October Lamorinda Real Estate Market Updates

Over the last two centuries, 90% of the world’s millionaires have been made by investing in real estate. 

For the average investor, real estate offers the best way to develop significant wealth. 

Source – Andrew Carnegie 

We’d love to help you build your real estate portfolio. Call us!☎️ 
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The 5th Wall….

Exposed ceiling beams can take an ordinary room and make it remarkable. Even if they’re painted over, exposed beams immediately add character to a room. They draw the eye up, making the space feel larger, creating individual flair and architectural interest to your home without taking up any square footage.

What’s your preferred style? Which exposed beams do you like best?…..

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“Zoom Towns”

Coined by NPR, “Zoom Towns” are described as “housing markets that are booming as remote work takes off.” 

Forbes reports that some two million renter households may now be in the market for home ownership because they are able to telecommute. 
Work With Us! We’d love to help you find your dream home in Lamorinda

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JUST SOLD: Highest Price per Square Foot Luxury Listing in Moraga

The Brydon & Ives Team just sold the highest price per square foot luxury listing in Moraga! 🌟🌟🌟

78 listings have sold over $2 million dollars in Moraga. The highest sold price per square foot was $786…..UNTIL TODAY. 

1062 Larch Avenue just closed at $844 a square foot! 

WORK WITH US! In times like these, you need a team with strength, vision, grit, faith, and kindness to protect your most valuable asset. We promise to deliver the best results for you during this wild time! 🤸‍♀️


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Just Listed: Wonderland. Utopia. Paradise.

1062 Larch Avenue, Moraga
5 Bedrooms + Office | 4 Baths | ±3,986 Sq Ft | ±1.31 Acre
$3,200,000 | 1062LarchAvenue.com

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.

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Coming Soon: Wonderland. Utopia. Paradise. (±1.31 Flat Acre)

5 BD + Office | 4 Baths | ± 3,986 Sq Ft. | ± 1.31 Flat Acre | $3,200,000

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.
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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!

Call us for more info., 925.788.8345 / bi@brydonivesteam.com

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Best Suburbs in CA – Lafayette, Moraga & Orinda Each in Top 20

Niche agrees with the Brydon & Ives Team. Their 2019 list is out and Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda ALL made it into the list of Best CA Suburbs to Raise a Family (AND all are in the top 20!). There really is no better place! Call us to find out why we love where we live.

#7 – Moraga
#18 – Lafayette
#19 – Orinda

www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-suburbs-for-families/s/california/ 

New Listing – Moraga Cul-De-Sac Charmer

Moraga Cul-De-Sac Charmer
7GloriaCourt.com

Gloria Court Front Photo Living Room Photo

 Tucked back on a charming Moraga cul-de-sac sits this wonderfully expanded 2,091+/-square foot home. 7 Gloria Court has beautiful curb appeal with a lovely front lawn and a welcoming porch where you can sit and watch the children on the court play.

 Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by the inviting indoor / outdoor feel and great spaces. The main floor living areas are located in front and to the left of the entry while the bedroom wing sits off to your right.

The kitchen enjoys hardwood floors and a nice window over the kitchen sink looking out over the cul-de-sac.

A dining area is located off of the kitchen with hardwood floors and recessed lighting. An Andersen sliding glass door takes you out to the side patio where you can barbeque and enjoy a relaxing outdoor atmosphere.

The family room is open to the dining area. A two-sided brick fireplace is the focal point of the room while an Andersen slider takes you out to the wonderful backyard.

The living room sits in front of the entry and off of the family room. This sunlit area enjoys a large window overlooking the backyard. With hardwood floors, recessed lighting and a wood-burning brick fireplace with mantle, this room is an ideal place to unwind or to enjoy great conversation.

Walk up the stairs off of the dining area to a fabulous second story addition. This beautiful space includes a full bathroom and a spacious sunlit bonus room that can be used as a family room, master retreat, in-law suite or teen hang-out. The large walk-in closet with windows and a skylight is currently being used as an office.

The bedroom wing offers 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms including the master suite.

7 Gloria Court is situated on a lovely .25+/- acre lot. The great backyard space enjoys a large patio, flat grass area and fun play yard with trampoline and play structure.

 Offered at $1,125,000
Call the Brydon & Ives Team for more info…925.788.8345