NEW PRICE!! Surrounded by oaks, evergreens, & redwoods stands this statuesque 1936 Tudor home. Walnut-stained parquet hardwood floors beautifully contrast bright, freshly painted walls. Voluminous living spaces w/huge windows illuminating rooms with natural light & framing the greenery outside. Split main-level offers period details of ornate iron banisters, artwork niches, & diamond-shaped leaded window panes. The living room with dramatic 8’ X 12’ picture window gazing over the half-acre property & a trickling creek. Indoor-out dining & entertaining with excellent kitchen flow to patio & deck. Private office w/fireplace & built-in shelving. Tons of storage & bonus room downstairs. Extra-large parking area & two-car garage. Huge front & fenced back yards are a clean slate. Unique home in a natural setting w/immediate access to town for peaceful living & a dynamic lifestyle. What an opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$748Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Katy Anderson•DRE #01739334• Compass
Listed by Caitlin Krembs•DRE #01921562• Compass
Bought with Soraya Golesorkhi•DRE #01771736• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40842309
Dec 31, 2018
Sold
$1,150,000
$448/sq ft
Dec 31, 2018
Sold
$1,150,000
$448/sq ft
Dec 5, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2018
Price Changed
$1,100,000
$429/sq ft
Nov 1, 2018
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$487/sq ft
Oct 12, 2018
Listed
$1,300,000
$507/sq ft
Oct 12, 2018
Listed
$1,100,000
$429/sq ft
NEW PRICE!! Surrounded by oaks, evergreens, & redwoods stands this statuesque 1936 Tudor home. Walnut-stained parquet hardwood floors beautifully contrast bright, freshly painted walls. Voluminous living spaces w/huge windows illuminating rooms with natural light & framing the greenery outside. Split main-level offers period details of ornate iron banisters, artwork niches, & diamond-shaped leaded window panes. The living room with dramatic 8’ X 12’ picture window gazing over the half-acre property & a trickling creek. Indoor-out dining & entertaining with excellent kitchen flow to patio & deck. Private office w/fireplace & built-in shelving. Tons of storage & bonus room downstairs. Extra-large parking area & two-car garage. Huge front & fenced back yards are a clean slate. Unique home in a natural setting w/immediate access to town for peaceful living & a dynamic lifestyle. What an opportunity!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40802754
Dec 28, 2017
Sold
$1,100,000
$429/sq ft
Nov 9, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 3, 2017
Listed
$999,000
$389/sq ft
+17
A rare opportunity near the heart of Orinda; close to downtown and BART. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house is filled with charm and character. Built in 1939 this traditional style home features hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, beautiful architecture, and abundance of natural light. The house includes a large formal dining room, kitchen with dining nook, den/office with a fireplace, sun-drenched atrium and step down living room make this house truly unique. The top floor includes three spacious bedrooms with a master bathroom and guest bathroom. Large back porch, half acre lot and a story-book creek with a small bridge right on the property. Don't miss a chance to make this home your own!
Public Records
Jun 12, 1975
Sold
$117,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,290 (+1.6%)
$853,369 + $595,845
$1,449,214
2024
$18,006 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $584,162
$1,420,799
2023
$17,708 (+8.7%)
$820,233 + $572,708
$1,392,941
2022
$16,287 (+5.8%)
$804,150 + $561,479
$1,365,629
2021
$15,395 (+1.7%)
$788,383 + $470,470
$1,258,853
2020
$15,144 (+0.2%)
$772,925 + $412,226
$1,185,151
2019
$15,119 (+10.1%)
$765,000 + $408,000
$1,173,000
2018
$13,732 (+224.1%)
$750,000 + $400,000
$1,150,000
2017
$4,237 (+2.5%)
$93,509 + $158,244
$251,753
2016
$4,132 (+1.0%)
$93,509 + $158,244
$251,753
2015
$4,090 (+1.7%)
$91,676 + $155,142
$246,818
2014
$4,023 (+2.3%)
$88,531 + $149,819
$238,350
2013
$3,933 (+2.9%)
$88,531 + $149,819
$238,350
2012
$3,822 (+1.7%)
$88,131 + $149,142
$237,273
2011
$3,760 (+1.7%)
$86,403 + $146,218
$232,621
2010
$3,698 (+2.8%)
$84,709 + $143,351
$228,060
2009
$3,597 (+5.6%)
$84,076 + $142,280
$226,356
2008
$3,406
$84,276 + $142,619
$226,895
Tax history for 20 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,290 (+1.6%)
$853,369 + $595,845
$1,449,214
2024
$18,006 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $584,162
$1,420,799
2023
$17,708 (+8.7%)
$820,233 + $572,708
$1,392,941
2022
$16,287 (+5.8%)
$804,150 + $561,479
$1,365,629
2021
$15,395 (+1.7%)
$788,383 + $470,470
$1,258,853
2020
$15,144 (+0.2%)
$772,925 + $412,226
$1,185,151
2019
$15,119 (+10.1%)
$765,000 + $408,000
$1,173,000
2018
$13,732 (+224.1%)
$750,000 + $400,000
$1,150,000
2017
$4,237 (+2.5%)
$93,509 + $158,244
$251,753
2016
$4,132 (+1.0%)
$93,509 + $158,244
$251,753
2015
$4,090 (+1.7%)
$91,676 + $155,142
$246,818
2014
$4,023 (+2.3%)
$88,531 + $149,819
$238,350
2013
$3,933 (+2.9%)
$88,531 + $149,819
$238,350
2012
$3,822 (+1.7%)
$88,131 + $149,142
$237,273
2011
$3,760 (+1.7%)
$86,403 + $146,218
$232,621
2010
$3,698 (+2.8%)
$84,709 + $143,351
$228,060
2009
$3,597 (+5.6%)
$84,076 + $142,280
$226,356
2008
$3,406
$84,276 + $142,619
$226,895
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,727
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2690320060
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Sep 4, 2025 • Active
Building - residential ess/battery storage
Install a battery backup system.
Battery
Electrical
Jul 22, 2025 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove existing roofing material down to the solid sheathing on the older roof sections. Install new composition shingles. A separate electrical permit is required to disconnect and reconnect solar panels.
Electrical
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Split Bath, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Formal Dining Room, Office, Unfinished Room, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.