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Stunning Sophisticated Remodel
New Listing ~ 48 Camino Don Miguel, Orinda
3 Beds + Office • 2 Baths • 2,055 Sq. Ft.
This sophisticated single story Orinda Country Club home has been remodeled to perfection with a stunning sun filled gracious open floor plan. The home has many Heritage Oaks filtering distant views of the Orinda Hills providing shade in the summertime and Sun in the winter! The detached two car garage includes a workshop and lots of storage. There is a separate heated office attached to the garage that is also completely remodeled with windows facing the views. The residence features hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting and smooth finished walls. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, marble counter tops, custom lighting, and adjoins a laundry/mud room/pantry with a patterned glass door that separates the room from the kitchen area. The Dining room opens to the outside flat yard and patio areas which are very peaceful and quiet. The driveway is gated. This residence is close to downtown Orinda. Just a beauty!
$1,925,000 • 48CaminoDonMiguel.com
PENDING | 16 Evergreen Drive, Orinda | $1,695,000
laura@lauraabrams.com | DRE # 01272382
510.697.3225
Recognized as one of America’s 2022 Best Real Estate Professionals by Real Trends and Tom Ferry.
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5 Moraga Way, Orinda CA. www.lauraabrams.com
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Marching into Spring!
GRAND OPENING OF NEARLY ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION!
Open House Showings 3/18 & 3/19 from 1-4
Some of the home’s amenities include: Approx. 4128 SF of living space | A HUGE .46 acre lot with room for an ADU, pool, sport court and more | A fabulous floorplan with 3 living areas, 4 bedrooms (2 of which have private bathrooms), a home theatre room, and 2 additional rooms for an office/gym or hobbies | 3.5 truly gorgeous bathrooms with a primary bathroom that will genuinely WOW you | Viking® and Sub-Zero® appliances | Quality, on-trend finishes throughout | Quiet court location | Super close to downtown Walnut Creek, the Iron Horse Trail, BART, the 680/24 interchange and excellent schools.
Photo is an artist rendering. Please call for more information. Listed at $2,898,000.
2550 Oak Road #308 | PENDING IN 7 DAYS WITH 9 OFFERS!
2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1012 SF
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925.407.6299
antonia@teamantonia.com
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TeamAntonia.com
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KELLY CRAWFORD TEAM 925.998.5599 | kellycrawfordhomes.com SOLD OFF MARKET! Kelly Crawford Team brought the buyer and seller together for this rare opportunity LAFAYETTE “TRAILS” NEIGHBORHOOD 3 BED, 2 BATH | FLAT .58 ACRE LOT Abundant charm on a huge lot. Live in it as it is or build your dream home on one of Lafayette’s most coveted streets Jeannette Bettencourt has Joined The Team! Coldwell Banker and Kelly Crawford Team are thrilled to welcome Jeannette on board. If you’ve been fortunate enough to work with her in the past, you know why! And if you’d like to do that again soon, give her a call at 925-787-3464 or email her at jb@bettencourthomes.com WE HAVE MORE LISTINGS COMING: Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Berkeley Call Us – WE KNOW WHERE THE GOOD ONES ARE! #1 COLDWELL BANKER SMALL TEAM FOR NORTH & EAST BAY ©2022 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. TOP 1.5% of Agents Nationally Real Trends $86M Sold in 2022 20+ Years in Real Estate YOURS Sold in 2023 KELLY CRAWFORD DRE# 01327015 BEV ARNOLD DRE# 01154860 ASAD DURRANI DRE# 02174180 JEANNETTE BETTENCOURT DRE# 01154506 OMAR KHAN DRE# 02139271
G e t t i n g R e s u l t s Y o u C a n M o v e O n ! 9 2 5 . 6 8 3 . 0 9 2 5 L e s l i e @ L e s l i e K M i l l s c o m w w w . L e s l i e K M i l l s . c o m Leslie k. mills L u x u r y P r o p e r t y S p e c i a l i s t R e a l t o r ® | C a l R E # 0 0 7 9 8 0 4 5 Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2023 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. CalRE #01908304 If you are considering moving or selling, let’s discuss your options! 1972RanchoVerdeCircleEast.com Single Story 2 bedroom 2 bath Mt. Diablo and Golf Course Views Gorgeous Updated Interior Offered at: $1,100,000 On the Golf Course at Crow Canyon Country Club I have more homes getting ready for the market.
