Flexible Investment near Downtown Orinda - 2 units on lot - live in one, rent the other...affordable living with access to highly rated Orinda school system, BART and downtown amenities are less than a mile down the hill. Oak Hill Springs Pool is across the street. Upper unit is currently vacant and is sunny with a fantastic deck with views to the East. Lower unit is a loft-style one bedroom. Each unit has it's own laundry - and each property feels private and unique. Bonus spaces outside offer possibilities for storage, work nooks, etc. Special quirks (built in the 30's originally as vacation cottage!) give this property character. There are many possibilities here - virtual tours available so you can see these homes from the comfort of your computer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,600 sq ftLot Size
$675Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kristina Mccann•DRE #01455328• Chroma Realty
The upstairs unit has hardwood floors. There’s also a skylight and recessed lights. The kitchen has stainless appliances and a gas range. There’s a deck on the back with expansive views.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 24 Barbara Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40997654
Sep 2, 2022
Sold
$1,080,000
$519/sq ft
Aug 10, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2022
Relisted
—
Aug 1, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jul 25, 2022
Price Changed
$1,115,000
$536/sq ft
Jun 15, 2022
Listed
$989,000
$475/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40997715
Aug 1, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jul 25, 2022
Price Changed
*
Jun 15, 2022
Listed
*
Public Records
Mar 5, 2014
Sold
$765,000
$368/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40632518
Dec 8, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Nov 20, 2013
Price Changed
*
Oct 7, 2013
Price Changed
*
Sep 23, 2013
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40626861
Aug 11, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 2013
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40232136
Feb 16, 2007
Sold
$585,000
$281/sq ft
Jan 3, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 2007
Listed
$599,000
$288/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40222724
Jan 2, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40213395
Nov 3, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2006
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,184 (+1.4%)
$955,087 + $191,017
$1,146,104
2024
$14,972 (+1.7%)
$936,360 + $187,272
$1,123,632
2023
$14,717 (+17.2%)
$918,000 + $183,600
$1,101,600
2022
$12,553 (+2.2%)
$900,000 + $180,000
$1,080,000
2021
$12,287 (+1.7%)
$684,773 + $198,914
$883,687
2020
$12,087 (+0.1%)
$671,347 + $195,014
$866,361
2019
$12,070 (+7.8%)
$664,464 + $193,015
$857,479
2018
$11,192 (+3.1%)
$651,436 + $189,231
$840,667
2017
$10,857 (+2.6%)
$626,141 + $181,884
$808,025
2016
$10,579 (+0.8%)
$626,141 + $181,884
$808,025
2015
$10,496 (+17.3%)
$613,864 + $178,318
$792,182
2014
$8,946 (+5.9%)
$497,285 + $150,174
$647,459
2013
$8,446 (+6.7%)
$497,285 + $150,174
$647,459
2012
$7,919 (+22.6%)
$475,426 + $143,574
$619,000
2011
$6,458 (−20.2%)
$447,777 + $135,223
$583,000
2010
$8,089 (+0.9%)
$350,000 + $100,000
$450,000
2009
$8,013 (+3.7%)
$472,260 + $134,931
$607,191
2008
$7,729
$473,382 + $135,252
$608,634
Tax history for 24 Barbara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,184 (+1.4%)
$955,087 + $191,017
$1,146,104
2024
$14,972 (+1.7%)
$936,360 + $187,272
$1,123,632
2023
$14,717 (+17.2%)
$918,000 + $183,600
$1,101,600
2022
$12,553 (+2.2%)
$900,000 + $180,000
$1,080,000
2021
$12,287 (+1.7%)
$684,773 + $198,914
$883,687
2020
$12,087 (+0.1%)
$671,347 + $195,014
$866,361
2019
$12,070 (+7.8%)
$664,464 + $193,015
$857,479
2018
$11,192 (+3.1%)
$651,436 + $189,231
$840,667
2017
$10,857 (+2.6%)
$626,141 + $181,884
$808,025
2016
$10,579 (+0.8%)
$626,141 + $181,884
$808,025
2015
$10,496 (+17.3%)
$613,864 + $178,318
$792,182
2014
$8,946 (+5.9%)
$497,285 + $150,174
$647,459
2013
$8,446 (+6.7%)
$497,285 + $150,174
$647,459
2012
$7,919 (+22.6%)
$475,426 + $143,574
$619,000
2011
$6,458 (−20.2%)
$447,777 + $135,223
$583,000
2010
$8,089 (+0.9%)
$350,000 + $100,000
$450,000
2009
$8,013 (+3.7%)
$472,260 + $134,931
$607,191
2008
$7,729
$473,382 + $135,252
$608,634
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,600
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
2,080
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2730630254
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on May 30, 2025.
Dec 7, 2018 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace a furnace in the basement and install new ductwork including supply and return lines.
Replace the exterior stairs in the yard leading from the main house entrance to the second unit and the road.
Remodel
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
ADU Baths Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.