NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 Valley View Rd Orinda, CA 94563

Sleepy Hollow-Orinda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,269,000 - $5,151,068

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,700 Sq Ft
$1,187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2016

Last sale price $2,695,000 $728 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,614/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2016

This is undeniably one of the most spectacular level view sites in Orinda perfectly complimented by a stunning light-filled 3700 sq ft contemporary. A wonderful functional floor plan flows seamlessly to the unparalleled outdoor oasis. Come see for yourself ... you'll never want to leave!!!

Last Listed By

Chris Swim

Compass License #00943989 Listed on: 07/25/2016

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.43 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Secluded Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Ridge
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool has a Solar Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Orinda C.C. Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 261160014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,729

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.426
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCPURB10
  • Subdivision Name: ORINDA C.C.
  • Directions: Camino Pablo 2 Miner 2 Valley View
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Rec/Rumpus Room, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Court, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Solar Cover
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills, Panoramic, Ridge, Valley
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Terraced Down
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Guest, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Orinda (925) 254-4901

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 62117
  • Parcel Number: 261160014
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 3540.02

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2020
Sold by
Baus Elizabeth H
Bought by
Stephen Stenovec P and Stephen Baus 2020
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$4,392,767

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2016
Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Dosembet Cemal S and Goddard Angelia
Bought by
Baus Stephen B and Baus Elizabeth H
Seller's Agent
Chris Swim
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Molloy
Compass
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,695,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2007
Sold by
Mechanics Bank
Bought by
Dosembet Cemal S and Goddard Angella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,838,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Stephen Stenovec P -- None Available
Baus Elizabeth H -- None Available
Baus Stephen B -- None Available
Baus Stephen B $2,695,000 First American Title Company
Dosembet Cemal S $2,298,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Baus Stephen B $1,999,000
Previous Owner Dosembet Cemal S $1,200,000
Previous Owner Dosembet Cemal S $1,838,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,695,000 -- --
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Sold $2,695,000 0.0% $728 / Sq Ft
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2016 07/25/16 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $728 / 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 $49,729 $4,244,831 $2,228,536 $2,016,295
2023 $49,729 $4,161,600 $2,184,840 $1,976,760
2022 $48,892 $4,080,000 $2,142,000 $1,938,000
2021 $45,383 $3,780,991 $1,870,991 $1,910,000
2019 $22,912 $1,815,498 $1,815,498 $0
2018 $31,891 $2,748,900 $2,040,000 $708,900
2017 $31,050 $2,695,000 $2,000,000 $695,000
2016 $23,709 $2,043,500 $1,334,168 $709,332
2015 $21,806 $1,849,500 $1,207,509 $641,991
2014 $21,361 $1,800,000 $1,175,191 $624,809
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Swim

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Chris Swim

    Compass

    (925) 766-1447

    6 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Chris Swim
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Tracy Keaton

    Compass

    (925) 444-4300

    4 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Tracy Keaton
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  • Lynn Molloy

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Lynn Molloy

    Compass

    (925) 818-7620

    2 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Lynn Molloy
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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40750754

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 261-160-014-5

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Sleepy Hollow-Orinda

40 Valley View Rd, Orinda, CA

Homes for Sale in Orinda, CA

This home is located at 40 Valley View Rd, Orinda, CA 94563 since 25 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $4,392,767, approximately $1,187 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 40 Valley View Rd is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, Orinda Intermediate School, and Miramonte High School.

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