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1410 De La Cruz, Moraga 4BR | 2.5BA | 1908 SF | 0.23 acres Brian Rochford DRE 01470068 925.285.0439 brian@tom-rochford.com SOLD - $1,610,000
11 Rochford REAL ESTATE 2109 Darby Ct, Walnut Creek Brian Rochford DRE 01470068 925.285.0439 brian@tom-rochford.com 3BR | 2BA | 1641 SF | 0.12 acres SOLD “Pre-Market” - $1,100,000
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124 DERBY LANE, MORAGA
4 Bed + Office | 4.5 Bath | 5,057 SF | 1.8 AC
$4,300,000
Truly one-of-a-kind private estate on 1.8 acres in the heart of Moraga. This light-filled home was completely rebuilt by the current owner with high-end materials and features custom wooden beams, reclaimed hardwood floors, beautiful walls of windows, and so much more.
The stunning grounds offer many venues for enjoyment and entertainment from an expansive lawn and beautiful gardens to a private redwood grove.
124DerbyLn.com
ELENA HOOD
925.254.3030
Elena@Orinda.com
Orinda�com
DRE 01221247
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THE COVER
2 2 B EL AIR DRIVE , ORINDA
4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,186 SF | .48 AC
$2,095,000
Fantastic single-level home on a great cul-de-sac with a level yard and beautiful views. Remodeled with vaulted ceilings, great kitchen with high-end cabinetry and appliances and hardwood floors.
22BelAirDr.com
DRE 01221247 @ElenaHood
HOOD
ELE NA
925.25 4.3030 Elena@Orinda.com
ANYA GORMAN
Anya@Orinda.com
@TheOptimista Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. GLO RIETTA GEM
415.747.1835
DRE 02095784
The Kersis
BRANDON KERSIS
925.451.2760
DRE# 02038512
AT $3,188,800
Security Gate, Well Water Irrigation and 12KW power via +70 Solar Panels! Also included are Bonus Office, Laundry, Storage/Pantry Room, Nursery Room/Closet of Primary Suite and a finished RV Garage w/ big ceilings, crown moulding, HVAC and changing rooms. Built in 1997.
4 BED | 3 BATH | 1,742 ± SF | 10,761± SF LOT OFFERED AT $1,550,000
LOT FURNISHED LEASE AVAILABLE!
DUDUM REAL ESTATE GROUP
Dudum Real Estate Group has not independently verified the information contained herein and therefore, assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyer should investigate any matters or items disclosed, identified or about which they have concerns to their own satisfaction.
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5 BED |
BATH | 5,500 ± SF | 48,124 ± SF LOT OFFERED
384 LA CASA VIA, WALNUT CREEK
255 SIERRA DR, WALNUT CREEK
PRESIDENTS CLUB ELITE 2020 - 2022 2020 + 2021 TOP PRODUCER VOLUME PRESIDENTS CLUB ELITE 2020 - 2022 2020 + 2021 TOP PRODUCER VOLUME 16
181 ALEGRA LN, WALNUT CREEK 6 BED | 5.5 BATH | 4,450 ± SF | 28,350 ± SF
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| 3.5 BATH | 2,842 ± SF | 20,038± SF LOT
3253 SURMONT DR,
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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY | PLANS AVAILABLE
Build your stunning two story 5,600± SF dream estate located high above Reliez Valley with sprawling 270° views of the Carquinez Strait, Mt. Diablo, and Briones Regional Park. Largely flat 3.62± acres of land with a tentative map are awaiting final approval for a 4 lot subdivision.
