Discover the perfect blend of country tranquility and city convenience in the Briones Valley, minutes from Orinda/Hwy 24. This exceptional 8.27-acre ranch estate is an equestrian paradise. The main house offers single-level living with 3 bed/2 bath, over 2,000sqft of light-filled space. Enjoy the open great room, vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplace, a formal dining room with built-ins, chef’s kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a gas Viking range. The primary suite with a spacious closet, oversized shower w/dual shower heads, and French doors leading to a back deck. Additional bedrms provide comfort with wood floors and ample storage. A wrap-around deck with built-in spa offers stunning valley views. Practical amenities include central heating, skylights, and a detached garage/shop with a 1-bedr/1-bath apartment. The property boasts eco-friendly solar panels (owned), plus a fenced garden, chicken coop, and private outdoor spaces, all with panoramic valley views. This ranch estate offers a rare opportunity for private oasis close to mile of trails for riding or hiking thru Briones Regional Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
8.27 acresLot Size
$1,152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Vaughn•DRE #01080907• Compass
Listed by Robin Frost•DRE #01039978• Town & Country Realty
Bought with Laura Vaughn•DRE #01080907• Compass
Bought with Robin Frost•DRE #01039978• Town & Country Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41095579
Aug 21, 2025
Sold
$2,000,000
$962/sq ft
Jul 12, 2025
Pending
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May 6, 2025
Listed
$2,425,000
$1,166/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 1990
Sold
$330,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,914 (+5.0%)
$1,335,000 + $665,000
$2,000,000
2024
$9,445 (+1.4%)
$609,646 + $245,610
$855,256
2023
$9,310 (+1.8%)
$597,693 + $240,795
$838,488
2022
$9,144 (+1.9%)
$585,974 + $236,074
$822,048
2021
$8,973 (+0.4%)
$574,485 + $231,446
$805,931
2020
$8,935 (+1.2%)
$563,221 + $226,908
$790,129
2019
$8,825 (+4.2%)
$557,446 + $224,582
$782,028
2018
$8,466 (+1.1%)
$546,516 + $220,179
$766,695
2017
$8,373 (+7.8%)
$525,295 + $211,630
$736,925
2016
$7,770 (+0.5%)
$525,295 + $211,630
$736,925
2015
$7,729 (+1.2%)
$514,996 + $207,481
$722,477
2014
$7,638 (+0.5%)
$497,325 + $200,362
$697,687
2013
$7,599 (+3.2%)
$497,325 + $200,362
$697,687
2012
$7,363 (+1.5%)
$495,078 + $199,457
$694,535
2011
$7,251 (+0.6%)
$485,371 + $195,547
$680,918
2010
$7,206 (−0.5%)
$475,854 + $191,713
$667,567
2009
$7,245 (+3.3%)
$472,298 + $190,281
$662,579
2008
$7,016
$473,421 + $190,734
$664,155
Tax history for 2251 Rancho Del Lago Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,914 (+5.0%)
$1,335,000 + $665,000
$2,000,000
2024
$9,445 (+1.4%)
$609,646 + $245,610
$855,256
2023
$9,310 (+1.8%)
$597,693 + $240,795
$838,488
2022
$9,144 (+1.9%)
$585,974 + $236,074
$822,048
2021
$8,973 (+0.4%)
$574,485 + $231,446
$805,931
2020
$8,935 (+1.2%)
$563,221 + $226,908
$790,129
2019
$8,825 (+4.2%)
$557,446 + $224,582
$782,028
2018
$8,466 (+1.1%)
$546,516 + $220,179
$766,695
2017
$8,373 (+7.8%)
$525,295 + $211,630
$736,925
2016
$7,770 (+0.5%)
$525,295 + $211,630
$736,925
2015
$7,729 (+1.2%)
$514,996 + $207,481
$722,477
2014
$7,638 (+0.5%)
$497,325 + $200,362
$697,687
2013
$7,599 (+3.2%)
$497,325 + $200,362
$697,687
2012
$7,363 (+1.5%)
$495,078 + $199,457
$694,535
2011
$7,251 (+0.6%)
$485,371 + $195,547
$680,918
2010
$7,206 (−0.5%)
$475,854 + $191,713
$667,567
2009
$7,245 (+3.3%)
$472,298 + $190,281
$662,579
2008
$7,016
$473,421 + $190,734
$664,155
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8.27 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
2,079
Year built
1991
Style
Vacant Land
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3650300852
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 8, 2023 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Replace the secondary kitchen and laundry plumbing lines using new piping.
Plumbing
Jun 28, 2019 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace windows with new fiberglass windows in the same size and style.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Carport
Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Detached, RV/Boat Parking, Workshop in Garage, Guest, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Boat, Deck, RV Access/Parking, RV Garage Detached, RV Storage, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
ADU Baths Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Granite, Window
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.