One of a kind home + ADU with old world charm, sweeping views and privacy on a prime street near Orinda Country Club. Enter up the long driveway through a bougainvillea draped corridor, across an elegant courtyard to the front door. Welcoming living space has new chef’s kitchen, wet bar, dining area, spacious Great Room with fireplace and views. French doors lead to a gorgeous courtyard, pool and lawn. Impressive kitchen with oversized island, quartz counters, dual ovens, dual dishwashers, dual sinks, and plentiful storage. Large office features views and built ins. Every bedroom is generously sized with en-suite bathrooms featuring colorful Spanish tilework. Primaryopens to the courtyard and features a double walk-in closet, fireplace and wine storage. Ground level ADU (approx 900 sqft) is a private retreat with updated kitchen and bathroom, living room, bedroom and laundry room. Float in the inviting pool and soak up the sunset - the outdoor set-up is a true California hang out with courtyard/patio, epic views, hot tub, lawn, fountain and meandering paths. Quality updates - venetian plastered walls, Saltillo tile floors, hardwood floors, Anderson dual pane windows, solar and newer HVAC. Six car garage and greenhouse. No detail spared - this is an impressive Orinda property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$1,052Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Hillary Murphy•DRE #01967218• Village Associates Real Estate
Listed by Karen Murphy•DRE #00699318• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Laura Abrams•DRE #01272382• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41039932
Oct 13, 2023
Sold
$3,200,000
$810/sq ft
Oct 3, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Listed
$3,200,000
$810/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40941246
Mar 13, 2021
Sold
$2,950,000
$747/sq ft
Mar 13, 2021
Listed
$2,950,000
$747/sq ft
+15
Sold off market. MLS detail to be used for appraisals. First time sold in over 50 years. Loved and treasured by its owners for over 50 years, 13 Valley View Rd. was updated in keeping with it's Mediterranean style. Some of the many amenities include: newer pool solar, owned voltaic solar, upgraded electrical, venetian plastered walls, Saltillo tiled floors throughout living areas, French doors throughout, remodeled baths, closet systems in all bedroom suites, new HVAC systems, Andersen dual pane windows throughout, huge 6 car garage and beautifully landscaped yard. The approximate 900sf au pair has its own entry. The au pair includes a living area with full kitchen, a bath, private bedroom, washer/dryer, private patio with valley views, and large storage area. The home is located up a private drive on top of a sunny knoll. Light pours into every room. From the living areas and pool patio there are stunning views with gorgeous sunsets views.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,303 (+1.8%)
$2,288,880 + $1,040,400
$3,329,280
2024
$38,609 (+3.6%)
$2,244,000 + $1,020,000
$3,264,000
2023
$37,260 (+2.0%)
$2,200,000 + $1,000,000
$3,200,000
2022
$36,518 (+531.8%)
$2,340,900 + $728,280
$3,069,180
2021
$5,780 (+3.2%)
$2,295,000 + $714,000
$3,009,000
2020
$5,603 (+0.2%)
$92,055 + $283,605
$375,660
2019
$5,594 (+7.4%)
$91,112 + $280,697
$371,809
2018
$5,208 (+3.3%)
$89,326 + $275,194
$364,520
2017
$5,041 (+2.7%)
$85,858 + $264,509
$350,367
2016
$4,910 (+0.9%)
$85,858 + $264,509
$350,367
2015
$4,865 (+1.7%)
$84,175 + $259,323
$343,498
2014
$4,784 (+2.4%)
$81,287 + $250,425
$331,712
2013
$4,672 (+3.1%)
$81,287 + $250,425
$331,712
2012
$4,531 (+1.7%)
$80,920 + $249,294
$330,214
2011
$4,456 (+1.7%)
$79,334 + $244,406
$323,740
2010
$4,382 (−0.3%)
$77,779 + $239,614
$317,393
2009
$4,397 (+5.1%)
$77,198 + $237,824
$315,022
2008
$4,184
$77,382 + $238,389
$315,771
Tax history for 13 Valley View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,303 (+1.8%)
$2,288,880 + $1,040,400
$3,329,280
2024
$38,609 (+3.6%)
$2,244,000 + $1,020,000
$3,264,000
2023
$37,260 (+2.0%)
$2,200,000 + $1,000,000
$3,200,000
2022
$36,518 (+531.8%)
$2,340,900 + $728,280
$3,069,180
2021
$5,780 (+3.2%)
$2,295,000 + $714,000
$3,009,000
2020
$5,603 (+0.2%)
$92,055 + $283,605
$375,660
2019
$5,594 (+7.4%)
$91,112 + $280,697
$371,809
2018
$5,208 (+3.3%)
$89,326 + $275,194
$364,520
2017
$5,041 (+2.7%)
$85,858 + $264,509
$350,367
2016
$4,910 (+0.9%)
$85,858 + $264,509
$350,367
2015
$4,865 (+1.7%)
$84,175 + $259,323
$343,498
2014
$4,784 (+2.4%)
$81,287 + $250,425
$331,712
2013
$4,672 (+3.1%)
$81,287 + $250,425
$331,712
2012
$4,531 (+1.7%)
$80,920 + $249,294
$330,214
2011
$4,456 (+1.7%)
$79,334 + $244,406
$323,740
2010
$4,382 (−0.3%)
$77,779 + $239,614
$317,393
2009
$4,397 (+5.1%)
$77,198 + $237,824
$315,022
2008
$4,184
$77,382 + $238,389
$315,771
*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
6
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.97 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,949
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2611920014
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: 6
Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 6
# of Bathrooms Full: 5
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Dining Area, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.