Located in one of Orinda’s most sought-after neighborhoods this private single level Sleepy Hollow home sits on .68 acre view lot. Gated courtyard gardens greet you at the entry inviting you to the light/ bright living & dining rooms w/ a wall of French doors highlighting the spectacular views across Sleepy Hollow & Orinda Downs. A recently updated kitchen adjacent to the open family room w built-in storage/gas fireplace, a guest room w/ full bath, laundry room & backdoor to garage/ driveway. Bedroom wing has 3 spacious bedrooms (1 currently used as an office) one w/ en-suite bath & a private primary suite w/ views, access to deck & large bathroom. Backyard features expansive deck w/ views, large, level side yard for play & gardening & shed/playhouse. Workshop behind 2 car garage/gated, paver driveway, across from protected watershed. Located a minute’s walk to Sleepy Hollow Elem & close to BART/ downtown Orinda.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
$870Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Sharf•DRE #01156966• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Larry Jacobs•DRE #01495118• Abio Properties
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40983838
Apr 19, 2022
Sold
$1,950,000
$867/sq ft
Mar 21, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 7, 2022
Listed
$1,795,000
$798/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 1995
Sold
$669,000
$297/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 20, 1989
Sold
$405,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$25,186 (+1.4%)
$1,538,751 + $530,604
$2,069,355
2023
$24,845 (+80.6%)
$1,508,580 + $520,200
$2,028,780
2022
$13,754 (+2.0%)
$1,479,000 + $510,000
$1,989,000
2021
$13,480 (+1.2%)
$540,078 + $507,198
$1,047,276
2020
$13,323 (+0.2%)
$529,489 + $497,253
$1,026,742
2019
$13,302 (+8.2%)
$524,060 + $492,155
$1,016,215
2018
$12,292 (+2.9%)
$513,785 + $482,505
$996,290
2017
$11,950 (+2.5%)
$493,835 + $463,770
$957,605
2016
$11,660 (+0.6%)
$493,835 + $463,770
$957,605
2015
$11,595 (+1.4%)
$484,152 + $454,677
$938,829
2014
$11,430 (+2.2%)
$467,539 + $439,076
$906,615
2013
$11,179 (+3.0%)
$467,539 + $439,076
$906,615
2012
$10,851 (+1.4%)
$465,426 + $437,092
$902,518
2011
$10,699 (+1.4%)
$456,300 + $428,522
$884,822
2010
$10,547 (+0.7%)
$447,353 + $420,120
$867,473
2009
$10,476 (+3.4%)
$444,010 + $416,981
$860,991
2008
$10,130
$445,065 + $417,972
$863,037
Tax history for 12 Ridge Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$25,186 (+1.4%)
$1,538,751 + $530,604
$2,069,355
2023
$24,845 (+80.6%)
$1,508,580 + $520,200
$2,028,780
2022
$13,754 (+2.0%)
$1,479,000 + $510,000
$1,989,000
2021
$13,480 (+1.2%)
$540,078 + $507,198
$1,047,276
2020
$13,323 (+0.2%)
$529,489 + $497,253
$1,026,742
2019
$13,302 (+8.2%)
$524,060 + $492,155
$1,016,215
2018
$12,292 (+2.9%)
$513,785 + $482,505
$996,290
2017
$11,950 (+2.5%)
$493,835 + $463,770
$957,605
2016
$11,660 (+0.6%)
$493,835 + $463,770
$957,605
2015
$11,595 (+1.4%)
$484,152 + $454,677
$938,829
2014
$11,430 (+2.2%)
$467,539 + $439,076
$906,615
2013
$11,179 (+3.0%)
$467,539 + $439,076
$906,615
2012
$10,851 (+1.4%)
$465,426 + $437,092
$902,518
2011
$10,699 (+1.4%)
$456,300 + $428,522
$884,822
2010
$10,547 (+0.7%)
$447,353 + $420,120
$867,473
2009
$10,476 (+3.4%)
$444,010 + $416,981
$860,991
2008
$10,130
$445,065 + $417,972
$863,037
*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
29,700
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,249
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2660120029
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2025.
Oct 30, 2023 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Repipe the entire house using copper materials.
Plumbing
Feb 24, 2023 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Install a new subpanel in the laundry room. Install dedicated electrical circuits for a water heater, a cooktop, and an electric vehicle charger in the garage.
Electrical
Ev charger
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Detached, Secured, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets
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