High above the city of Orinda on a 1.61 acre premier lot, this stunning 4376 sq ft 4 bedroom and 3 full bath gem is exquisitely designed offering warm Contemporary architecture. Open floor plan with an oversized living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen and family room. Great Room with walls of glass bringing the outside in, while creating a focus on proportion and light with stunning views of Mt Diablo, Briones, the Orinda Country Club golf course and hillside below. Spacious Master Suite with fireplace, built-ins, generous closet and views and three additional bedrooms, one which is currently used as an office with a Murphy bed in the closet. Two exterior bonus rooms not in sq ft can be storage or hobby room or a workout room. Expansive decks, patio, side lawn, variety of fruit trees and enchanting landscaping. Minutes from Wagner Ranch elementary, downtown Orinda & BART. Surrounded by multi-million dollar homes at the end of a court. A special Contemporary on a wonderful property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.61 acresLot Size
$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sherrie Perlstein•DRE #00925213• Compass
Bought with Stephanie Zhou•DRE #01401976• Keller Williams Tri-Valley
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40941867
May 5, 2021
Sold
$2,480,000
$567/sq ft
Apr 5, 2021
Pending
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Mar 28, 2021
Relisted
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Mar 26, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2021
Listed
$2,188,000
$500/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11071301
Dec 15, 2000
Sold
$1,300,000
$297/sq ft
Nov 15, 2000
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 2000
Listed
$1,420,000
$324/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY W/SPECTACULAR VWS, OPN FLRPLN GREAT 4 ENTERTAINING. SOLARIUM BAY WINDOWS, LRG DECKS, LVL GRASS AREA, 2
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11066547
Oct 29, 2000
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Feb 7, 1986
Sold
$185,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,621 (+1.6%)
$1,876,936 + $861,181
$2,738,117
2024
$32,111 (+1.7%)
$1,840,134 + $844,296
$2,684,430
2023
$31,573 (+2.2%)
$1,804,053 + $827,742
$2,631,795
2022
$30,901 (+37.1%)
$1,768,680 + $811,512
$2,580,192
2021
$22,546 (+1.0%)
$1,734,000 + $795,600
$2,529,600
2020
$22,318 (+0.2%)
$668,198 + $1,141,511
$1,809,709
2019
$22,281 (+8.6%)
$661,347 + $1,129,807
$1,791,154
2018
$20,521 (+2.8%)
$648,380 + $1,107,654
$1,756,034
2017
$19,970 (+2.5%)
$623,203 + $1,064,644
$1,687,847
2016
$19,487 (+0.5%)
$623,203 + $1,064,644
$1,687,847
2015
$19,397 (+1.4%)
$610,984 + $1,043,769
$1,654,753
2014
$19,131 (+6.2%)
$590,019 + $1,007,953
$1,597,972
2013
$18,013 (+6.6%)
$590,019 + $1,007,953
$1,597,972
2012
$16,893 (−5.7%)
$563,630 + $962,870
$1,526,500
2011
$17,917 (+1.4%)
$532,430 + $909,570
$1,442,000
2010
$17,672 (+0.2%)
$564,547 + $964,436
$1,528,983
2009
$17,632 (+3.0%)
$560,328 + $957,229
$1,517,557
2008
$17,125
$561,660 + $959,504
$1,521,164
Tax history for 250 Monte Vista Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,621 (+1.6%)
$1,876,936 + $861,181
$2,738,117
2024
$32,111 (+1.7%)
$1,840,134 + $844,296
$2,684,430
2023
$31,573 (+2.2%)
$1,804,053 + $827,742
$2,631,795
2022
$30,901 (+37.1%)
$1,768,680 + $811,512
$2,580,192
2021
$22,546 (+1.0%)
$1,734,000 + $795,600
$2,529,600
2020
$22,318 (+0.2%)
$668,198 + $1,141,511
$1,809,709
2019
$22,281 (+8.6%)
$661,347 + $1,129,807
$1,791,154
2018
$20,521 (+2.8%)
$648,380 + $1,107,654
$1,756,034
2017
$19,970 (+2.5%)
$623,203 + $1,064,644
$1,687,847
2016
$19,487 (+0.5%)
$623,203 + $1,064,644
$1,687,847
2015
$19,397 (+1.4%)
$610,984 + $1,043,769
$1,654,753
2014
$19,131 (+6.2%)
$590,019 + $1,007,953
$1,597,972
2013
$18,013 (+6.6%)
$590,019 + $1,007,953
$1,597,972
2012
$16,893 (−5.7%)
$563,630 + $962,870
$1,526,500
2011
$17,917 (+1.4%)
$532,430 + $909,570
$1,442,000
2010
$17,672 (+0.2%)
$564,547 + $964,436
$1,528,983
2009
$17,632 (+3.0%)
$560,328 + $957,229
$1,517,557
2008
$17,125
$561,660 + $959,504
$1,521,164
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.61 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
4,376
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2642600072
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jun 16, 2021 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove existing roofing materials and install new fire-rated asphalt shingles.
Roofing
Jun 24, 2013 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
HVAC
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, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Island,Oven Built-in,Pantry,Refrigerator,Skylight(s),Trash Compactor
Rooms Total: 11
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 4,376
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.