NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Merrill Dr Moraga, CA 94556

Estimated Value: $2,548,000 - $2,851,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
4,384 Sq Ft
$618/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2024

Last sale price $2,750,000 $627 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,220/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Camino Pablo Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2024

This stunning two-story home boasting a grand tall entryway sets the stage for elegance. Situated in the highly desirable Sanders Ranch, this beautiful home features 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 4,384 square feet on a 0.34-acre lot. The living room and family room showcase soaring high-vaulted ceilings. The backyard is a private oasis with a spacious deck and pool, perfect for entertaining. This home perfectly blends luxury and comfort, providing an ideal retreat with both style and convenience. Amenities include: high-arching wooden front doors; flexible floor plan with high-vaulted ceilings in entryway and living room; gold-plated gas fireplace and gorgeous windows in living room; center island with high-end stainless steel appliances; two spacious primary bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, with walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms; expansive laundry room with built-in sink and ample storage; inviting sunlit loft area upstairs; office room with dark-oak cabinets; sun-filled backyard includes an inviting in-ground pool, hot tub, gas fire pit, and large wooden deck; extensive gardening area nestled beautifully above a creek-side setting; 3-car garage with additional built-in custom storage; conveniently located near top-rated Moraga Schools and Sunday Farmers Market.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Bernie

Compass License #00686144 Listed on: 08/02/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Ken Ryerson

Compass License #01418309

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Woolsey

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01940797

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $275 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Sweep
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2586720043

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management fee, security/gate fee
  • Sanders Ranch HOA, Phone Number (925) 743-3080
  • Sanders Ranch Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

HOA Fees

$275 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCCPSS03
  • Subdivision Name: SANDERS RANCH
  • Directions: GPS
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, 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, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Sweep, Spa, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Gated
  • Association Fee: 826
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: SANDERS RANCH HOA
  • Phone: 925-743-3080
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Management Fee, Security/Gate Fee

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15000
  • Parcel Number: 2586720043
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Matthias Jennine Amy and Lichterman Maynard Hubert
Bought by
Matthias Jennine Amy
Current Estimated Value
$2,710,089

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2024
Closed on
Oct 1, 2024
Sold by
Judy Lichteman
Bought by
Lichterman Maynard Hubert
Seller's Agent
Gary Bernie
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Woolsey
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.51%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.00%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2024
Closed on
Sep 30, 2024
Sold by
Hoffinger Family Living Trust and Hoffinger Scott A
Bought by
Matthias Jennine Amy and Lichterman Maynard Hubert
Seller's Agent
Gary Bernie
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Woolsey
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.51%
Views
18

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2003
Sold by
Shively James L and Shively Wendi D
Bought by
Hoffinger Scott A and Hoffinger Eileen R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2002
Sold by
Shively James L and Shively Wendi D
Bought by
Shively James L and Shively Wendi D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,950
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2001
Sold by
Shively James L and Shively Wendi D
Bought by
Shively James L and Shively Wendi D
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Matthias Jennine Amy -- None Listed On Document
Lichterman Maynard Hubert -- Old Republic Title
Matthias Jennine Amy -- Old Republic Title
Matthias Jennine Amy $2,750,000 Old Republic Title
Hoffinger Scott A $1,510,000 First American Title
Shively James L -- Chicago Title Co
Shively James L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hoffinger Scott A $800,000
Previous Owner Shively James L $318,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,750,000 -- --
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Sold $2,750,000 -3.5% $627 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $2,850,000 -- $650 / 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 $32,272 $2,750,000 $1,250,000 $1,500,000
2024 $24,160 $2,104,797 $869,794 $1,235,003
2023 $24,160 $2,063,528 $852,740 $1,210,788
2022 $23,771 $2,023,068 $836,020 $1,187,048
2021 $23,424 $1,983,401 $819,628 $1,163,773
2019 $23,097 $1,924,573 $795,318 $1,129,255
2018 $22,253 $1,886,837 $779,724 $1,107,113
2017 $21,912 $1,849,841 $764,436 $1,085,405
2016 $21,025 $1,813,571 $749,448 $1,064,123
2015 $20,868 $1,786,330 $738,191 $1,048,139
2014 $20,632 $1,751,339 $723,731 $1,027,608
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41068559

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 258-672-004-3

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