Tucked on a private lane in one of Lafayette’s most beloved neighborhoods & walking distance to vibrant downtown with local favorites, this beautifully updated home is the perfect blend of charm, privacy, & convenience. Thoughtfully crafted with quality details throughout, including classic redwood siding, warm oak hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, & expansive windows & glass doors that fill the interiors with natural light. There are views of the rolling hills, & pretty outlooks from each space. The stylishly renovated kitchen & baths offer modern comfort. The versatile floor plan includes two wonderful living spaces, a large dining room with a wall of glass to the backyard, & a lovely primary suite with a sleek contemporary bath & spacious walk-in closet plus a second ensuite with stunning Carrara bath. This is true California outdoor living with a serene, beautifully landscaped backyard sanctuary complete with newer deck, large paver patio, veggie garden, grape vines, & flowering pathways that invite year-round enjoyment. Mature trees, bougainvillea, & blooming perennials create a peaceful, garden like setting. Owned solar, Tesla Powerwall + easy access to top-rated Lafayette schools, including Happy Valley Elementary (1.7 mi).& commute. Walk to vibrant downtown & BART.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$1,056Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ashley Battersby•DRE #01407784• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Romeena Ghaziani•DRE #01930936• ROMEENA GHAZIANI, BROKER
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41105611
Oct 14, 2025
Sold
$1,580,000
$813/sq ft
Sep 6, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2025
Price Changed
$1,595,000
$820/sq ft
Jul 21, 2025
Listed
$1,695,000
$872/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1986
Sold
$156,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,331 (+1.9%)
$1,100,000 + $480,000
$1,580,000
2024
$5,232 (+1.8%)
$161,050 + $226,764
$387,814
2023
$5,138 (−14.7%)
$157,893 + $222,318
$380,211
2022
$6,022 (+2.9%)
$154,798 + $217,959
$372,757
2021
$5,850 (+0.9%)
$151,763 + $213,686
$365,449
2020
$5,797 (+6.2%)
$148,788 + $209,497
$358,285
2019
$5,460 (+3.5%)
$147,263 + $207,349
$354,612
2018
$5,274 (+1.7%)
$144,376 + $203,284
$347,660
2017
$5,185 (+2.4%)
$138,771 + $195,392
$334,163
2016
$5,064 (+2.9%)
$138,771 + $195,392
$334,163
2015
$4,921 (+1.4%)
$136,050 + $191,561
$327,611
2014
$4,854 (+1.6%)
$131,382 + $184,988
$316,370
2013
$4,777 (+3.2%)
$131,382 + $184,988
$316,370
2012
$4,630 (+1.9%)
$130,789 + $184,152
$314,941
2011
$4,544 (+7.4%)
$128,225 + $180,542
$308,767
2010
$4,232 (+2.5%)
$125,711 + $177,002
$302,713
2009
$4,127 (+1.7%)
$124,772 + $175,680
$300,452
2008
$4,059
$125,069 + $176,098
$301,167
Tax history for 1138 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,331 (+1.9%)
$1,100,000 + $480,000
$1,580,000
2024
$5,232 (+1.8%)
$161,050 + $226,764
$387,814
2023
$5,138 (−14.7%)
$157,893 + $222,318
$380,211
2022
$6,022 (+2.9%)
$154,798 + $217,959
$372,757
2021
$5,850 (+0.9%)
$151,763 + $213,686
$365,449
2020
$5,797 (+6.2%)
$148,788 + $209,497
$358,285
2019
$5,460 (+3.5%)
$147,263 + $207,349
$354,612
2018
$5,274 (+1.7%)
$144,376 + $203,284
$347,660
2017
$5,185 (+2.4%)
$138,771 + $195,392
$334,163
2016
$5,064 (+2.9%)
$138,771 + $195,392
$334,163
2015
$4,921 (+1.4%)
$136,050 + $191,561
$327,611
2014
$4,854 (+1.6%)
$131,382 + $184,988
$316,370
2013
$4,777 (+3.2%)
$131,382 + $184,988
$316,370
2012
$4,630 (+1.9%)
$130,789 + $184,152
$314,941
2011
$4,544 (+7.4%)
$128,225 + $180,542
$308,767
2010
$4,232 (+2.5%)
$125,711 + $177,002
$302,713
2009
$4,127 (+1.7%)
$124,772 + $175,680
$300,452
2008
$4,059
$125,069 + $176,098
$301,167
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,890
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2442110108
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Stone
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.