For comps only. Classic Orinda Ranch style home with gorgeous updated chef's kitchen, sunny disposition & flat lawn area for play. Super location close to 12 years of school.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$983Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cheryl Hata•DRE #01389346• Compass
Bought with Margaret Zucker•DRE #01372762• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40682309
Dec 10, 2014
Sold
$1,225,000
$664/sq ft
Aug 6, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 3, 2014
Listed
$1,225,000
$664/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 22, 2014
Sold
$1,225,000
$664/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2010
Sold
$1,025,000
$556/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40477307
Aug 31, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2010
Sold
$1,025,000
$556/sq ft
Aug 5, 2010
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2010
Price Changed
$1,075,000
$583/sq ft
Aug 2, 2010
Price Changed
$1,095,000
$593/sq ft
Jul 16, 2010
Listed
$1,150,000
$623/sq ft
+4
Wonderful storybook home, beautifully updated with gourmet kitchen including Viking Range, granite counters and hardwood floors. Large yard with play are and lovely gardens. Close to top rated Orinda schools, down town and transportation.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40339241
May 30, 2008
Sold
$1,175,000
$637/sq ft
May 3, 2008
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2008
Listed
$1,195,000
$648/sq ft
+3
A sweatheart of a hme. Beautifully updated with gorgeous hardwood flrs, spectacular gourmet kitchen w/Viking range & granite, great family room & a lovely master all completely surrounded by exquisite magical gardens. A very special place to call home.
Public Records
Feb 20, 1998
Sold
$419,000
$227/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10249615
Feb 23, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jan 21, 1998
Sold
$419,000
$227/sq ft
Jan 18, 1998
Listed
$419,000
$227/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28249615
Feb 20, 1998
Sold
$419,000
$227/sq ft
Jan 21, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jan 18, 1998
Listed
$419,000
$227/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 13, 1987
Sold
$262,500
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1985
Sold
$147,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
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*
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.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,363
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2703010062
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2014. This data may not match public records. Learn more.