285 Orchard Rd is a 2,363 square foot house on a 0.55 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 22, 2014 for $1,225,000. Based on Redfin's Orinda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,749,637.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$740Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,749,637
$525K since sold in August 2014$20K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 26.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40682309
Aug 6, 2014
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 31, 2010
Sold
$1,025,000
$434/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40477307
Aug 31, 2010
Listing Removed
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Aug 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
May 30, 2008
Sold
$1,175,000
$497/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40339241
May 3, 2008
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10249615
Feb 23, 1998
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Feb 20, 1998
Sold
$419,000
$177/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28249615
Jan 21, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Mar 13, 1987
Sold
$262,500
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1985
Sold
$147,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,619 (+2.2%)
$1,164,589 + $461,591
$1,626,180
2025
$20,180 (+1.6%)
$1,164,589 + $461,591
$1,626,180
2024
$19,865 (+1.7%)
$1,141,754 + $452,541
$1,594,295
2023
$19,534 (+6.3%)
$1,119,367 + $443,668
$1,563,035
2022
$18,377 (+6.1%)
$1,097,419 + $434,969
$1,532,388
2021
$17,322 (+1.1%)
$1,075,901 + $371,441
$1,447,342
2020
$17,135 (+0.2%)
$1,054,805 + $305,335
$1,360,140
2019
$17,107 (+8.4%)
$1,043,990 + $302,205
$1,346,195
2018
$15,778 (+2.8%)
$1,023,520 + $296,280
$1,319,800
2017
$15,347 (+2.5%)
$983,776 + $284,776
$1,268,552
2016
$14,975 (+0.5%)
$983,776 + $284,776
$1,268,552
2015
$14,899 (+22.3%)
$964,487 + $279,193
$1,243,680
2014
$12,184 (+11.9%)
$837,074 + $137,926
$975,000
2013
$10,885 (+6.4%)
$837,074 + $137,926
$975,000
2012
$10,233 (−17.5%)
$752,078 + $123,922
$876,000
2011
$12,406 (+15.0%)
$710,868 + $117,132
$828,000
2010
$10,791 (−17.7%)
$880,000 + $145,000
$1,025,000
2009
$13,113 (+102.0%)
$690,405 + $186,595
$877,000
2008
$6,490
$865,958 + $234,042
$1,100,000
Tax history for 285 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,619 (+2.2%)
$1,164,589 + $461,591
$1,626,180
2025
$20,180 (+1.6%)
$1,164,589 + $461,591
$1,626,180
2024
$19,865 (+1.7%)
$1,141,754 + $452,541
$1,594,295
2023
$19,534 (+6.3%)
$1,119,367 + $443,668
$1,563,035
2022
$18,377 (+6.1%)
$1,097,419 + $434,969
$1,532,388
2021
$17,322 (+1.1%)
$1,075,901 + $371,441
$1,447,342
2020
$17,135 (+0.2%)
$1,054,805 + $305,335
$1,360,140
2019
$17,107 (+8.4%)
$1,043,990 + $302,205
$1,346,195
2018
$15,778 (+2.8%)
$1,023,520 + $296,280
$1,319,800
2017
$15,347 (+2.5%)
$983,776 + $284,776
$1,268,552
2016
$14,975 (+0.5%)
$983,776 + $284,776
$1,268,552
2015
$14,899 (+22.3%)
$964,487 + $279,193
$1,243,680
2014
$12,184 (+11.9%)
$837,074 + $137,926
$975,000
2013
$10,885 (+6.4%)
$837,074 + $137,926
$975,000
2012
$10,233 (−17.5%)
$752,078 + $123,922
$876,000
2011
$12,406 (+15.0%)
$710,868 + $117,132
$828,000
2010
$10,791 (−17.7%)
$880,000 + $145,000
$1,025,000
2009
$13,113 (+102.0%)
$690,405 + $186,595
$877,000
2008
$6,490
$865,958 + $234,042
$1,100,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 28, 2022 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Construct an addition to an existing single-family home. The project includes adding a master suite and a powder bathroom.
Addition
Nov 10, 2021 • Final
Building - residential foundation repair
Perform foundation repair using push piers.
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLORADOS RHO
Living Sq. Ft: 2,363
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,363
Building Sq. Ft: 2,363
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POR RO LAGUNA DE LOS PALOS COLORADOS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 450
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,958
Legal Lot Number: 156
Acres: 0.55
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,363
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2703010062
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Del Rey Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.66M – $2.01M
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