242 Orchard Rd is a 3,235 square foot house on a 0.4 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1978 for $107,000. Based on Redfin's Orinda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,943,385.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,943,385
$1.8M since sold in December 1978$186K since August
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This home's estimate is 24% lower than the average sale price ($2.56M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 28, 2024 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Expand a rooftop photovoltaic system with new solar modules and microinverters.
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Solar
Oct 5, 2021 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a flush-mounted rooftop photovoltaic system with solar modules and microinverters. This project includes a revision to an existing permit to add an additional panel and change the panel layout.
Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MORAGA PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 3,235
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,743
Building Sq. Ft: 3,235
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MORAGA PARK LOT 29 & POR LOT 28
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 724
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,400
Legal Lot Number: 29
Acres: 0.3994
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,235
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2700100320
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Del Rey Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.85M – $2.24M
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