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LUXURY LIVING SPACES & SPECIALISTS

SEE PAGE 25 RARE RETREAT IN RELIEZ VALLEY Presented by Ann Sharf with Village Associates DIRECT MAILED TO LUXURY HOME OWNERS, BUYERS, AND SELLERS ACROSS THE SF BAY AREA PUBLISHED BY HOMEFOLIO® | HOMEFOLIOMEDIA.COM

JUST LISTED

Dreamy Mid-Century Modern Jewel 49 Evergreen Dr., Orinda 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,665 SqFt | .56 AC 49EvergreenDr.com JUST SOLD

40 Virginia Ct., Walnut Creek 4 BD | 2 BA | 1,996 SqFt | .56 AC Sold with multiple offers 40VirginiaCt.com

• Ranked Top 1.5% Highest Producing Small Teams in the Nation (4 years in a row) • Ranked Top 50 Highest Producing Agents in Contra Costa County • 80 5-Star Zillow Reviews Lisa Brydon & Kristi Ives 925.285.8336 bi@brydonivesteam.com brydonivesteam.com DRE 01408025 | 01367466 Follow Us @brydonives

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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

Fabulous 2024 Orinda Listings!

SOLD! 331 VILLAGE VIEW COURT

Exceptional Orindawoods Retreat 2+ BD | 2.5 BA | 2,203 SF Located on the most sought-after street in all of Orindawoods, this fabulous one level light-filled home spent zero days on the market.

JUST SOLD IN SEVEN DAYS FOR A RECORD-BREAKING $1,452/SQFT

NEW! 41 CHARLES HILL ROAD

A Family Haven with Gardens of Splendor 4 BD + Office | 3 BA 3,428 SF | .48 AC This fabulous two-story home located in the Charles Hill neighborhood is the ideal home for family living and indoor/outdoor entertaining.

OFFERED AT $2,249,000

Call me to help get prepared for the busy spring market! finolafellner.com | finola.fellner@compass.com | 925.890.7807 | DRE 01428834

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Just Listed – 17 Cedarbrook Ct, Walnut Creek Completely Modernized Rancher in Ideal Location 4BR, 3BA | 2886SF | Flat .28A | Offered at $2,099,000

Erin Martin 925.951.3817 DRE 01922810

Darrick Martin 925.900.8218 DRE 02006564

Kaity De Souza 925.383.2353 DRE 02113390

Cary Whittaker 925.683.9024 DRE 02219394

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Entertainer's Dream in Moraga!

52 Corte Maria, Moraga 5 BD 3 BA 3442 SF 0.42 AC Built in 2001 $2,795,000 New Listing! Newer home with remodeled kitchen, high ceilings and hardwood floors. The home offers a spacious and open floorplan with access to the backyard for seamless entertaining. Amazing level yard features a built-in BBQ, firepit, great pool, spa and lawn.

52CorteMaria.com

View more photos, videos and 3D tours of our listings at Orinda.com

Elena Hood Elena@Orinda.com 925.254.3030 DRE 01221247 Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

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The Rita Dhillon Team Presents ...

#1 Agent & Team in Northgate from 2001 to 2023!* *Total Sales Volume in Northgate Per Paragon MLS

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Rita Dhillon

Tim Dhillon

Khush Kermanizadeh

925.570.1010 rita.dhillon@compass.com DRE 01109990

925.570.0418 tim.dhillon@compass.com DRE 01521381

925.577.3422 khush@compass.com DRE 01480990

RitaDhillonTeam.com

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

3734 Shadowbrook Court, Walnut Creek

3211 Kirby Lane, Walnut Creek

5 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,706 Sq Ft | .69 Acre Northgate | Sport Court $2,825,000

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,332 Sq Ft | .24 Acre Northgate | Pool | Total Remodel

$1,800,000

JUST SOLD

AVA I L A B LE

3446 Bayberry Drive, Walnut Creek

1822 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek

5 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,607 Sq Ft | .21 Acre Northgate | Woodlands $1,725,000

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,050 Sq Ft | .08 Acre Downtown Walnut Creek | Total Remodel Stunning Kitchen | Separate Office | Electric Car Charger $1,195,000 | 1822ShueyAve.com

New Listing!

172 Greenwood Circle, Walnut Creek 3 Bed | 2 Bath | Fabulous Backyard | Pool | Separate Workshop / ADU $1,475,000

Compass is a licensed real estate broker in California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description.

All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS W i t h C o l d w e l l B a n ke r O r i n d a A TRUSTED PARTNERSHIP LOCAL EXPERTISE WITH GLOBAL CONNECTIONS! This is a time of transition in Real Estate with interest rates on the move and a changing landscape for Realtors representing buyers and sellers.