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Dudum Real Estate Group has not independently verified the information contained herein and therefore, assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyer should investigate any matters or items disclosed, identified or about which they have concerns to their own satisfaction. DUDUM REAL ESTATE GROUP
DRE# 02136097 925.321.0111 JORDAN WRIGHT
Kersis Team The Kersis
3176 SURMONT DR, LAFAYETTE
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OFFERED AT $2,399,000
123 HARDY CIR, PLEASANT HILL
BED | 3 BATH | 2,040 ± SF | 12,750 ± SF LOT OFFERED AT $1,799,000
CALL FOR DETAILS
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CONSTRUCTION
5 Bed | Office | 4.5 Bath | 4,814 Sq Ft | .34 Acre $2,800,000 168 Del Monte Drive WALNUT CREEK 18
The Rita Dhillon Team
Stunning custom home built in 2007 with 5 bedrooms plus executive office and 4.5 baths located in Stone Ridge Estates enclave in sought after Parkmead neighborhood features fabulous curb appeal with paver driveway and walkways, fruit trees, wonderful views, as well as nearby top rated schools and downtown Walnut Creek! High ceilings, hardwood floors, mahogany doors, built-in speakers, open floorplan, gourmet eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances opens to casual dining room and a large great room with fireplace, separate bonus room or family room with fireplace, 1 bedroom suite with 2nd outdoor entry is perfect for guests or in-laws, sophisticated office with French doors and builtins on main level, 5th bedroom or gym, huge primary bedroom suite with fireplace, luxurious bath and oversize walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms including an additional bedroom suite, massive 3 car garage with potential space for a 4th car is a car lover’s dream, extensive storage space, owned solar system for electricity, numerous French patio doors throughout lead to approximately 1,300+/- square feet of terraces, and fully landscaped grounds with custom lighting, expansive patios, raised garden beds, room for sport court or pool and so much more! Easy commute to BART, 24 and 680 freeways. www.RitaDhillonTeam.com
Rita Dhillon 925.570.1010
Tim Dhillon 925.570.0418 tim.dhillon@compass.com DRE 01521381 Khush Kermanizadeh 925.577.3422 khush@compass.com DRE 01480990 Compass is a licensed real estate broker in California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.
rita.dhillon@compass.com DRE 01109990
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SOLD 1299 Panorama Dr. Lafayette Sold at $4,125,000 Pending in 4 days, sold in 10 SOLD OFF-MARKET 332 Village View Court Orinda Sold at $2,350,000 PENDING 83 Marie Place Moraga Listed $1,995,000 Represented buyers with the winning offer SOLD 619 Watchwood Rd. Orinda Sold at $1,650,000 PENDING 23 Lavina Ct Orinda
in 10 days with 2 offers!
19 Harrington Rd Moraga Listed at $2,725,000 East Coast buyers moving West 925.890.7807 | fi nolafellner.com fi nola.fellner@compass.com
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It’s always the right time to buy or sell in Lamorinda.
Coming Soon in Happy Valley - 3838 Palo Alto Dr
Tucked back from the road, this completely remodeled four-bedroom three-bathroom home plus bonus room embraces functionality with sleek lines, natural lighting, and a clean fresh design. This sun-soaked home has vaulted ceilings with walls of windows showcasing Lafayette’s pastoral views. Newly remodeled open kitchen with custom inset cabinetry, quartzite countertops, oversized rift white oak island, stainless steel appliances with built-in 42” refrigerator, walk-in pantry, wine fridge, and breakfast nook. With a versatile floor plan, 3838 Palo Alto Dr lives like a single story with formal living spaces, large primary ensuite bedroom (includes vaulted ceilings, stylish gas fireplace, walk-in closet, soaking tub and private patio), two additional bedrooms and guest bathroom all on the main floor. Updated oversized bonus room, guest room and bathroom privately located downstairs. Dream backyard with newly resurfaced saltwater pool, new pool heater and equipment, built-in outdoor kitchen, Hot Spring saltwater hot tub, kids play structure, flat grassy area and ample room for an additional dwelling unit. Energy upgrades include two tesla power walls and solar panels, new low-flow plumbing fixtures, new Andersen windows/sliders and new skylights. This beloved Happy Valley neighborhood is a five-star location and in walking distance to Lafayette’s quaint shops and restaurants, BART, Hwy 24 & 680 and just steps from the walking trail to Happy Valley Elementary and easy access to miles of hiking and biking trails. Call for price.
Erin Martin 925.951.3817 DRE 01922810 Darrick Martin 925.900.8218 DRE 02006564 Kaity De Souza 925.383.2353 DRE 02113390 MartinHomesTeam.com $100+ Million Annually $1+ Billion Sales Volume Four Generations In Lafayette Licensed General Contractors With Skilled Full-Time Crew
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22 Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. Lisa Brydon & Kristi Ives 925.285.8336 bi@brydonivesteam.com brydonivesteam.com DRE 01408025 | 01367466 FOLLOW US @brydonives 83 Marie Place, Moraga 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,414 SF | .28 Acre 83MariePlace.com Received multiple offers PENDING 3191 Quandt Road, Lafayette 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 4,295 SF | .4 Acre 3191QuantRoad.com Call for more information ACTIVE Work With Us! • *Ranked in TOP 50 Highest Producing Realtors in Contra Costa County • Ranked in TOP 1.5% of Realtors in the U.S. • 75 5-Star Zillow Reviews *2022 MLS Sales Volume Data
#1 Real Estate Brokerage in Lamorinda | villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 The choice is simple. Village. Of Course. DRE# 01301392 23
More Properties Coming Soon!
