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Off Market Dec 2022 for $1M

$1,160,605

•

1,565

sq ft

39 Barbara Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

About this home

NEAR DOWNTOWN with separate RESIDENTIAL VACANT LAND. An Enchanting breathtaking hidden gem with privacy. Like a croft in a glen, this updated home embraces its arboreal setting with some of the finest views. A meandering garden pathway leads you to an impressive front door behind which is approx 1,565 sqft of easy charm. The light and bright kitchen has adjacent pantry and laundry room. The family room is clad in warm redwood & has a cozy pot belly fireplace and even a small stage. A formal dining room adjoins through French doors to the beautiful front garden. The primary room has an en-suite and opens on to a romantic rooftop deck which feels like a tree-house overlooking views of downtown Orinda through the greenery and trees. Imagine yourself relaxing while watching the sunset. On the main level there is a huge bedroom and an additional room which could be office/hobby room. A stones throw from Oak Spring pool, downtown, Peets, BART & Freeway. OPEN HOUSE Sunday 1-4 pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

5,500 sq ftLot Size

$742Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Buyer's agent

Jordan Selby DRE #01984592Redfin

Listed by Vlatka Bathgate •DRE #01390784 • Coldwell Banker

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41005897

Redfin Estimate

$1,160,605

$161K since sold in December 2022$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,225,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 24, 2025
$595,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,542 sq ft
20 La Madronal, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$1,200,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,345 sq ft
110 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,425,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,626 sq ft
4073 Legion Ct, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$975,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
50 Brookwood Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD FEB 11, 2026
$1,228,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,252 sq ft
129 Spring Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

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Market trends in 94563, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.0%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

1 days MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Really unique home. Feels like a tree house. Spacious rooms and nice views. Yard space is limited but beautiful landscaping.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jordan Selby
Redfin Premier agent
Adorable little cottage tucked away in the trees. Beautiful views it the family room.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jordan Selby
Redfin Premier agent
There are granite countertops in the kitchen. The laundry area is off of the kitchen. There are views of the hills and lots of trees. The master bedroom is upstairs. There are new hardwood floors in the entry, dining room, and stairway.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Steve Rebello
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 39 Barbara Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41005897

Dec 20, 2022

Sold

$1,000,000

$639/sq ft

Nov 27, 2022

Pending

—

Nov 2, 2022

Price Changed

$1,049,000

$670/sq ft

Sep 14, 2022

Price Changed

$1,099,000

$702/sq ft

Aug 19, 2022

Listed

$1,199,000

$766/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40814922

May 14, 2018

Sold

$905,000

$578/sq ft

Apr 16, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 6, 2018

Price Changed

$899,000

$574/sq ft

Mar 23, 2018

Listed

$998,000

$638/sq ft

An Enchanting Hansel and Gretel Cottage is a breathtaking hidden gem with privacy, privacy, privacy. Like a croft in a glen it embraces its arboreal setting. It boast some of the finest views in Orinda. It comes with a second buildable residential lot. You follow a meandering garden pathway to a small front door behind which is approx 1,565 sqft of easy charm. The kitchen has tumbled marble back splash and adjacent pantry and laundry room. The family room is clad in warm redwood and has a cozy pot belly fireplace and a small stage. There is wine room too which can be an office if needed. The master has an en-suite full bath on the main level and upstairs there is a second bedroom/office which opens on to a romantic rooftop deck which feels like a tree-house overlooking views of downtown Orinda through the greenery and trees. Imagine yourself sipping a glass of Old Vine Zinfandel while watching the sunset. Close to Oak Spring pool, downtown, restaurants,Peet's, BART & freeway

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40020447

Jun 8, 2004

Sold

$500,000

$319/sq ft

Apr 30, 2004

Listed

$500,000

$319/sq ft

Apr 30, 2004

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11055052

Jun 5, 2000

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10246243

Oct 20, 1997

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27246243

Oct 20, 1997

Listed

Public Records

Oct 1, 1990

Sold

$220,000

$141/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,726 (−7.1%)

