Beautiful 1958 mid-century home tucked away on a peaceful residential street in Orinda. Designed by Palo Alto architect Donald Grier Hannum, who sadly passed before its completion, the home features exquisite interior woodwork and a serene,...
nature-filled setting that’s truly stunning.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
The home has hardwood floor and vaulted wood beam ceilings with floor to ceiling windows. There’s 3bd/2bth on main floor and a guest room and bathroom on the lower floor. The kitchen has granite countertops and there’s a deck in the back with woods...
around.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1 Kittiwake Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41095788
May 30, 2025
Sold
$1,705,000
$889/sq ft
May 13, 2025
Pending
—
May 1, 2025
Listed
*
Public Records
Jun 12, 2017
Sold
$1,344,000
$701/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 2005
Sold
$900,000
$469/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40113137
Oct 3, 2005
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,891 (+10.4%)
$1,224,000 + $515,100
$1,739,100
2025
$19,835 (+1.6%)
$1,224,000 + $515,100
$1,739,100
2024
$19,526 (+1.7%)
$1,236,601 + $323,220
$1,559,821
2023
$19,202 (+2.8%)
$1,212,354 + $316,883
$1,529,237
2022
$18,685 (+2.0%)
$1,188,583 + $310,670
$1,499,253
2021
$18,312 (+1.1%)
$1,165,278 + $304,579
$1,469,857
2020
$18,118 (+0.2%)
$1,142,430 + $298,607
$1,441,037
2019
$18,090 (+8.5%)
$1,130,716 + $295,546
$1,426,262
2018
$16,678 (+25.0%)
$1,108,546 + $289,751
$1,398,297
2017
$13,341 (+2.5%)
$706,493 + $380,842
$1,087,335
2016
$13,016 (+7.2%)
$706,493 + $380,842
$1,087,335
2015
$12,137 (+7.1%)
$692,641 + $373,375
$1,066,016
2014
$11,328 (+12.4%)
$584,773 + $315,227
$900,000
2013
$10,082 (+1.3%)
$584,773 + $315,227
$900,000
2012
$9,956 (−1.4%)
$522,721 + $281,779
$804,500
2011
$10,100 (−7.7%)
$522,721 + $281,779
$804,500
2010
$10,948 (−1.3%)
$529,543 + $285,457
$815,000
2009
$11,094 (+1.5%)
$601,000 + $300,500
$901,500
2008
$10,928
$615,667 + $307,833
$923,500
Tax history for 1 Kittiwake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,891 (+10.4%)
$1,224,000 + $515,100
$1,739,100
2025
$19,835 (+1.6%)
$1,224,000 + $515,100
$1,739,100
2024
$19,526 (+1.7%)
$1,236,601 + $323,220
$1,559,821
2023
$19,202 (+2.8%)
$1,212,354 + $316,883
$1,529,237
2022
$18,685 (+2.0%)
$1,188,583 + $310,670
$1,499,253
2021
$18,312 (+1.1%)
$1,165,278 + $304,579
$1,469,857
2020
$18,118 (+0.2%)
$1,142,430 + $298,607
$1,441,037
2019
$18,090 (+8.5%)
$1,130,716 + $295,546
$1,426,262
2018
$16,678 (+25.0%)
$1,108,546 + $289,751
$1,398,297
2017
$13,341 (+2.5%)
$706,493 + $380,842
$1,087,335
2016
$13,016 (+7.2%)
$706,493 + $380,842
$1,087,335
2015
$12,137 (+7.1%)
$692,641 + $373,375
$1,066,016
2014
$11,328 (+12.4%)
$584,773 + $315,227
$900,000
2013
$10,082 (+1.3%)
$584,773 + $315,227
$900,000
2012
$9,956 (−1.4%)
$522,721 + $281,779
$804,500
2011
$10,100 (−7.7%)
$522,721 + $281,779
$804,500
2010
$10,948 (−1.3%)
$529,543 + $285,457
$815,000
2009
$11,094 (+1.5%)
$601,000 + $300,500
$901,500
2008
$10,928
$615,667 + $307,833
$923,500
*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
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,917
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2630800114
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
Jan 22, 2020 • Final
Building - residential foundation repair
Perform a voluntary seismic retrofit according to engineered plans. The work meets or exceeds the standards of the California Existing Building Code.
Remodel
Aug 25, 2017 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Upgrade the main electrical panel to a higher amperage and replace the subpanel.
Electrical
Electric meter
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Street Level Features: Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Cork
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Electric Range/Cooktop,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type: Den
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Redwood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,917
Builder Name: Architect
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Garden, Side Yard
Fencing: Partial Fence
Mobile Home Information
Model: Donald Grier Hannum
Property Information
Living Area: 1917
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1958
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 15650
Lot Size Area: 0.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.36
Lot Features: Landscaped, Private
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Location
School Information
High School District: Orinda (925) 254-4901
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,917
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2630800114
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 17 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.98M
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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.