Just 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, this charming and spacious home is for seekers of nature, privacy and excellent schools. Sanborn Road is a friendly street conveniently just two minutes from Orinda's downtown and BART station. Fully remodeled with permits in 2005 yet retaining tons of charm - large wood burning fireplace, picture windows, hardwood floors, french doors and crown moldings. The breakfast room steps out to barbecue patio with pretty English garden appeal. Wake up to the birds chirping - the primary suite opens to deck with views and trees. Black and white kitchen has garden outlooks and tons of storage. Fabulous setup for families or for hosting a crowd with separation of space. "Teen wing" features two big bedrooms, casual family TV room and large laundry. Green thumbs, your home harvest awaits! Large sun drenched garden beds are ready for your veggies, flowers or a pumpkin patch. Chicken coop and firepit area too. Three car garage with storage galore, plus lots of off-street parking. Adjacent Brookside Rd connects you to miles of beautiful hiking trails. Open Sat & Sun.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Hillary Murphy•DRE #01967218• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with John Nash•DRE #01995244• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41090987
May 2, 2025
Sold
$1,810,000
$570/sq ft
Apr 19, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 27, 2025
Listed
$1,895,000
$596/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41089380
Mar 27, 2025
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40056463
Mar 4, 2005
Sold
$1,210,000
$381/sq ft
Feb 3, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 5, 2005
Listed
$1,195,000
$376/sq ft
+4
Wonderful Home Nestled in a Desirable Orinda Neighborhood. Legal In-law Unit. Beautifully Updated w/ Quality Finishes! Cobblestne Drivewy, Brick Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Large Decks, Views, 3 Car Garage, Potential Galore for Expansion on .60 Acres. Must See !!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11048078
Jun 1, 2000
Sold
$401,000
$126/sq ft
Apr 21, 2000
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2000
Listed
$379,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 1977
Sold
$76,500
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,623 (+1.5%)
$1,224,000 + $622,200
$1,846,200
2024
$23,278 (+1.7%)
$975,732 + $890,380
$1,866,112
2023
$22,881 (+1.1%)
$956,600 + $872,922
$1,829,522
2022
$22,636 (+2.1%)
$937,844 + $855,806
$1,793,650
2021
$22,167 (+1.3%)
$919,455 + $839,026
$1,758,481
2020
$21,888 (+0.2%)
$901,427 + $822,575
$1,724,002
2019
$21,852 (+9.0%)
$892,184 + $814,141
$1,706,325
2018
$20,047 (+3.3%)
$874,691 + $798,178
$1,672,869
2017
$19,397 (+6.5%)
$831,362 + $758,638
$1,590,000
2016
$18,220 (−0.8%)
$831,362 + $758,638
$1,590,000
2015
$18,359 (+21.3%)
$781,689 + $713,311
$1,495,000
2014
$15,140 (+8.5%)
$627,443 + $572,557
$1,200,000
2013
$13,950 (+1.4%)
$627,443 + $572,557
$1,200,000
2012
$13,754 (−6.2%)
$584,567 + $533,433
$1,118,000
2011
$14,669 (−5.9%)
$584,567 + $533,433
$1,118,000
2010
$15,591 (−9.1%)
$627,443 + $572,557
$1,200,000
2009
$17,148 (+2.9%)
$678,423 + $619,077
$1,297,500
2008
$16,658
$757,701 + $691,421
$1,449,122
Tax history for 32 Sanborn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,623 (+1.5%)
$1,224,000 + $622,200
$1,846,200
2024
$23,278 (+1.7%)
$975,732 + $890,380
$1,866,112
2023
$22,881 (+1.1%)
$956,600 + $872,922
$1,829,522
2022
$22,636 (+2.1%)
$937,844 + $855,806
$1,793,650
2021
$22,167 (+1.3%)
$919,455 + $839,026
$1,758,481
2020
$21,888 (+0.2%)
$901,427 + $822,575
$1,724,002
2019
$21,852 (+9.0%)
$892,184 + $814,141
$1,706,325
2018
$20,047 (+3.3%)
$874,691 + $798,178
$1,672,869
2017
$19,397 (+6.5%)
$831,362 + $758,638
$1,590,000
2016
$18,220 (−0.8%)
$831,362 + $758,638
$1,590,000
2015
$18,359 (+21.3%)
$781,689 + $713,311
$1,495,000
2014
$15,140 (+8.5%)
$627,443 + $572,557
$1,200,000
2013
$13,950 (+1.4%)
$627,443 + $572,557
$1,200,000
2012
$13,754 (−6.2%)
$584,567 + $533,433
$1,118,000
2011
$14,669 (−5.9%)
$584,567 + $533,433
$1,118,000
2010
$15,591 (−9.1%)
$627,443 + $572,557
$1,200,000
2009
$17,148 (+2.9%)
$678,423 + $619,077
$1,297,500
2008
$16,658
$757,701 + $691,421
$1,449,122
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
3,177
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2731510109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
May 13, 2025 • Active
Building - residential re-roof
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Roofing
May 12, 2025 • Active
Building - residential re-roof
Tear off one layer of existing composition shingles and install new composition shingles on a single-family home. This permit is for the main house only and does not include detached structures.
Roofing
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