Rare 1936 De Lavaega Spanish on narly 3/4 acre of old oaks, fruit trees & magnificent privacy. Authentic in almost every way-tiled floors, leaded windows, beams & arches. Separate art studio- & carport pkg.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$1,080Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Patricia R. Scott Winslow•DRE #00854987• Compass
Bought with Karen Murphy• VILLAGE ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11083997
May 15, 2001
Sold
$1,070,000
$504/sq ft
Apr 24, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 19, 2001
Listed
$995,000
$469/sq ft
RARE 1936 DE LAVAEGA SPANISH/MISSION STYLE HOME ON NEARLY 3/4 ACRE.HISTORIC-ONCE OWNED BY W. PENN MOTT JR. AUTHENTIC STYLE&ARCHITE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21008531
May 15, 2001
Sold
$1,070,000
$504/sq ft
Mar 28, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 19, 2001
Listed
$995,000
$469/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1993
Sold
$500,000
$236/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,416 (+1.6%)
$885,302 + $1,029,411
$1,914,713
2024
$23,050 (+1.7%)
$867,944 + $1,009,227
$1,877,171
2023
$22,665 (+2.5%)
$850,926 + $989,439
$1,840,365
2022
$22,104 (+2.0%)
$834,242 + $970,039
$1,804,281
2021
$21,661 (+1.0%)
$817,885 + $951,019
$1,768,904
2020
$21,440 (+0.2%)
$801,849 + $932,372
$1,734,221
2019
$21,405 (+8.6%)
$793,628 + $922,812
$1,716,440
2018
$19,717 (+2.8%)
$778,067 + $904,718
$1,682,785
2017
$19,186 (+2.5%)
$747,854 + $869,588
$1,617,442
2016
$18,722 (+0.5%)
$747,854 + $869,588
$1,617,442
2015
$18,635 (+1.4%)
$733,191 + $852,538
$1,585,729
2014
$18,378 (+2.2%)
$708,032 + $823,284
$1,531,316
2013
$17,981 (+6.7%)
$708,032 + $823,284
$1,531,316
2012
$16,846 (+1.4%)
$704,833 + $819,564
$1,524,397
2011
$16,618 (+9.9%)
$691,013 + $747,488
$1,438,501
2010
$15,118 (+1.5%)
$677,464 + $732,832
$1,410,296
2009
$14,891 (+3.1%)
$672,401 + $611,549
$1,283,950
2008
$14,445
$673,999 + $596,764
$1,270,763
Tax history for 62 Ardilla Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,416 (+1.6%)
$885,302 + $1,029,411
$1,914,713
2024
$23,050 (+1.7%)
$867,944 + $1,009,227
$1,877,171
2023
$22,665 (+2.5%)
$850,926 + $989,439
$1,840,365
2022
$22,104 (+2.0%)
$834,242 + $970,039
$1,804,281
2021
$21,661 (+1.0%)
$817,885 + $951,019
$1,768,904
2020
$21,440 (+0.2%)
$801,849 + $932,372
$1,734,221
2019
$21,405 (+8.6%)
$793,628 + $922,812
$1,716,440
2018
$19,717 (+2.8%)
$778,067 + $904,718
$1,682,785
2017
$19,186 (+2.5%)
$747,854 + $869,588
$1,617,442
2016
$18,722 (+0.5%)
$747,854 + $869,588
$1,617,442
2015
$18,635 (+1.4%)
$733,191 + $852,538
$1,585,729
2014
$18,378 (+2.2%)
$708,032 + $823,284
$1,531,316
2013
$17,981 (+6.7%)
$708,032 + $823,284
$1,531,316
2012
$16,846 (+1.4%)
$704,833 + $819,564
$1,524,397
2011
$16,618 (+9.9%)
$691,013 + $747,488
$1,438,501
2010
$15,118 (+1.5%)
$677,464 + $732,832
$1,410,296
2009
$14,891 (+3.1%)
$672,401 + $611,549
$1,283,950
2008
$14,445
$673,999 + $596,764
$1,270,763
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
3,349
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2641400300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 13, 2021 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Construct a two-story addition to the west side of a house including a kitchen, a family room remodel, and a covered porch. Build a garage with a new driveway entrance on the lower floor and an addition on the east side for a new master bathroom and closet.
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,121
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Down, Terraced Up
Fencing: Fenced
Mobile Home Information
Model: DE LAVAEGA
Property Information
Living Area: 2121
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1936
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 31350
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.72
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Zoning: R-20
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Space Heater
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: Orinda (925) 254-4901
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,349
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2641400300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Orinda, CA • 94563
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.18M – $2.64M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2001. This data may not match public records. Learn more.