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Off market dec 1987 for $200K

$3,094,012

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,621/mo

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5 ba

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5,799

sq ft

281 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

About this home

281 Monte Vista Ridge Rd is a 5,799 square foot house on a 1.3 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 18, 1987 for $200,000. Based on Redfin's Orinda data, we estimate the home's value is $3,094,012.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

1.3 acresLot Size

$534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,094,012

$2.9M since sold in December 1987$18K since October

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This home's estimate is 31.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,250,000
A
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SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$2,715,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,347 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds3 baths4,451 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,360,000
D
4 beds4 baths2,295 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$2,418,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,055 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$2,300,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,211 sq ft
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Market trends in 94563, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.3%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$168K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

9 days MoM

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4 MoM

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This north Orinda estate backs up to a 200 acre open space. It also comes with a 900 square foot unit over the garage.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 281 Monte Vista Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,932 (+2.2%)

$482,456 + $1,744,614

$2,227,070

2025

$26,342 (+1.6%)

$482,456 + $1,744,614

$2,227,070

2024

$25,922 (+0.6%)

$472,997 + $1,710,406

$2,183,403

2023

$25,774 (+2.4%)

$463,723 + $1,676,869

$2,140,592

2022

$25,170 (+2.1%)

$454,631 + $1,643,990

$2,098,621

2021

$24,660 (+1.0%)

$445,717 + $1,611,755

$2,057,472

2020

$24,413 (+0.2%)

$436,978 + $1,580,152

$2,017,130

2019

$24,372 (+8.7%)

$432,498 + $1,563,950

$1,996,448

2018

$22,413 (+2.8%)

$424,018 + $1,533,285

$1,957,303

2017

$21,807 (+4.6%)

$407,553 + $1,473,747

$1,881,300

2016

$20,843 (+2.3%)

$407,553 + $1,473,747

$1,881,300

2015

$20,379 (+1.4%)

$399,562 + $1,405,321

$1,804,883

2014

$20,096 (+2.3%)

$385,852 + $1,324,265

$1,710,117

2013

$19,652 (+3.1%)

$385,852 + $1,324,265

$1,710,117

2012

$19,063 (+1.4%)

$384,109 + $1,318,281

$1,702,390

2011

$18,803 (+1.4%)

$376,578 + $1,292,433

$1,669,011

2010

$18,544 (−1.4%)

$369,195 + $1,267,092

$1,636,287

2009

$18,810 (+2.9%)

$366,436 + $1,257,623

$1,624,059

2008

$18,276

$367,307 + $1,260,611

$1,627,918

Tax history for 281 Monte Vista Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,932 (+2.2%)

$482,456 + $1,744,614

$2,227,070

2025

$26,342 (+1.6%)

$482,456 + $1,744,614

$2,227,070

2024

$25,922 (+0.6%)

$472,997 + $1,710,406

$2,183,403

2023

$25,774 (+2.4%)

$463,723 + $1,676,869

$2,140,592

2022

$25,170 (+2.1%)

$454,631 + $1,643,990

$2,098,621

2021

$24,660 (+1.0%)

$445,717 + $1,611,755

$2,057,472

2020

$24,413 (+0.2%)

$436,978 + $1,580,152

$2,017,130

2019

$24,372 (+8.7%)

$432,498 + $1,563,950

$1,996,448

2018

$22,413 (+2.8%)

$424,018 + $1,533,285

$1,957,303

2017

$21,807 (+4.6%)

$407,553 + $1,473,747

$1,881,300

2016

$20,843 (+2.3%)

$407,553 + $1,473,747

$1,881,300

2015

$20,379 (+1.4%)

$399,562 + $1,405,321

$1,804,883

2014

$20,096 (+2.3%)

$385,852 + $1,324,265

$1,710,117

2013

$19,652 (+3.1%)

$385,852 + $1,324,265

$1,710,117

2012

$19,063 (+1.4%)

$384,109 + $1,318,281

$1,702,390

2011

$18,803 (+1.4%)

$376,578 + $1,292,433

$1,669,011

2010

$18,544 (−1.4%)

$369,195 + $1,267,092

$1,636,287

2009

$18,810 (+2.9%)

$366,436 + $1,257,623

$1,624,059

2008

$18,276

$367,307 + $1,260,611

$1,627,918

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Apr 17, 2024 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remove and replace existing windows with new retrofit windows.

Remodel

Oct 7, 2021 • Final

Building - residential foundation repair

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

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 15

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Mediterranean
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUBDIVISION 6522
Living Sq. Ft: 5,799
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,475
Building Sq. Ft: 5,799
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: TRACT 6522 POR LOT 10

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,226

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 56,628
Legal Lot Number: 10
Acres: 1.3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,799
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2642600163

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Wagner Ranch Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Orinda Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi

10/10

Miramonte High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

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

0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 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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Orinda, CA • 94563

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Estimated sale price

$2.94M – $3.56M

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Home values near 281 Monte Vista Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
231 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3864 Sq. Ft.	$2,502,582
240 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4356 Sq. Ft.	$2,871,168
260 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5944 Sq. Ft.	$3,263,531
251 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4527 Sq. Ft.	$3,017,208
70 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2057 Sq. Ft.	$2,231,532
16 Rich Acres Rd, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2404 Sq. Ft.	$1,796,312
38 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2471 Sq. Ft.	$1,601,589

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4376 Sq. Ft.	$2,743,732
271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4347 Sq. Ft.	$3,145,721
220 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3809 Sq. Ft.	$2,455,860
65 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2689 Sq. Ft.	$1,727,845
51 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2510 Sq. Ft.	$1,842,096
43 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1845 Sq. Ft.	$1,688,404
53 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2498 Sq. Ft.	$1,574,634

Address	Redfin Estimate
291 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$3,958,319
230 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4709 Sq. Ft.	$3,097,194
211 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5230 Sq. Ft.	$3,205,990
6 Rich Acres Rd, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4689 Sq. Ft.	$2,998,020
49 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1964 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,669
75 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2463 Sq. Ft.	$1,883,614
44 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2639 Sq. Ft.	$1,589,128

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