527 Tahos Road

Sold 8/31/21
Sold 8/31/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,200,000
3 beds2,864 sqft$768/sqft
527 Tahos Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$768/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

There is no time like the present to enjoy the past! Richard Danskin CA Mid-Century Modern at its finest with this custom 1967, post and beam masterpiece offering vintage charm AND functionality. Circular driveway takes you into a lush courtyard reminiscent of renowned designers such as Joseph Eichler, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies Van De Rohe. Sensational living spaces lead to a lush, outdoor oasis highlighting peek-a-boo mountain views yet offering near complete privacy. Office/workspace could possibly...There is no time like the present to enjoy the past! Richard Danskin CA Mid-Century Modern at its finest with this custom 1967, post and beam masterpiece offering vintage charm AND functionality. Circular driveway takes you into a lush courtyard reminiscent of renowned designers such as Joseph Eichler, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies Van De Rohe. Sensational living spaces lead to a lush, outdoor oasis highlighting peek-a-boo mountain views yet offering near complete privacy. Office/workspace could possibly be a 4th bedroom. Remarkable Glorietta location where you can own a piece of Orinda history to be cherished for years to come.
  • Listed by: Mark Shaw DRE #01245584 • RE/MAX Accord
Listing closed: 08/31/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40960368

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,850,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

106.6%

Orinda, CA

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Property Information for 527 Tahos Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • City: ORINDA
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: ORINDA GLORIETTA
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Covered Parking, Off Street Parking
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,600 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning, Living Room, Stone
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: Gunite, In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Yes
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Den / Study / Office, Storage, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Library, Office, Storage, Utility Room, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Smoke Detector, Cable Available
  • Builder/Architect: R. Danskin
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Level, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Wood
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 18600
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18600.0
  • Model: CA Mid-Century Modern
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2864
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Front Porch, Swimming Pool
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Acres: 0.43
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Hwy 24/Tahos Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 268-483-015
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 527 Tahos Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #40960368

$2,200,000—
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40960368

$2,200,000—
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #CC40960368

$2,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2021

Sold

CRMLS #40960368

$2,200,000
08/31/2021

Sold

EBRD #40960368

$2,200,000
08/31/2021

Sold

MLSListings #CC40960368

$2,200,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 527 Tahos Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,585,507Additions$602,493Total$2,188,000
Tax Record2025$27,377 ($2,281 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,864 SqFtStories1Lot Size18,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1967CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN268-483-015

Schools near 527 Tahos Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glorietta Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Orinda Intermediate School
Public - 6 to 8
Miramonte High School
Public - 9 to 12
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Glorietta Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Orinda Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Miramonte High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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