$3,630,000
SOLD DEC 5, 2024

528 Tahos Rd Orinda, CA 94563

5 Beds
6 Baths
5,050 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$719 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Glorietta Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2024

Breathtaking estate in the Orinda Hills offers 5,050 sq. ft. of luxurious living on over 1⁄2 acre of landscaped grounds featuring owned solar, hardwood floors & custom millwork. From the foyer, ascend to the expansive great room anchored by a well-appointed kitchen w/ Thermador appliances, 6 burner gas range w/dual ovens, Hoshizaki ice maker, island, prep sink, built-in SubZero wine fridge, bar seating, walk-in pantry & powder room. Open layout flows into the living & dining areas leading to a spacious deck.Main level offers a family room & ensuite bedroom w/outdoor access-ideal for family & guests. Also find an office & laundry room. Upstairs the primary suite w/ private deck provides an elegant retreat w/ fireplace, dual walk-in closets & lavish ensuite featuring a jetted tub, dual vanities & multi-head shower. Three additional upstairs bedrooms- 1 w/ ensuite bathroom & walk-in shower, while the other 2 share a bathroom. A laundry closet on the 2nd floor accessible to all bedrooms. Outside find a spacious deck w/ 2 fire pits, stunning sunset views, lush lawns & sports court. Enjoy owned solar, 2 tankless water heaters, smart home features, WiFi mesh, upgraded electrical, newer roof, electric car charger & backup generator. Close to downtown Orinda, BART, parks & top-rated schools

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renee White

Keller Williams Realty License #01462315 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Stryker

Compass License #01290021

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,637

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2685020204

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,637

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: HWY 24 > Saint Stephens > Tahos
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
  • 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: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23400
  • Parcel Number: 2685020204
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Roth Gary B
Bought by
Young 2016 Living Trust and Young
Seller's Agent
Renee White
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Stryker
Compass
List Price
$3,799,000
Sold Price
$3,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$169,000
-4.45%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$3,658,776

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.17%
Original Mortgage
$2,904,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,883,956
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$774,820

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2020
Sold by
Strumlauf Lane Oren and Strumlauf Melissa Simmons
Bought by
Roth Gary B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,865,775
Interest Rate
2.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2016
Sold by
Strumlauf Lane O and Strumlauf Melissa S
Bought by
Strumlauf Lane Oren and Strumlauf Melissa Simmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
L O W T Properties Llc
Bought by
Strumlauf Lane O and Strumlauf Melissa S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,696,875
Interest Rate
3.02%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2005
Sold by
Ofarrell Dara S and Ofarrell Elizabeth
Bought by
L O W T Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Pelletier Jonathan D and Pelletier Elizabeth
Bought by
Ofarrell Dara S and Ofarrell Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$892,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1996
Sold by
California Federal Bank Fsb
Bought by
Pelletier Jonathan D and Pelletier Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1996
Sold by
Al Shibib Baha H and Al Shibib Ahlam
Bought by
California Federal Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1995
Sold by
Al Shibib Baha H and Al Shibib Ahlam
Bought by
Al Shibib Baha H and Al Shibib Ahlam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
7.92%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,630,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $3,630,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $2,665,500 Calatlantic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Calatlantic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,262,500 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,275,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $475,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Trustee Deed $636,520 American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,904,000 New Conventional
Closed $2,904,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,865,775 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,696,875 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $892,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $508,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $508,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $380,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $630,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,665,398 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,630,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,665,398 -- --
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Sold $3,630,000 -4.4% $719 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $3,799,000 +42.5% $752 / Sq Ft
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Sold $2,665,398 -1.1% $528 / Sq Ft
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2020 04/30/20 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $534 / 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 $29,637 $3,630,000 $1,650,000 $1,980,000
2024 $29,142 $2,400,983 $1,061,208 $1,339,775
2023 $29,142 $2,353,905 $1,040,400 $1,313,505
2022 $28,499 $2,307,750 $1,020,000 $1,287,750
2021 $27,927 $2,262,500 $1,000,000 $1,262,500
2019 $30,463 $2,437,594 $1,265,933 $1,171,661
2018 $28,022 $2,389,799 $1,241,111 $1,148,688
2017 $27,278 $2,342,941 $1,216,776 $1,126,165
2016 $26,618 $2,297,002 $1,192,918 $1,104,084
2015 $26,500 $2,262,500 $1,175,000 $1,087,500
2014 -- $1,975,402 $975,444 $999,958
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41076361

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 268-502-020-4