Estimated Value
$2,880,544

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$439,369
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.68%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$869,844
Interest Rate
1.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,811,050

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2007
Sold by
Chovanes Gregory D and Chovanes Lizabeth
Bought by
Chovanes Gregory D and Chovanes Lizabeth B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1996
Sold by
Blumberg Adrian M Tre
Bought by
Chovanes Gregory D and Chovanes Lizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Macdonald Stephen Thomas $2,441,500 First American Title Company
Chovanes Gregory D -- None Available
Chovanes Gregory D $672,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Macdonald Stephen Thomas $1,000,000
Previous Owner Chovanes Gregory D $415,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,441,175 -- --
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $2,441,175 +13.5% $758 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2020 09/25/20 For Sale $2,150,000 -- $667 / 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 $32,211 $2,642,324 $1,623,648 $1,018,676
2024 $31,174 $2,590,514 $1,591,812 $998,702
2023 $31,174 $2,539,720 $1,560,600 $979,120
2022 $30,504 $2,489,922 $1,530,000 $959,922
2021 $29,889 $2,441,100 $1,500,000 $941,100
2019 $13,218 $981,860 $604,448 $377,412
2018 $12,220 $962,609 $592,597 $370,012
2017 $11,880 $943,735 $580,978 $362,757
2016 $11,583 $925,232 $569,587 $355,645
2015 $11,513 $911,335 $561,032 $350,303
2014 $11,347 $893,485 $550,043 $343,442
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Clark Thompson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Clark Thompson

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 254-8585

    11 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Clark Thompson
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  • Meara Dunsmore

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Meara Dunsmore

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 282-0900

    3 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Meara Dunsmore
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40922610

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 266-304-010-9

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Sleepy Hollow-Orinda

481 Dalewood Dr, Orinda, CA

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