NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,746,000 - $2,165,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,046 Sq Ft
$932/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2024

Last sale price $1,750,000 $855 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,955/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • Lafayette Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of August 2024

Discover the perfect blend of urban excitement and suburban tranquility at 953 Carol Lane in downtown Lafayette. This delightful home, at the corner of Moraga Blvd and Carol Lane, is nestled on a spacious lot near the coveted Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail, offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The welcoming brick porch and beautifully landscaped gardens create a charming retreat, while the pristine 2,046 square foot home and quarter-acre lot provide a seamless indoor/outdoor flow, perfect for entertaining and family living. The great room features an eat-in kitchen, dining room, and living room with a beautiful fireplace and French doors that lead to an expansive back deck, allowing abundant natural light to fill the space. Located within the highly sought-after Lafayette School District, this home feeds into award-winning Lafayette Elementary School, Stanley Middle School, and Acalanes High School (check availability). Enjoy the vibrant downtown scene with its eclectic shops and Michelin-rated dining just moments away. With easy access to Hwy. 24 and BART, your seamless 20-mile commute to San Francisco completes this idyllic lifestyle offering.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 06/20/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 06/20/2024

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 10,965 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Downtown Laf Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2331700100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Subdivision Name: DOWNTOWN LAF
  • Directions: Moraga Rd to Moraga Blvd. to Carol Lane
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Back Yard, Partial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down, Carport Awning, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

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: 10965
  • Parcel Number: 2331700100
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2024
Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Quirk 2012 Revocable Trust and Quirk David Bradley
Bought by
Frankel Jason Kenneth and Frankel Donna-Marie
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-7.65%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$1,907,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$173,590
Interest Rate
8.6%
Estimated Equity
$1,733,933

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2012
Sold by
Quirk David B and Quirk Elizabeth W
Bought by
Quirk David Bradley and Quirk Elizabeth Williams
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
Frankel Jason Kenneth $1,750,000 Chicago Title
Quirk David Bradley -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Frankel Jason Kenneth $175,000
Open Frankel Jason Kenneth $1,573,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Sold $1,750,000 -0.8% $855 / Sq Ft
07/21/2024 07/21/24 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Price Changed $1,765,000 -6.9% $863 / Sq Ft
06/20/2024 06/20/24 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $926 / 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 $21,138 $1,750,000 $1,200,000 $550,000
2024 $6,955 $465,435 $211,926 $253,509
2023 $6,955 $456,310 $207,771 $248,539
2022 $6,845 $447,364 $203,698 $243,666
2021 $6,647 $438,593 $199,704 $238,889
2019 $6,254 $425,586 $193,782 $231,804
2018 $6,037 $417,242 $189,983 $227,259
2017 $5,934 $409,061 $186,258 $222,803
2016 $5,800 $401,041 $182,606 $218,435
2015 $5,637 $395,018 $179,864 $215,154
2014 $5,563 $387,281 $176,341 $210,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41063974

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 233-170-010-0

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