NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Don Gabriel Way Orinda, CA 94563

Del Rey Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,748,000 - $1,890,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,535 Sq Ft
$723/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 03, 2020

Last sale price $1,625,000 $641 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,153/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Del Rey Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2020

Traditional Turn Key Home in the Heart of Del Rey on the Coveted Don Gabriel Way! This remodeled home has a desirable floor plan that welcomes indoor/outdoor California entertaining year round. With 2535 sqft of living space, this home enjoys 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an open eat in kitchen, great room, formal living & dining room, office nook, laundry room, mud room and more! Residing on .35 acres, this property includes mature trees, an expansive lawn, a vegetable garden and a chicken coop for those who desire farm fresh eggs. Recent updates include a 50 year roof and solar panels (owned not leased). Walk to 12 years of top rated Orinda schools with Del Rey Elementary just 0.3 miles down the road. By Appointment Only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Molly Smith

Village Associates Real Estate License #01498053 Listed on: 10/22/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Colhoun

Dudum Real Estate Group License #1029160

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,244

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Del Rey Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2710700010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,244

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Subdivision Name: DEL REY
  • Directions: El Camino Moraga to Don Gabriel Way
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Study, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Pool Site
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room, Sink
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Private 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: 15240
  • Parcel Number: 2710700010
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2023
Sold by
Reyes Brenda and Reyes Morris
Bought by
Reyes Jacobson Revocable Trust and Reyes
Current Estimated Value
$1,832,609

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2020
Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Hardwick Cara M and Cara Hardwick Trust
Bought by
Jacobson Morris
Seller's Agent
Molly Smith
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jim Colhoun
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
1.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$1,257,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2015
Sold by
Hardwick Michael
Bought by
Hardwick Cara M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2012
Sold by
Hardwick Cara M
Bought by
Hardwick Cara M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2011
Sold by
Hardwick Michael G and Hardwick Cara M
Bought by
Hardwick Cara M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1994
Sold by
Emc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Hardwick Michael G and Hardwick Cara M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1993
Sold by
California Loan Partners L P
Bought by
Emc Mtg Corp
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
Reyes Jacobson Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Jacobson Morris $1,625,000 Old Republic Title
Hardwick Cara M -- None Available
Hardwick Cara M -- None Available
Hardwick Cara M -- None Available
Hardwick Michael G $315,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Emc Mtg Corp -- Fidelity National Title Co
California Loan Partners L P -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jacobson Morris $1,257,000
Previous Owner Hardwick Michael G $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,625,000 -- --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Sold $1,625,000 +1.9% $641 / Sq Ft
10/25/2020 10/25/20 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2020 10/22/20 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $629 / 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 $17,244 $1,362,467 $1,003,965 $358,502
2024 $16,957 $1,335,753 $984,280 $351,473
2023 $16,957 $1,309,563 $964,981 $344,582
2022 $16,467 $1,283,886 $946,060 $337,826
2021 $20,380 $1,625,000 $1,100,000 $525,000
2019 $8,241 $568,188 $318,135 $250,053
2018 $7,654 $557,048 $311,898 $245,150
2017 $7,431 $546,127 $305,783 $240,344
2016 $7,249 $535,420 $299,788 $235,632
2015 $7,198 $527,378 $295,285 $232,093
2014 $7,089 $517,048 $289,501 $227,547
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Molly Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Molly Smith

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (415) 309-1085

    6 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Molly Smith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jim Colhoun

    Dudum Real Estate Group

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40926538

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 271-070-001-0

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Del Rey

53 Don Gabriel Way, Orinda, CA

This home is located at 53 Don Gabriel Way, Orinda, CA 94563 since 22 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,832,609, approximately $722 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 53 Don Gabriel Way is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Del Rey Elementary School, Orinda Intermediate School, and Miramonte High School.

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