Just Listed: Breathtaking Bella Vista Beauty

231 Los Santos Court, Moraga
4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | ±3,313 Sq Ft | ±.46 Acre | Offered at $2,395,000
231LosSantosCourt.com

Nestled in the idyllic Moraga hills, sits this exquisite single level custom Bella Vista home built in 2019. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this ±3,313 square foot open-concept home sits at the end of a delightful cul-de-sac surrounded by open space, majestic oaks, complete privacy and some of the most spectacular panoramic views in all of Lamorinda. This home has been extensively upgraded throughout including a state-of-the-art Net Zero power island and climate control system (grid independent) and a 240-volt electric vehicle hook up in garage. Top this off with a beautifully landscaped backyard with the most glorious views and ultimate privacy.

  • Welcoming front courtyard
  • Formal entry with windows flanking front door, vaulted ceiling, and a coat closet
  • Stunning sunlit chef’s kitchen open to great room with expansive island/breakfast bar, Precision cabinetry, quartz countertops, walk-in pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances including a 48” Dual Wolf Fuel 6-burner range, 84” Sub Zero Refrigerator and separate 84” freezer, 24×84” Sub Zero wine column, Miele dishwasher, and built-in Thermador microwave….not to mention views, views, and more views!
  • Spacious great room with two walls of windows taking in the endless view, vaulted ceiling, and a glass door to the backyard
  • Informal dining area that opens to both the kitchen and great room with built-in custom cabinetry, U-line wine refrigerator, and a wall of windows including sliding glass doors that open out to beautiful patio
  • Luxurious master suite with coffered ceiling and glorious views. Grand master bath with two separate vanities, large shower with bench, separate water closet, and a walk-in closet
  • Three spacious secondary bedrooms (two that share a “jack and jill” style bathroom and one with it’s own en-suite bathroom) plus a lovely powder room off the hall for guests
  • Wonderful laundry room/mud room with Miele washer and dryer that accesses the garage
  • Finished garage with epoxy floor, built-in cabinetry, peg-wall, and a 240-volt electrical vehicle hook-up
  • Beautifully landscaped backyard with views of the hills and beyond in every direction, petanque court, lovely fountain, and decomposed granite paths
  • Just minutes from Rheem Shopping Center, Moraga Commons Park, top-rated Moraga schools, downtown Lafayette, and fantastic hiking and biking trails.

Keeping Lamorinda Schools On Top

Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda are fortunate to have strong Education Foundations to ensure our students are receiving top notch education programs…even when California school budgets are getting cut. 

Lafayette Partners in Education
www.LPIE.org
For more than 33 years LPIE has been supporting Lafayette’s public schools to ensure students always receive an education rich in science, math, music, art, technology, foreign language, electives and humanities. LPIE also provide funding for support services such as instructional aides, counseling, professional development, and more. Working with the Lafayette and Acalanes school districts, they identify areas for investment in core academics and enrichment, supporting programs and efforts that might otherwise go unfunded.

Education Foundation of Orinda
www.OrindaEFO.org
Building on a tradition of strong community support for educational excellence in Orinda’s schools, the Educational Foundation of Orinda provides financial support for quality programs and enrichment opportunities which directly benefit students in the Orinda Union School District and at Miramonte High School.

Moraga Education Foundation
www.MoragaEducation.org
Moraga Education Foundation (MEF) is a nonprofit organization that funds programs in Moraga schools. These programs benefit the students attending Camino Pablo, Donald L. Rheem and Los Perales Elementary Schools, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School in the Moraga School District and Campolindo High School in the Acalanes Union High School District. MEF’s goal is to support and enrich the educational experience of all Moraga school children in kindergarten through twelfth grade (including students from Lafayette who attend Campolindo).

Proud To Be A Part of This Wonderful Company!

APR $10.5 Billion Sold in 2013

Alain Pinel Realtors (APR) had a record year in 2013 with closed sales volume of $10.5 billion, a 19% increase over their sales in 2012, despite constrained inventory. Additionally, four individual APR offices – Los Altos, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto – all had over $1 billion in closed sales in 2013.