Lenders are predicting a strong year but we are short on inventory.

Coldwell Banker has been in the business of representing buyers and sellers for 0ver 100 years.

A TOP PROFESSIONAL IN CLIENT SERVICES.

Laura Abrams, REALTOR

COMING SOON Orinda Country Club Estate

®

laura@lauraabrams.com | DRE # 01272382

510.697.3225 I am honored to be a part of the Real Trends-America’s Best Real Estate Agents. This places me in the top 1.5% of the 1.6 million realtors in the United States. Thank you to my valued clients and supportive sphere for propelling me to this milestone.

5 Moraga Way, Orinda CA.

www.lauraabrams.com You are welcome to follow me on Instagram @Lauraabrams_ 8

Celebrating 25 Years With Coldwell Banker Orinda A Trusted Partnership Local Expertise with Global Connections

Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2023 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. CalRE #01908304

Beautifully Remodeled & Ready

139 Glorietta Blvd. - Orinda 3 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1,738 Sq. Ft.

New listing remodeled and ready for the new owners this one shines inside and out! Amazing location for access to public transportation to BART, Orinda Intermediate School and Miramonte High School. Very close to Glorietta Elementary School as well. Super charming with a great separation of space. The bedrooms and two bathrooms are all on the second level, including the primary suite with a walk in closet. The first floor features the common area rooms which flow nicely with the dining room opening into the kitchen. The living room is flooded with natural light. The family room and dining room both have sliding doors to the outside deck to enjoy the tranquil rear yard and lovely creek-side setting. The attached two car garage opens conveniently into the family room just a few steps from the kitchen. Owned and loved by the same family for 47 years.

This home lives so comfortably. A must see!

$1,475,000 | www.139Glorietta.com

Laura Abrams laura@lauraabrams.com | DRE # 01272382

510.697.3225 I am honored to be a part of the Real Trends-America’s Best Real Estate Agents. This places me in the top 1.5% of the 1.6 million realtors in the United States. Thank you to my valued clients and supportive sphere for propelling me to this milestone.

5 Moraga Way, Orinda CA.

www.lauraabrams.com You are welcome to follow me on Instagram @Lauraabrams_

Celebrating 25 Years With Coldwell Banker Orinda A Trusted Partnership Local Expertise with Global Connections

Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2023 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. CalRE #01908304

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Leslie k. mills Luxury Property Specialist Realtor® | DRE #00798045

Offering Personalized Service for Results You Can Move On!

Leslie@LeslieKMills.com 925.683.0925 www.LeslieKMills.com

Welcoming Signs of Spring...

Flowers blooming, Sunny weather, Baseball games.... and SOLD

Let’s talk about getting your home sold so you can make a move this year

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Not ready to buy a home yet?

Check out this beautiful 4-bedroom townhome for rent in Walnut Creek - 2 car garage, fenced patio, community pool, near shops and transportation. $3900/month.

CalBRE #01908304 | Walnut Creek Office | 1981 N Broadway, Suite 100 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2023 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. CalRE #01908304

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What's your home worth?

Anticipating a Radiant 2024 Housing Market!

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COMING SOON!

COMING SOON!

NOW PENDING!

65 Letty Lane, Brentwood 5 BD | 4.5 BA | 3,486 SF | .21 ACRES Listed for $1,425,000

2501 Humboldt Drive, San Leandro 3 BD | 3 BA | 2,066 SF | .22 ACRES Price Upon Request

5913 Horsemans Canyon Road #5C, Rossmoor 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,894 SF Listed for $1,300,000

CAMILLE AHERN

DRE 01865464 | 925.963.0068 Camille@AhernREGroup.com AhernRealEstateGroup.com

JON AHERN

DRE 01169357 | 925.838.9999 Jon@AhernREGroup.com AhernRealEstateGroup.com

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Rain or Shine - We’ve Got Homes!

NEW LISTING with Walnut Creek Schools

This is a SUPER VALUE for top-ranked Walnut Creek schools, including Las Lomas High (part of the Acalanes High School District). Situated on a .30 acre lot, this updated home offers a fabulous kitchen, hardwood floors and updated bathrooms, plus a terrific location near the 680/24 interchange, WC BART and downtown WC. Listed at $1,200,000 and OPEN Sat/Sun, 2/24 & 2/25 | 2041 San Luis Rd., Walnut Creek

COMING SOON in Pleasant Hill

SOLD in the Woodlands, Walnut Creek

Yay! A SINGLE-LEVEL home with soaring ceilings, a beautifully updated kitchen, new flooring, spacious living areas and bedrooms, interior laundry and a quiet court location! Scheduled to hit the market mid-March in the $1M+ range.

