Unique architectural Orinda home designed by Berkeley modernist architect Walter Thomas Brooks in 1980 for owner/engineer. Private .7 acre lot with lots of room to expand or re-work home. Very close in to Theater Square, .3 mile walk to shops/restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$716Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Ward•DRE #00648983• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Peter Liu•DRE #01460749• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40715135
Dec 2, 2015
Sold
$1,050,000
$440/sq ft
Oct 26, 2015
Pending
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Oct 23, 2015
Listing Removed
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Oct 6, 2015
Relisted
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Oct 5, 2015
Pending
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Sep 11, 2015
Listed
$989,000
$414/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,260 (+1.6%)
$845,228 + $422,611
$1,267,839
2024
$16,009 (+1.7%)
$828,655 + $414,325
$1,242,980
2023
$15,745 (+3.1%)
$812,407 + $406,201
$1,218,608
2022
$15,271 (+2.0%)
$796,478 + $398,237
$1,194,715
2021
$14,968 (+1.1%)
$780,861 + $390,429
$1,171,290
2020
$14,801 (+0.2%)
$765,550 + $382,774
$1,148,324
2019
$14,778 (+8.3%)
$757,701 + $378,850
$1,136,551
2018
$13,647 (+2.8%)
$742,845 + $371,422
$1,114,267
2017
$13,272 (+2.5%)
$714,000 + $357,000
$1,071,000
2016
$12,952 (+49.0%)
$714,000 + $357,000
$1,071,000
2015
$8,694 (+1.5%)
$700,000 + $350,000
$1,050,000
2014
$8,562 (+2.3%)
$96,433 + $578,432
$674,865
2013
$8,367 (+3.1%)
$96,433 + $578,432
$674,865
2012
$8,115 (+1.5%)
$95,998 + $575,818
$671,816
2011
$7,994 (+1.5%)
$94,116 + $564,528
$658,644
2010
$7,874 (−0.4%)
$92,271 + $553,459
$645,730
2009
$7,904 (+3.8%)
$91,582 + $549,323
$640,905
2008
$7,611
$91,800 + $550,628
$642,428
Tax history for 12 Tara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,260 (+1.6%)
$845,228 + $422,611
$1,267,839
2024
$16,009 (+1.7%)
$828,655 + $414,325
$1,242,980
2023
$15,745 (+3.1%)
$812,407 + $406,201
$1,218,608
2022
$15,271 (+2.0%)
$796,478 + $398,237
$1,194,715
2021
$14,968 (+1.1%)
$780,861 + $390,429
$1,171,290
2020
$14,801 (+0.2%)
$765,550 + $382,774
$1,148,324
2019
$14,778 (+8.3%)
$757,701 + $378,850
$1,136,551
2018
$13,647 (+2.8%)
$742,845 + $371,422
$1,114,267
2017
$13,272 (+2.5%)
$714,000 + $357,000
$1,071,000
2016
$12,952 (+49.0%)
$714,000 + $357,000
$1,071,000
2015
$8,694 (+1.5%)
$700,000 + $350,000
$1,050,000
2014
$8,562 (+2.3%)
$96,433 + $578,432
$674,865
2013
$8,367 (+3.1%)
$96,433 + $578,432
$674,865
2012
$8,115 (+1.5%)
$95,998 + $575,818
$671,816
2011
$7,994 (+1.5%)
$94,116 + $564,528
$658,644
2010
$7,874 (−0.4%)
$92,271 + $553,459
$645,730
2009
$7,904 (+3.8%)
$91,582 + $549,323
$640,905
2008
$7,611
$91,800 + $550,628
$642,428
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,388
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2681700213
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jul 14, 2017 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted solar system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
May 17, 2017 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove the existing tile roof and replace it with composition shingles.
Roofing
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 2
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2015. This data may not match public records. Learn more.