APR outperformed the market in both number of sales and dollar volume. While in the Bay Area, the industry average number of closed sales was down 5%, APR surpassed the market by 14%, with 9,107 closed sales, up 9% over their 2012 numbers. In addition to increasing their market share, the firm also achieved an average sales price of $1,151,940, up 9% over 2012.

“We benefit from being a family-owned company that has a community feel while achieving a global reach,” said Rainy Hake, APR Executive Vice President. “Our strategy to be customer-focused and our mission to continually redefine the way real estate is done has helped us achieve success year after year.”

The 2013 numbers come on top of the firm’s other successes last year, having been ranked the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the United States for a second consecutive year based on 2012 sales volume, according to REAL Trends. The firm had a closed sales volume of $8.8 billion in 2012, a 23% increase over their sales in 2011.

Alain Pinel Realtors looks forward to continued growth in 2014, focusing on reimagining the real estate customer experience both locally and globally. APR will do this with new technology tools, accelerated agent training, and innovative marketing opportunities while focusing on their customized personal connection to their clients.

How Did the Lamorinda Real Estate Market Look in Q4?

Here’s a look at Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda’s Quarter 4 Real Estate Market Report.  There are lots and lots of very qualified buyers out there who are waiting for houses to come on the market. The spring market typically starts this weekend (the weekend after the Super Bowl).  Will we see the inventory pick up?  (Email us if you would like us to send you a clearer copy – BrydonIvesTeam@apr.com.)

Q4 Contra Costa Market

New Glorietta/Orinda Listing – Opportunity Knocks on This Gem!

Corte Expansive Yard Corte Bombero Front

 Corte Living to Dining Room

As you drive through the black iron-gate w/brick columns & view this absolutely charming 3 BR / 2 BA home, you begin to imagine the opportunity that lies in front of you. This turn-key 1,251+/-sq. ft. home has been updated throughout. The .51+/-ac lot is a canvas on which you can paint your perfect picture. Dont miss this special gem!

Offered at $689,000   www.9CorteBombero.com

New Moraga Listing ~ Home Sweet Home

237 Corliss Drive Corliss LR Corliss Back Yard

Drive up to 237 Corliss Drive and experience this wonderful 2-story home in the sought after Los Perales neighborhood. Tucked back off the main road, this property is a private .46+/acre, mostly flat flag lot with beautiful views. With 4BR, 2BA and 3,050+/- sq. ft, this gracious home has lovely sunlit spaces and an inviting floor plan.

Offered at $1,149,000   www.237CorlissDrive.com

THANK YOU to ou…

THANK YOU to our wonderful clients! The Brydon & Ives Team was recognized as a 2012 San Francisco East Bay Five Star Real Estate Agent by Five Star Professional.Five Star Professional conducts localized, independent research to identify service professionals who provide quality services to clients.Five Star Professional partnered with Diablo Magazine to present the Realtors in the San Francisco East Bay area who provide exceptional service and overall satisfaction as indicated by clients, peers and industry experts. The upcoming Five Star award winners are a select group of fewer than 2 percent of all Realtors in the East Bay area. The results are published in the October 2012 issue of Diablo Magazine.

Where are the Lamorinda Listings?!?!?

Where are the Lamorinda listings?!?  We have buyers anxious, qualified and ready to pull the trigger. Do you know of anything that may fit our buyer’s needs?
*Up to $2.8k in Lamorinda with large flat lot.
*Up to $1.8k in Lamorinda
*Up to $1.7k in Lamorinda with 4+ bedrooms, 3,000sf+, nice yard
*Up to $1.7 in Lafayette (Baywood)
*Up to $1.2k in Lamorinda with 4+ bedrooms
*Up to $900k in Lamorinda with 4+ bedrooms, some flat yard
*Up to $800k in Lamorinda with 3+ bedrooms, some flat yard
*Up to $700k in Orinda or Lafayette, 3+ bedrooms, some flat yard