Call for details now so you don’t miss out.

434 Peppertree Road, Walnut Creek This home sold for $1,450,000 with 2 offers 5 days before Christmas! If you want a dedicated real estate team that works hard for their clients year-round, call Team Antonia. We look forward to showing you how we get the job done, and with the very best results. You will be impressed!

EXPERT CARE | BEST RESULTS Antonia Quanstrom 925.407.6299 antonia@teamantonia.com DRE 01313450 12

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Looking to Build Your Dream Home?

Or doing an SB-9 Lot Split?

Lafayette

0 Summit Rd. WC

5 bed, 5 bath

2.0 acre LOT, $995,000

599 1/2 Rheem Blvd, Moraga

Lafayette

1.12 acre LOT, $649,000

5 bed, 5 bath

Call Mary & Peter for Available Properties ALAMO • DANVILLE LAFAYETTE • ORINDA WALNUT CREEK

Old Blackhawk Road, Danville SB-9 New LOT 27,703 sf

SOLD

SOLD

0 Janin Lane, Walnut Creek 0.79 acre LOT, $849,000

Patrick Lane, Orinda

SB-9 New LOT 35,000 sf, $699,000

PENDING

68 Hidden Hills, Danville 1.0 acre LOT, $1,250,000

511 Nemea, Lafayette 10 acre LOT $1,499,000

MARY PISCITELLI

PETER GILLIS

PISCITELLI.SF@GMAIL.COM MARYSEASTBAYHOMES.COM REALTORS® | DRE01426129

PETER@DIRTBROKERS.US DIRTBROKERS.US REALTORS® | DRE01364038

925-765-9095

925-765-0629

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NEW YEAR. NEW OPPORTUNITIES. The success of our 2023 Lamorinda sales are a testament to our ongoing resolution of helping our clients with the utmost integrity and care.

3260 SILVERADO COURT, LAFAYETTE

9 RANCHO DIABLO ROAD, LAFAYETTE

964 YORKSHIRE ROAD, LAFAYETTE

132 SPRING ROAD, ORINDA*

1924 ASPENRIDGE COURT, WALNUT CREEK

2551 JOSEPH DRIVE, ALAMO*

1960 STRATTON CIRCLE, WALNUT CREEK

1850 STRATTON CIRCLE, WALNUT CREEK

120 BOLLA AVENUE, ALAMO

3589 WALNUT STREET E, WALNUT CREEK

* REPRESENTED BUYERS

1332 MARTINO ROAD, LAFAYETTE

BRYAN HURLBUT

REALTOR® 925.383.5500 Bryan@HurlbutTeam.com DRE#01347508

LAUREN DEAL

REALTOR® 925.876.4671 Lauren@HurlbutTeam.com DRE#02060294

ERICA MISASI

REALTOR® 925.708.6105 Erica@HurlbutTeam.com DRE#02027240

DREW SHILLER

REALTOR® 925.338.0178 Drew@HurlbutTeam.com DRE#02166533

©2024 The information herein was obtained by sources deemed to be reliable by Dudum Real Estate Group. Dudum Real Estate group has not independently verified the information contained herein and therefore, assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyer should investigate any matters or items disclosed, identified or about which they have concerns to their own satisfaction. DRE Lic. 01882902

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Danville North

Denell Lungu Escrow Officer

Cindy Felton Escrow Officer / Branch Manager

Kristen Miller Sr. Sales Executive

Lorena Longo Escrow Assistant

Jenni Klatt Escrow Officer

Gina McGaha Sr. Sales Executive

Take advantage of the savings we offer our most distinguished customers.

25% Discounted Title Rate* For: Seniors (55 and Older) First Time Home Buyers Military (Current and Past Active Service Veterans and Retired Members of the United States Military, Military Reserves and National Guard) *Rate is based on CLTA / ALTA homeowners policy. Only one 25% discount per transaction. Only available in California.

925.263.9159 | 370 Diablo Road, Ste. 105, Danville, CA 94526 | wfgtitle.com

JUST LISTED

Brian Rochford DRE 01470068 925.285.0439 brian@rochfordrealestate.com

3334 N Lucille Lane, Lafayette 4BR+ | 2.5BA | 2541 SF | $1,995,000

Rochford R E A L E STAT E

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The choice is simple

It’s Village. Of Course.