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Jeff Snell ~ Your Real Estate Resource villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course. DRE# 01301392 Jeff Snell (925) 765-8700 Jeff@JeffSnell.com DRE# 01333422 Lynda Snell (925) 683-2600 Lynda@LyndaSnell.com DRE# 00700106 Coming Soon! End of cul-de-sac duet with open floorplan, large, private yard backing to HOA fields Updates throughout | Large 2 car attached garage | Great Room layout 4 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom | 1488 SqFt | .11 Acre Lot Hambletonian Lane, Walnut Creek
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Northgate Estate
Orinda
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Property - Large estate property near equestrian trails and almost 1 acre lot Estate property near Downtown with large lot, pool, multi-unit with updates throughout
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www.LindaFriedman.com LINDA FRIEDMAN JD, Broker 925-899-2336 linda@lindafriedman.com DRE 00521002 PEGGY HARMATZ MBA, Realtor 925-899-6321 peggy@lindafriedman.com DRE 01200791 villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course. DRE# 01301392 All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. *Per Public Record. THE LINDA FRIEDMAN TEAM Leading Lamorinda Broker since 1990 ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME ORINDA ESTATE $4,250,000 EXQUISITELY RENOVATED MID-CENTURY! 1+ ACRE PRIVATE PARKLIKE GROUNDS! Also ask about this upcoming gem: Sparkling 3000 SqFt Glorietta rancher 25
Over $100 Million in Sales in Orinda Last Year Individually Talented, Collaborating for Your Benefit Want the Best in Orinda? Look No Further. villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course. ct@clarkthompson.com |925-254-8585 | clarkthompson.com | DRE#: 00903367 amy@amyrosesmith | shannon @shannonconner.com | molly@mollyslist.com
27 Amy Rose Smith | amy@amyrosesmith.com | 925 -212-3897 Shannon Conner | Shannon@shannonconner.com | 925 -980-3829 Clark Thompson | ct@clarkthompson.com | 925 -254-8585 Molly Smith | molly@mollyslist.com | 415 -309-1085 villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course. We’re Making Our Mark in Orinda Coming Soon in Orinda!
49 Las Cascadas Rd, Orinda | $1,950,000 4 bd |2.5 ba |2407 sqft | .69 acre Convenient Country Club Location Close to Town yet Away from It All villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course. Listed By Shannon Conner, Amy Smith and Molly Smith For More Information Contact Amy Smith 925-212-3897 | amy@amyrosesmith.com 28
Helping Sellers & Buyers
What I Have to Offer:
· Experience & Network: In this market, expertise counts more than ever. My 20 years as a top producer provides for a seamless result.
· As a lifelong community member, I am entrenched in Lamorinda and share that in my real estate dealings.
· Support: My marketing background, organizational skills, fantastic tradespeople and hands on nature support my clients, start to finish. I love what I do!
“Ashley continuously went above and beyond in her representation of us when we bought a new home, and sold our first home. She made the entire process seamless, and executed everything expeditiously and with such precision. Ashley’s dedication and excellence for each step allowed us to feel confident that we would have the best outcome in both transactions. She exceeded our expectations at every turn, and her energy is incredible. We appreciate all that she did to make what can be a stressful time, very straightforward and organized.”
- Seller & Buyer
Ashley Battersby Broker/Partner
(925) 323-9955
DRE# 01407784
ashley@ashleybattersby.com
www.ashleybattersby.com
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Proper preparation is crucial for the best price! I can be of great assistance in helping you prepare your home for sale.
40 Las Palomas, Orinda | Offered at $1,795,000 224 Camino Sobrante, Orinda | Offered at $2,695,000 villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.200.0222 | It’s Village. Of Course. DRE# 01301392 Ann Sharf 925.200.0222 ann@annsharf.com www.annsharf.com DRE# 01156966 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths (1 Bed & 1 Bath in ADU) | 2359 SqFt | .30 Acre www.40LasPalomas.com 5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 3758 SqFt | .53 Acre Lot www.224CaminoSobrante.com 411 Tahos Road, Orinda | Offered at $2,295,000 4 Bedrooms | 4 Baths | 2939 SqFt | 1.34 Acre Lot www.411TahosRoad.com PENDING! 31
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