Oaks and other mature trees surround this compound, a private driveway removed from beautiful Orchard Road. The property is an easy 10-minute walk to Theater Square, with BART just beyond. Three buildings comprise the property. The main residence, nearly 2,000 sq ft alone, has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with hardwood floors and many new windows throughout. The principal suite has a spacious bedroom with a fireplace and a renovated bathroom. That bedroom’s French doors lead to a large wooden deck that welcomes the afternoon sun. After the sun sets, relax in the sunken spa, or enjoy a glass of wine with friends around the deck. The other bedrooms share a bath and terrace. The kitchen offers top appliances, distinctive countertops, and a spacious breakfast bar. The kitchen adjoins the principal dining area. It flows seamlessly into the 442 sq ft family/living room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace, garden views, and additional deck access. Two ancillary buildings complete the premises. The larger of the two is a fully equipped 800 sq ft guest house, which recently rented out for $3000/mo. Nearby is a 250 sq ft office/studio, perfect for study or working from home. A security system protects the premises, and a covered carport comfortably accommodates 2 vehicles.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$724Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Newton Cane•DRE #02084093• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Bought with Lynda Divito•DRE #01437246• MLSListing
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41054991
May 22, 2024
Sold
$1,887,000
$632/sq ft
Apr 26, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 17, 2024
Price Changed
$1,895,000
$635/sq ft
Apr 4, 2024
Listed
$1,995,000
$668/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40171549
Jul 21, 2006
Sold
$1,050,000
$352/sq ft
Jun 23, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2006
Listed
$1,150,000
$385/sq ft
+3
Large middle Orinda home with volume ceilings in living & dining rooms. Breakfast nook in kitchen, attractive master bedroom with fireplace. Attached in-law apartment w/kitchen, bedroom, bath and living room. Secluded large parcel with flat lawn. Staged & vacant.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,022 (+34.6%)
$1,260,732 + $569,268
$1,830,000
2024
$17,852 (+1.7%)
$1,326,000 + $598,740
$1,924,740
2023
$17,555 (+2.9%)
$866,917 + $520,144
$1,387,061
2022
$17,058 (+2.0%)
$849,919 + $509,946
$1,359,865
2021
$16,717 (+1.1%)
$833,254 + $499,948
$1,333,202
2020
$16,535 (+0.2%)
$816,916 + $490,146
$1,307,062
2019
$16,508 (+8.4%)
$808,540 + $485,121
$1,293,661
2018
$15,229 (+2.8%)
$792,687 + $475,609
$1,268,296
2017
$14,813 (+3.2%)
$761,907 + $457,142
$1,219,049
2016
$14,360 (+2.6%)
$761,907 + $457,142
$1,219,049
2015
$13,992 (+14.8%)
$741,564 + $444,936
$1,186,500
2014
$12,191 (+9.3%)
$609,376 + $365,624
$975,000
2013
$11,154 (+15.4%)
$609,376 + $365,624
$975,000
2012
$9,669 (−0.3%)
$562,501 + $337,499
$900,000
2011
$9,697 (−11.4%)
$484,376 + $290,624
$775,000
2010
$10,939 (−9.6%)
$484,376 + $290,624
$775,000
2009
$12,097 (−3.3%)
$560,626 + $336,374
$897,000
2008
$12,505
$632,813 + $379,687
$1,012,500
Tax history for 12 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,022 (+34.6%)
$1,260,732 + $569,268
$1,830,000
2024
$17,852 (+1.7%)
$1,326,000 + $598,740
$1,924,740
2023
$17,555 (+2.9%)
$866,917 + $520,144
$1,387,061
2022
$17,058 (+2.0%)
$849,919 + $509,946
$1,359,865
2021
$16,717 (+1.1%)
$833,254 + $499,948
$1,333,202
2020
$16,535 (+0.2%)
$816,916 + $490,146
$1,307,062
2019
$16,508 (+8.4%)
$808,540 + $485,121
$1,293,661
2018
$15,229 (+2.8%)
$792,687 + $475,609
$1,268,296
2017
$14,813 (+3.2%)
$761,907 + $457,142
$1,219,049
2016
$14,360 (+2.6%)
$761,907 + $457,142
$1,219,049
2015
$13,992 (+14.8%)
$741,564 + $444,936
$1,186,500
2014
$12,191 (+9.3%)
$609,376 + $365,624
$975,000
2013
$11,154 (+15.4%)
$609,376 + $365,624
$975,000
2012
$9,669 (−0.3%)
$562,501 + $337,499
$900,000
2011
$9,697 (−11.4%)
$484,376 + $290,624
$775,000
2010
$10,939 (−9.6%)
$484,376 + $290,624
$775,000
2009
$12,097 (−3.3%)
$560,626 + $336,374
$897,000
2008
$12,505
$632,813 + $379,687
$1,012,500
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,263
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2690320102
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Roofing
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Perform termite damage repairs.
Remodel
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.
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