Old World Charm and attention to detail here at a rare Orinda home, legal duplex. Enjoy as a family compound or receive the benefits and income of having an upstairs tenant. Updated and large kitchen and bathrooms, many newer appliances, steam shower, private deck, skylights and interior wood are highlighted here in the main home. Huge side by side garage and workspace area below the home. Private rear patio, lighting at night, landscaped with views and waterfall. Walk to downtown and BART and the Oak Springs Pool. Sides next to open city owned land/space. Oak and Pines trees surround this area. Top rated Orinda schools .
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,250 sq ftLot Size
$544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Jacobus•DRE #01102690• Caldecott Properties
Bought with John Kolar•DRE #00878135• Northern California Funding
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40924621
Dec 1, 2020
Sold
$965,000
$536/sq ft
Oct 31, 2020
Pending
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Oct 9, 2020
Listed
$975,000
$542/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40924717
Dec 1, 2020
Sold
$965,000
$536/sq ft
Oct 31, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 9, 2020
Listed
$975,000
$542/sq ft
+21
Old World Charm and attention to detail here at a rare Orinda home, legal duplex. Enjoy as a family compound or receive the benefits and income of having an upstairs tenant. Updated and large kitchen and bathrooms, many newer appliances, steam shower, private deck, skylights and interior wood are highlighted here in the main home. Huge side by side garage and workspace area below the home. Private rear patio, lighting at night, landscaped with views and waterfall. Walk to downtown and BART and the Oak Springs Pool. Sides next to open city owner land/space. Oak and Pine trees surround this area. Top rated Orinda schools.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40005750
Apr 5, 2004
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11216781
Apr 16, 2004
Sold
$519,000
$288/sq ft
Apr 5, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 6, 2004
Listed
$519,000
$288/sq ft
CHARMING HOME WITH ATTACHED 1BR,1BA APT CLOSE TO TOWN AND TRANSPORTATION. ADJACENT TO OPEN SPACE. WOOD FLRS, PINE PANELING.
Public Records
Sep 10, 2003
Sold
$394,000
$219/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1976
Sold
$33,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,561 (+1.0%)
$772,855 + $292,580
$1,065,435
2024
$14,418 (+1.8%)
$757,701 + $286,844
$1,044,545
2023
$14,169 (+2.7%)
$742,845 + $281,220
$1,024,065
2022
$13,794 (+2.1%)
$728,280 + $275,706
$1,003,986
2021
$13,507 (+33.5%)
$714,000 + $270,300
$984,300
2020
$10,116 (+0.1%)
$700,000 + $265,000
$965,000
2019
$10,103 (+7.4%)
$455,011 + $224,799
$679,810
2018
$9,410 (+3.5%)
$446,090 + $220,392
$666,482
2017
$9,094 (+2.6%)
$428,769 + $211,835
$640,604
2016
$8,862 (+0.8%)
$428,769 + $211,835
$640,604
2015
$8,792 (+1.6%)
$420,362 + $207,682
$628,044
2014
$8,656 (+2.5%)
$405,938 + $200,556
$606,494
2013
$8,442 (+3.2%)
$405,938 + $200,556
$606,494
2012
$8,177 (+1.8%)
$404,104 + $199,650
$603,754
2011
$8,035 (+1.8%)
$396,181 + $195,736
$591,917
2010
$7,894 (+1.1%)
$388,413 + $191,899
$580,312
2009
$7,809 (+3.8%)
$385,511 + $190,465
$575,976
2008
$7,520
$386,427 + $190,918
$577,345
Tax history for 16 Brookwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,561 (+1.0%)
$772,855 + $292,580
$1,065,435
2024
$14,418 (+1.8%)
$757,701 + $286,844
$1,044,545
2023
$14,169 (+2.7%)
$742,845 + $281,220
$1,024,065
2022
$13,794 (+2.1%)
$728,280 + $275,706
$1,003,986
2021
$13,507 (+33.5%)
$714,000 + $270,300
$984,300
2020
$10,116 (+0.1%)
$700,000 + $265,000
$965,000
2019
$10,103 (+7.4%)
$455,011 + $224,799
$679,810
2018
$9,410 (+3.5%)
$446,090 + $220,392
$666,482
2017
$9,094 (+2.6%)
$428,769 + $211,835
$640,604
2016
$8,862 (+0.8%)
$428,769 + $211,835
$640,604
2015
$8,792 (+1.6%)
$420,362 + $207,682
$628,044
2014
$8,656 (+2.5%)
$405,938 + $200,556
$606,494
2013
$8,442 (+3.2%)
$405,938 + $200,556
$606,494
2012
$8,177 (+1.8%)
$404,104 + $199,650
$603,754
2011
$8,035 (+1.8%)
$396,181 + $195,736
$591,917
2010
$7,894 (+1.1%)
$388,413 + $191,899
$580,312
2009
$7,809 (+3.8%)
$385,511 + $190,465
$575,976
2008
$7,520
$386,427 + $190,918
$577,345
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,799
Year built
1925
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2730650179
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Dec 3, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Install new felt and class A composition shingles over existing 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, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.