#1 Real Estate Brokerage in Lamorinda | villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 20

BRE# 01301392

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3605 May Road, Richmond Nestled in the tranquil setting of May Valley, this adorable, single-level, well-maintained home sits up off the street facing west to best take in views of the hills. The home offers abundant natural light in approximately 1514 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a formal living room, open dining area and family room adjacent to the kitchen and an office. Walking distance to schools, convenient location for shopping and nearby trail access.

Offered at $795,000

Margaret Weil Zucker

925.286.2328 margaretzucker@comcast.net DRE# 01372762

Helping Buyers and Sellers for over 20 years.

Lamorinda resident for over 40 years.

villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course.

New ListiNg!

PeNdiNg!

Your Real Estate Resource

Jeff Snell

312 Maverick Court, Lafayette

15 Billington Court, Lafayette

(925) 765-8700 Jeff@JeffSnell.com DRE# 01333422

Lynda Snell 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 3513 Sqft | .35 Acre Lot

4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 3243 Sqft | .75 Acre Lot

Virtual Tour, Price & More @ www.312Maverick.com

Virtual Tour, Price & More @ www.15Billington.com

villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course.

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(925) 683-2600 Lynda@LyndaSnell.com DRE# 00700106

Stylish Retreat With Spectacular Views!

Sky Hy Ranch 3,064 Sq Ft* 5 Bedrooms 3 Baths .75 Acre* Offered for $2,995,000 Exceptional Lafayette home has the ideal combination of outstanding indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces, featuring a beautiful pool and spa, plus some of the very best views that our area has to offer. Set in quiet, gated Sky Hy Ranch, just minutes from vibrant downtown, this is a true retreat and the views of Mt. Diablo and the Lafayette hills are stunning. Well sited to enjoy privacy and spectacular outlooks in both directions.

Light and bright with Anderson glass French doors and windows and newly refinished oak hardwood floors.

Wonderful floor plan with 5 Bedrooms, lovely Living & Dining Rooms, center-isle Kitchen opening to multiple Great Room spaces. Manicured grounds are enhanced with mature landscaping and trees, several paver patios, lawns. 3 Car Garage.

www.637SkyHyCir.com

Ashley Battersby Broker/Partner (925) 323-9955 DRE# 01407784 ashley@ashleybattersby.com www.ashleybattersby.com *per public records

Helping Sellers & Buyers

GILLIAN JUDGE HOGAN Selling your longtime home isn’t easy…

But I do the hard work so that you don’t have to. ”Gillian made selling our home of 41 years, and moving, seem almost effortless.

Her commitment and tenacity helped us achieve the highest possible price for our property.”

GillianHogan.com

925.255.3128

- Glenn & Joel

Gillian@GillianHogan.com

DRE #0210216

villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.255.3128 | It’s Village. Of Course.

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FEATURED HOME

17 Fallen Leaf Court, Lafayette 5 Beds + Study | 5.5 Baths | 4789 Sqft | Offered at $4,495,000

23 Kellie Ann Court, Orinda 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2236 Sqft | Offered at $1,895,000

Ann Sharf 925.200.0222 ann@annsharf.com www.annsharf.com DRE# 01156966

villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.200.0222 | It’s Village. Of Course.

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GLAMOROUS in Glorietta, coming soon

Glorietta stunner!

Coming soon! sensationally remodeled, single level home with walls of folding doors to the fabulous backyard including new infinity pool, built in fire pit, outdoor grill and incredible views for days. I’m so excited for you to see it!

You’re going to love it!

Call for details!

Amy Rose Smith Partner - Village Associates 925.212.3897 amy@amyrosesmith.com www.amyrosesmith.com DRE: #01855959

FINDING THE Right FIT

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It’s Village. Of Course.

30+

45+

16+

YEARS LIVING IN LAMORINDA

YEARS LOVING LAMORINDA

YEARS LISTING LAMORINDA

Top 1%

$500+M

250+

IN LAMORINDA

SALES

TRANSACTIONS

925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course.

Cuteness that’s close to all the things.

243 Sandringham Drive, Moraga You’re not going to want to miss this one! Tucked away in a close-in Moraga neighborhood, this delightful singlelevel home offers ample living space on a generous, flat lot.

Step inside to discover a beautifully updated interior where modern convenience meets timeless charm. The heart of the home is the open kitchen seamlessly connecting to the family room, creating the perfect gathering spot. The sliding doors to the backyard provide a smooth transition to the outside making indoor/outdoor entertaining a breeze.

$1,950,000

925.980.3829 Shannon@ShannonConner.com ShannonConner.com

4 Bed

2 full 1 half baths

2,353 sqft

DRE# 01885058 Villageassociates.com 925.254.0505

villageassociates.com | @villageassociates | 925.254.0505 | It’s Village. Of Course.

.25 acre lot

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