NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Merrill Cir N Moraga, CA 94556

Estimated Value: $2,664,000 - $3,038,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,661 Sq Ft
$615/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2018

Last sale price $2,077,550 $446 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,521/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Gated Community
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Camino Pablo Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 0.93 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2018

New price! Gorgeous estate property, located in a popular gated community of Sanders Ranch. Striking curb appeal, beautiful setting and lots of privacy make this property very special. Elegant living areas, high ceilings, open-concept kitchen/family great room, butlers pantry, temperature controlled wine room for 500+ wine bottles. There is an office w/ built-in book shelving and a fireplace on the main level, loft office upstairs. The luxurious master suite features a fireplace, built-in desk and a beautiful bathroom recently remodel with hi-end finishes, steam shower and jetted tub. The backyard offers a great space for play or outdoor entertaining. There is a spacious deck, finished with natural stone, Gazebo with built-in gas heater, hot tub and lawn. Sanders Ranch community provides a close-knit environment for all residents to enjoy and is known for its paved walking trails, dog walkers and has a reputation as one of Moraga's best "trick-or-treat" neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elena Hood

Compass License #01221247 Listed on: 01/27/2018

Compass

Co-Listed By

Larry Hood

Compass License #01446293

Last Buyer's Agent

Russ Sadykhov

Intero Real Estate Services License #01891106

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $220 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • French Country Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2587100112

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

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,534

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$220 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOLD02
  • Subdivision Name: SANDERS RANCH
  • Directions: Sanders Ranch Rd. - Merrill Dr. - Merrill Circle N
  • Architectural Style: French Country
  • 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, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Gated
  • Association Fee: 660
  • 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: 40400
  • Parcel Number: 2587100112
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2021
Sold by
Okupe Oluyemi and Okupe Berta
Bought by
Okupe Oluyemi and Okupe Berta
Total Days on Market
50
Current Estimated Value
$2,866,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,807,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,667,737
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,168,869

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2018
Closed on
Apr 3, 2018
Sold by
Bonetto Frank J and Bonetto Jamie S
Bought by
Okupe Oluyemi and Okupe Berta
Seller's Agent
Elena Hood
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Russ Sadykhov
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,355,000
Sold Price
$2,077,550
Premium/Discount to List
-$277,450
-11.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,662,040
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2014
Sold by
Bonetto Frank J and Bonetto James S
Bought by
2014 Amended & Restated Bonetto Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Okupe Oluyemi -- None Available
Okupe Oluyemi $2,078,000 Old Republic Title Company
2014 Amended & Restated Bonetto Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Okupe Oluyemi $1,807,000
Closed Okupe Oluyemi $1,629,000
Closed Okupe Oluyemi $1,640,000
Closed Okupe Oluyemi $1,662,040
Previous Owner Bonetto Frank J $747,100
Previous Owner Bonetto Frank J $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,077,550 -- --
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Sold $2,077,550 -5.4% $446 / Sq Ft
03/18/2018 03/18/18 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2018 03/07/18 Price Changed $2,195,000 -6.8% $471 / Sq Ft
01/27/2018 01/27/18 For Sale $2,355,000 -- $505 / 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
2024 $26,534 $2,317,486 $1,201,969 $1,115,517
2023 $26,534 $2,272,046 $1,178,401 $1,093,645
2022 $26,107 $2,227,497 $1,155,296 $1,072,201
2021 $25,729 $2,183,822 $1,132,644 $1,051,178
2019 $25,377 $2,119,050 $1,099,050 $1,020,000
2018 $19,184 $1,604,608 $452,185 $1,152,423
2017 $18,888 $1,573,146 $443,319 $1,129,827
2016 $18,128 $1,542,301 $434,627 $1,107,674
2015 $17,990 $1,519,135 $428,099 $1,091,036
2014 $17,784 $1,489,379 $419,714 $1,069,665
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40808688

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 258-710-011-2