NOT LISTED FOR SALE

73 Van Ripper Ln Orinda, CA 94563

Sleepy Hollow-Orinda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,652,000 - $3,196,481

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
$877/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $2,240,000 $679 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,027/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2020

This quintessential Sleepy Hollow rancher is the one you’ve been waiting for! The expanded square-footage pairs with a traditional single-story floor plan to offer an ideal layout for daily living, dining, entertaining, and play. A large living room, dedicated dining room, open kitchen/family great room, interior mud/laundry room, and spacious primary suite combine perfectly to showcase this sought-after home. Wrapped in a charming white picket fence, the desirable corner lot on lower Van Ripper Lane, one of the most charming neighborhood streets in Orinda, provides usable front and backyards. Exterior features include level lawns, mature gardens, pool, hot tub, and a detached 120 sq. ft., finished shed-style office (with wifi access and power).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 07/13/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt McLeod

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01310057

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.33

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater

Additional Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.33 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sleepy Hollow Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2661020038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Sleepy Hollow
  • Directions: Miner/Lombardy
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14300
  • Parcel Number: 2661020038

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2022
Sold by
Stephen And Carla Sparolini Living Trust
Bought by
Stephen And Carla Sparolini Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,895,620

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2020
Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Mein Eric and Mein Kerry
Bought by
Saprolini Stephen James and Sarpolini Carla Johnson
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Matt McLeod
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
2.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2017
Sold by
Mein Eric T and Mein Kerry H
Bought by
Mein Eric and Mein Kerry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2001
Sold by
Randelman Paul and Randelman Lynn Congdon
Bought by
Mein Eric T and Mein Kerry H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1996
Sold by
Randelman Paul and Randelman Lynn Congdon
Bought by
Randelman Paul and Randelman Lynn Congdon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stephen And Carla Sparolini Living Trust -- First American Title
Saprolini Stephen James $2,240,000 Chicago Title Company
Mein Eric -- None Available
Mein Eric T $1,115,000 First American Title
Randelman Paul -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Saprolini Stephen James $150,000
Previous Owner Mein Eric T $645,000
Previous Owner Randelman Paul $575,000
Closed Stephen And Carla Sparolini Living Trust $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,240,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,240,000 -- --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $2,240,000 +2.1% $679 / Sq Ft
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2020 07/13/20 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $665 / 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 $31,915 $2,618,446 $1,515,404 $1,103,042
2024 $30,246 $2,567,105 $1,485,691 $1,081,414
2023 $30,246 $2,460,496 $1,456,560 $1,003,936
2022 $28,117 $2,284,800 $1,428,000 $856,800
2021 $27,555 $2,240,000 $1,400,000 $840,000
2019 $18,953 $1,476,604 $927,018 $549,586
2018 $17,469 $1,447,652 $908,842 $538,810
2017 $16,995 $1,419,268 $891,022 $528,246
2016 $16,583 $1,391,440 $873,551 $517,889
2015 $16,502 $1,370,540 $860,430 $510,110
2014 $16,273 $1,343,694 $843,576 $500,118
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Green

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dana Green

    Compass

    (925) 339-1918

    16 in this area

    370 Total Sales

    Dana Green
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  • Matt McLeod

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Matt McLeod

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 464-6500

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Matt McLeod
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40912177

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 266-102-003-8

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Sleepy Hollow-Orinda

73 Van Ripper Ln, Orinda, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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