Love sunsets? Rare opportunity to purchase a stunning mid century modern home with incredible views & sunsets. Perched on a ridge overlooking the verdant hills, the landscape transforms daily. Blue skies, puffy clouds, slow rolling fog, bright green hills, rainbows, large estates & vineyards in the distance, & postcard perfect sunsets (May-September). The street is named after “the hawk” for a reason. Watch red tail hawks soar above the valley below. On the main level, a wide-open floor plan with a Heath tile kitchen & high-end appliances face a wall of glass. Delight in sitting by the fireplace & enjoy the ambience of a new gas fireplace insert. The upper-level deck is your perch from where you can BBQ, entertain & watch the magical skies. The main level primary bedroom has a huge walk-in closet & spa-like bath. The second bedroom accesses the hall bath. Downstairs, there are 2 more large bedrooms, a spacious family room, & deck with spa. The lovely backyard consists of a large level lawn, mature landscaping, fruit trees & raised veggie beds. Solar panels deliver green energy to power the home’s electrical needs. The Orinda lifestyle includes top-rated public schools, hiking trails, parks, a vibrant downtown & easy commute location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$779Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Terri Walker•DRE #01330081• Coldwell Banker
Bought with Linda S Friedman•DRE #00521002• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41062563
Jul 2, 2024
Sold
$2,625,000
$808/sq ft
Jun 11, 2024
Pending
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Jun 7, 2024
Listed
$2,495,000
$768/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40095070
Oct 11, 2022
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40105644
Oct 11, 2022
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40146354
Oct 11, 2022
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40449686
Apr 27, 2010
Sold
$1,417,000
$436/sq ft
Mar 16, 2010
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2010
Price Changed
$1,450,000
$446/sq ft
Mar 15, 2010
Relisted
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Mar 3, 2010
Listing Removed
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Feb 8, 2010
Listed
$1,395,000
$429/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40146898
Mar 24, 2006
Sold
$1,575,000
$485/sq ft
Mar 3, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 2006
Listed
$1,595,000
$491/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40034637
Oct 4, 2004
Sold
$830,000
$256/sq ft
Aug 27, 2004
Listing Removed
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Aug 16, 2004
Listed
$859,000
$264/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 1973
Sold
$63,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,903 (+41.4%)
$1,836,000 + $841,500
$2,677,500
2024
$22,563 (+1.7%)
$1,800,000 + $825,000
$2,625,000
2023
$22,188 (+2.6%)
$1,493,301 + $299,918
$1,793,219
2022
$21,634 (+2.0%)
$1,464,021 + $294,038
$1,758,059
2021
$21,202 (+1.0%)
$1,435,315 + $288,273
$1,723,588
2020
$20,985 (+0.2%)
$1,407,172 + $282,621
$1,689,793
2019
$20,952 (+8.6%)
$1,392,744 + $279,724
$1,672,468
2018
$19,301 (+2.8%)
$1,365,436 + $274,240
$1,639,676
2017
$18,782 (+4.7%)
$1,312,415 + $263,592
$1,576,007
2016
$17,946 (+4.1%)
$1,312,415 + $263,592
$1,576,007
2015
$17,236 (+14.3%)
$1,257,448 + $252,552
$1,510,000
2014
$15,085 (+3.1%)
$1,024,279 + $205,721
$1,230,000
2013
$14,630 (+6.6%)
$1,024,279 + $205,721
$1,230,000
2012
$13,723 (−8.0%)
$1,010,121 + $202,879
$1,213,000
2011
$14,921 (−7.1%)
$953,494 + $191,506
$1,145,000
2010
$16,064 (+0.5%)
$1,040,932 + $209,068
$1,250,000
2009
$15,982 (−5.7%)
$866,984 + $498,516
$1,365,500
2008
$16,950
$866,984 + $498,516
$1,365,500
Tax history for 39 El Gavilan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,903 (+41.4%)
$1,836,000 + $841,500
$2,677,500
2024
$22,563 (+1.7%)
$1,800,000 + $825,000
$2,625,000
2023
$22,188 (+2.6%)
$1,493,301 + $299,918
$1,793,219
2022
$21,634 (+2.0%)
$1,464,021 + $294,038
$1,758,059
2021
$21,202 (+1.0%)
$1,435,315 + $288,273
$1,723,588
2020
$20,985 (+0.2%)
$1,407,172 + $282,621
$1,689,793
2019
$20,952 (+8.6%)
$1,392,744 + $279,724
$1,672,468
2018
$19,301 (+2.8%)
$1,365,436 + $274,240
$1,639,676
2017
$18,782 (+4.7%)
$1,312,415 + $263,592
$1,576,007
2016
$17,946 (+4.1%)
$1,312,415 + $263,592
$1,576,007
2015
$17,236 (+14.3%)
$1,257,448 + $252,552
$1,510,000
2014
$15,085 (+3.1%)
$1,024,279 + $205,721
$1,230,000
2013
$14,630 (+6.6%)
$1,024,279 + $205,721
$1,230,000
2012
$13,723 (−8.0%)
$1,010,121 + $202,879
$1,213,000
2011
$14,921 (−7.1%)
$953,494 + $191,506
$1,145,000
2010
$16,064 (+0.5%)
$1,040,932 + $209,068
$1,250,000
2009
$15,982 (−5.7%)
$866,984 + $498,516
$1,365,500
2008
$16,950
$866,984 + $498,516
$1,365,500
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
3,188
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2622720189
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 5, 2005 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel a kitchen by removing and replacing cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Install new electrical components including outlets and switches.
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Nov 12, 2004 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove bearing walls in two bedrooms to add closets and remodel a bathroom by replacing sinks and a shower while adding a tub and window. Enlarge a downstairs bathroom to add a tub and shower and replace the toilet and sink. Remodel the laundry room, relocate the water heater, add storage under the stairs, and replace windows and sliding glass doors.
Bathroom
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 information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.