Community history
Development story, original marketing context, and how the neighborhood took shape.
Moraga Country Club (MCC) is a premier gated residential community in Moraga, California (Contra Costa County), built around a full-service country club. The original Moraga Enterprises master plan and phased buildout comprised 521 private residences; over the decades, custom sites and other additions have increased the number of homes in the PUD. Elsewhere on this site we reference a larger, current total (pending client/HOA confirmation of the official figure).
MCC was developed in phases from the early 1970s through the mid-1980s by Moraga Enterprises Inc., led by president Clark Wallace. The development was designed primarily for affluent “movedown” buyers—empty nesters and couples with teenage children seeking resort-style living without the burden of large-home maintenance.
The community encompasses 14 distinct floor plan models, split roughly between attached townhomes and detached single-family homes, from compact single-level attached units to expansive two-story detached estates. This site compiles information on each model, drawing from original builder materials, MLS records, and architectural resources.
Developer and early sales
MCC was conceived as a “recreation package” community—a concept that proved remarkably successful. The first phase of 83 units was entirely reserved prior to groundbreaking. The second phase of 127 units sold out within 18 months, and by the time the third phase of 110 units opened in June 1977, there was already a 300-name waiting list.
“Instead of maintaining their lawns, our buyers want to go out and play golf.”
— Clark Wallace, President, Moraga Enterprises Inc. (1977)
Original 1977 pricing ran from $102,000 for the smallest ~1,600 sq. ft. attached unit to $175,000 for the largest ~2,680 sq. ft. detached house. Today, MCC properties typically command seven-figure prices—often $1M–$3M+ depending on model, condition, and lot—reflecting the enduring desirability of the community.
Community amenities
The Moraga Country Club HOA manages the community’s extensive amenities, which are included with all residences in the PUD:
| Amenity | Details |
|---|---|
| Golf | 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Muir Graves |
| Tennis | Multiple courts (originally 12 at opening) |
| Swimming | Multiple pools throughout the community |
| Clubhouse | Full-service restaurant, bar, and event spaces |
| Fitness | Added in later years |
| Pickleball | Added in recent years |
| Security | Gated entry with security |
| Exteriors | HOA maintains exterior surfaces across the community |
HOA dues (as of 2025–2026) run on the order of ~$1,365/month depending on unit type, covering common-area maintenance, exterior maintenance, security/gate fees, and full club membership—confirm current figures for any specific property.
Development phases
The community was built in five phases:
- Phases 1–3 (early 1970s–1977): Established the core attached townhome and detached single-family models along Augusta Drive, Country Club Drive, and Saint Andrews Drive.
- Phases 4–5 (late 1970s–mid-1980s): Introduced “hillside” plans along Spyglass Lane, Doral Drive, Cypress Point Way, Miramonte Drive, and Broadmoor Street, expanding the range of detached models—including Inverness and Forest Hills.
Architectural style across the PUD is Mediterranean / Spanish Revival: stucco exteriors, tile roofs, arched entryways, and warm earth tones. The DAHLIN Group served as the architectural firm for portions of the development.