Wondering what’s up with the current real estate market in Lamorinda? Check out the these charts…
If you think the market is flat — or even dull — think again! After the unavoidable slowdown in the Spring due to the COVID lockdown, Buyers are now actively looking for new homes to purchase.
Outdoor space and pools are extremely desirable
Extra room is now cherished
A turnkey home is at the top of most Buyers’ wish lists
Office space – A private, quiet place to work and do conference/Zoom calls has become a top priority
We ❤️ where we live and we are very grateful to be part of this Lamorinda community. Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to ask us for advice. We’d love the opportunity to help you, your friends, your coworkers and your family members buy or sell a home.
Located on a fantastic flat Orinda cul-de-sac street, this 3 bed / 2.5 bath / ±1850 square foot Cape Cod charmer with white picket fence and loads of character will grab your heartstrings. A darling detached structure in the backyard can be used as office or playroom. Absolutely delightful front and backyards with level grass areas and beautiful landscaping that has been expertly maintained by a “green thumb”.
Enter the white picket fence lined by beautiful roses and take the meandering brick walkway up to the porch that is framed with a fragrant trailing jasmine vine.
Lovely great room with hardwood floor, wood paneled ceiling, recessed lighting, gas fireplace with white bookshelf surround and a wall of windows overlooking the delightful front yard
Remodeled eat-in kitchen with white wood paneled ceiling, stainless steel appliances including a Viking refrigerator and Viking 6-burner range, white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, River White granite countertops, breakfast bar and spacious dining area.
Delightful sunlit family from with two skylights, built-in bookshelf, bench seat and a wall of windows including a sliding glass door out to the enchanting backyard.
A half bathroom and laundry closet with barn doors sit off this room.
Lovely master suite with hardwood floor, recessed lighting, two closets, a window overlooking the charming yard and an en-suite bathroom.
Upstairs retreat enjoys two bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bathroom.
Captivating backyard setting with picturesque garden…colors and textures abound, a flat grass area and a great seating area that is plumbed for a gas firepit.
A lovely separate structure is an ideal setting for an office or playroom. A storage shed sits discretely behind this structure.
Ideally located minutes from Orinda Village, freeway access, BART, Orinda Farmers’ Market, Orinda Country Club, Orinda Community Park and top-rated Wagner Ranch Elementary. Bus stop for Orinda Intermediate School is at the end of the block.
As reported by Freedie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage has fallen again to new historic lows around 2.98%, while rates for 15-year mortgages hover around 2.58%
Interested in buying your slice of heaven in Lamorinda? Call us!
Drive through the gate into this unparalleled private oasis and enjoy an exceptionally extraordinary property. An expansive front grass area with a Silver Maple tree greets you as you pull up the driveway to the 4-car garage. This gorgeous ±3,986 square foot home is situated on a ±1.31 acre flat lot surrounded by beautiful grounds, seating and entertainment areas in every direction. Comfortable living spaces throughout, this 5 bed + office / 4 bath house is the perfect culmination of architectural significance and livability.
Welcoming formal entry with crown molding and coat closet
Stunning living room with cathedral vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace and three walls with windows including a glass sliding glass door out to the private side yard with seating area and in-ground spa
Spacious formal dining room with beautiful beamed ceiling, crown molding, and privacy doors that can be closed when entertaining
Fabulous great room off kitchen with skylight, wainscoting and custom built-in entertainment center flanked by built-in bench seats
Phenomenal eat-in chef’s kitchen overlooking both the driveway and backyard with built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Shaw farmhouse sink, Wolf range with 4 burners + griddle + grill and custom hood, walk-in pantry, over-sized island with prep sink and seating and a built-in desk with cabinetry
Sunlit casual dining area surrounded by bay windows overlooking the incredible entertainer’s backyard
Secondary entry off the kitchen with a great mud room set up
Chic laundry room with Poplar shelf, sink, cabinetry, built-in iron and clothes drying bar
Main floor bedroom wing enjoys 3 bedrooms including a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, the master suite, and a stunning secondary bathroom with skylight, shiplap walls, gorgeous Restoration light fixture, Elemental trough sink and free-standing tub
Serene and stylish master retreat with gorgeous David Hicks wallpaper accent wall, walk-in closet plus secondary closet and French door out to the private patio with in-ground spa
Master bathroom enjoys double vanity, shower and a separate water closet with toilet and bidet
Beautiful staircase with cable and poplar wood railing up to awesome upstairs hangout that enjoys 3 bedrooms, full bathroom with double vanity and a central “hangout” room with cathedral vaulted ceiling and a poplar wall with drawers and tv
Fabulous 4-car garage – 4th bay could be a hangout space as it enjoys a built-in bar with seating and cabinetry
Backyard Paradise? Yes, Yes Yes!!!!