$742,845 + $212,241

$955,086

2024

$13,696 (+1.7%)

$728,280 + $208,080

$936,360

2023

$13,470 (+15.4%)

$816,000 + $204,000

$1,020,000

2022

$11,671 (+2.0%)

$800,000 + $200,000

$1,000,000

2021

$11,439 (+1.2%)

$589,710 + $273,411

$863,121

2020

$11,300 (+0.1%)

$578,148 + $268,050

$846,198

2019

$11,283 (+61.1%)

$572,220 + $265,302

$837,522

2018

$7,005 (+3.0%)

$561,000 + $260,100

$821,100

2017

$6,798 (+2.5%)

$306,263 + $183,756

$490,019

2016

$6,630 (+0.7%)

$306,263 + $183,756

$490,019

2015

$6,581 (+1.5%)

$300,258 + $180,153

$480,411

2014

$6,481 (+2.3%)

$289,955 + $173,972

$463,927

2013

$6,337 (+3.0%)

$289,955 + $173,972

$463,927

2012

$6,153 (+1.5%)

$288,645 + $173,186

$461,831

2011

$6,060 (+1.5%)

$282,986 + $169,791

$452,777

2010

$5,968 (+1.6%)

$277,438 + $166,462

$443,900

2009

$5,877 (+4.3%)

$275,365 + $165,218

$440,583

2008

$5,633

$276,020 + $165,611

$441,631

Tax history for 39 Barbara Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,726 (−7.1%)

$742,845 + $212,241

$955,086

2024

$13,696 (+1.7%)

$728,280 + $208,080

$936,360

2023

$13,470 (+15.4%)

$816,000 + $204,000

$1,020,000

2022

$11,671 (+2.0%)

$800,000 + $200,000

$1,000,000

2021

$11,439 (+1.2%)

$589,710 + $273,411

$863,121

2020

$11,300 (+0.1%)

$578,148 + $268,050

$846,198

2019

$11,283 (+61.1%)

$572,220 + $265,302

$837,522

2018

$7,005 (+3.0%)

$561,000 + $260,100

$821,100

2017

$6,798 (+2.5%)

$306,263 + $183,756

$490,019

2016

$6,630 (+0.7%)

$306,263 + $183,756

$490,019

2015

$6,581 (+1.5%)

$300,258 + $180,153

$480,411

2014

$6,481 (+2.3%)

$289,955 + $173,972

$463,927

2013

$6,337 (+3.0%)

$289,955 + $173,972

$463,927

2012

$6,153 (+1.5%)

$288,645 + $173,186

$461,831

2011

$6,060 (+1.5%)

$282,986 + $169,791

$452,777

2010

$5,968 (+1.6%)

$277,438 + $166,462

$443,900

2009

$5,877 (+4.3%)

$275,365 + $165,218

$440,583

2008

$5,633

$276,020 + $165,611

$441,631

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

1,565

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2730640048

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Sep 30, 2025 • Final

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Construct a new concrete retaining wall at the rear of the home.

Grading

May 8, 2025 • Active

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remove and replace windows with new windows of the same size and type.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Pantry,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Free Standing

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,565

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Property Information
Living Area: 1565
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1932

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5500
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Secluded

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,565
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2730640048

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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Schools

Wagner Ranch Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Orinda Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

10/10

Miramonte High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° 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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$1.10M – $1.34M

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Home values near 39 Barbara Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Barbara Road, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1253 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,176
51 Barbara Road, Orinda, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$945,245

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Barbara Road, Orinda, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3201 Sq. Ft.	$2,263,208
63 Barbara Road, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$1,563,856

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Barbara Road, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1548 Sq. Ft.	$1,326,042
35 Barbara Road, Orinda, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 866 Sq. Ft.	$806,312

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