Beautiful pool with rock step diving board & wide step/shelf for young children to play
In-ground hot tub
Play structure
Sandbox
In-ground trampoline
Batting cage
Saloon playhouse
Sports court
Bocce court
Turf Field
Multiple seating/entertaining areas
Fire pit by pool
Cement pad for a ping pong table
Crushed granite meandering trail including mini hills for “off-roading”
Picnic table area under the trees
Vegetable garden
Cherry, lemon, lime, fig, pear, apple, persimmon and plum trees
Old barn that could be turned into a cabana, in-law/au-pair cottage or office
As day turns to dusk, this beautiful sprawling oasis awaits you in the heart of Moraga!
Conveniently located close to town, the Farmer’s Market, top-rated schools, Moraga Ranch Pool, Rancho Laguna & Moraga Commons Parks, great hiking/horseback riding trails and the cut through to Highway 13.
Drive through the gate into this unparalleled private oasis and enjoy an exceptionally extraordinary property. An expansive front grass area with Oak tree greets you as you pull up the driveway to the 4-car garage. This gorgeous ±3,986 sq ft home is situated on a ±1.31 acre flat lot surrounded by beautiful grounds, seating, and entertainment areas in every direction. Stylish yet comfortable living spaces throughout this 5 bed + office / 4 bath house is the perfect culmination of architectural significance and livability. ………..
Backyard Paradise? Yes! Shelter in Place? No Problem!
• Beautiful pool with rock step diving board & wide step/shelf for young children to play • In-ground spa • Play structure • Sandbox • Vegetable garden + lemon & lime trees • In-ground trampoline • Batting cage • Saloon playhouse • Full sized sports court for basketball, tennis, volleyball…. • Bocce court • Turf field • Multiple seating/entertaining areas • Fire pit by pool • Cement pad for a ping pong table • Crushed granite meandering trail including mini hills for bike “off-roading” • Picnic table area under the trees • Original barn that could be turned into a pool cabana, in-law/au-pair cottage, or office
Conveniently located close to town, the Farmer’s Market, top-rated schools, Moraga Ranch Pool, Rancho Laguna & Moraga Commons Parks, great hiking/horseback riding trails and the cut through to Highway 13.
A once in a lifetime Lamorinda opportunity!
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4 Bed | 3 Bath | ±3,395 Sq Ft | ±.43 Acre | Built in 1989 Offered at $2,100,000 | 3362StageCoachDrive.com
Drive through the private gate into Baywood and experience a phenomenal neighborhood made up of approximately 86 gorgeous homes, quiet destination streets & cul-de-sacs with manicured yards that are surrounded by the beautiful hills and trails of Briones Regional Park.
3362 Stage Coach is a situated on a corner lot that flows into a cul-de-sac street. This stunning sundrenched home has been updated throughout with a coveted resort-like backyard oasis.
Sensational eat-in gourmet kitchen with skylight enjoys high-end amenities including double Dacor stainless steel ovens, Bosch dishwasher plus a second dishwasher drawer in the island, 6-burner Viking stove, U-Line Echelon ice maker, U-Line beverage center, built-in microwave and a Miele warming drawer. In addition, the kitchen enjoys extensive cabinetry and counter space, oversized island with seating and prep sink with disposal, pantry closet and a casual dining area encircled with floor to ceiling windows with a gorgeous ceiling
Lovely formal dining room off kitchen with recessed ceiling, crown molding and French doors out to backyard Trex deck for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining
Beautiful living room with recessed ceiling, fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the backyard oasis
Spacious family room with fireplace and French door flanked by windows out to backyard paradise
Downstairs bedroom / office and separate bathroom (accessed from hallway off of family room) perfect for guests or au-pair
Upstairs bedroom wing enjoys three bedrooms including the stunning master suite, secondary hall bathroom with dual vanity and a laundry closet
Serene master suite with recessed ceiling, fireplace, walk-in closet with built-in organizers and a glass door flanked by windows out to a private balcony that overlooks the beautiful backyard and the Briones hills. Master bath enjoys two vanities, deep soaking tub, spacious shower with dual showerheads and bench and a separate water closet
Once in a lifetime dream backyard with….
beautiful Trex deck off dining room ideal for entertaining.
fabulous covered outdoor kitchen with seating, stainless steel sink, DCS grill (with rotisserie & 2 burners), wood-slat ceiling with two fans and a beautiful light fixture.
saltwater pool that enjoys sun shelf with anchor for an umbrella, spa that has three waterfall features. (Both enjoy solar and gas heating options)
built-in gas firepit with seating area
separate area ideal for grass/play structure/trampoline
exquisite landscaping
back gate that opens to Briones Regional Park and trails!
REAL ESTATE REBOUND! Over the last two weeks we have seen an upward trend in San Francisco / Bay Area homes going into contract. Using Compass technology, the Brydon & Ives Team has access to real-time market data that can be tailored to your specific needs and interests. Message us to learn more about current trends and the state of the market. *Data provided by Contra Costa Association of Realtors
Our team combines almost 40 years of Lamorinda real estate expertise. As our world rapidly changes, experience, skill and real market knowledge is the partnership you need when navigating the new market.
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