Incredible opportunity. Orinda's loveliest setting-private 4+ acre estate at end of an exclusive cul de sac in the heart of the sought after country club neighborhood. Restore and renovate existing 70 year old William Wurster designed mid-century contemporary or build your dream home. Expansive level area, lovely pastoral views of distant mountain ridges plus glimpses of the Orinda Country Club golf course, wonderful trails to explore, even possibilities for a vineyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
4.28 acresLot Size
$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda S Friedman•DRE #00521002• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Alan Marks•DRE #01160227• Alain Pinel REALTORS
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40824325
Redfin Estimate
$2,301,670
$2.2M since sold in May 2019$26K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 18.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.81M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40824325
Jul 30, 2018
Sold
$1,800,000
$491/sq ft
Jul 6, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 27, 2018
Relisted
—
Jun 25, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2018
Listed
$1,895,000
$517/sq ft
+19
Incredible opportunity. Orinda's loveliest setting-private 4+ acre estate at end of an exclusive cul de sac in the heart of the sought after country club neighborhood. Restore and renovate existing 70 year old William Wurster designed mid-century contemporary or build your dream home. Expansive level area, lovely pastoral views of distant mountain ridges plus glimpses of the Orinda Country Club golf course, wonderful trails to explore, even possibilities for a vineyard.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11029866
May 2, 2000
Sold
$1,500,000
$409/sq ft
Feb 8, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 1999
Listed
$1,500,000
$409/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29031228
May 2, 2000
Sold
$1,500,000
$409/sq ft
Feb 8, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 1999
Listed
$1,500,000
$409/sq ft
LOCATION,LOCATION,LOCATION! RARE 4.24 AC COUNTRY CLUB LOT W/GREAT VIEWS.HOUSE IS REMODEL OR TEAR DOWN.YOU WON'T FIND ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS IN ORINDA-THE LAND ALONE JUSTIFIES THE PRICE!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11029484
May 2, 2000
Sold
$1,500,000
$409/sq ft
Feb 8, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 1999
Listed
$1,500,000
$409/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 1986
Sold
$660,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,235 (+1.5%)
$1,934,307 + $113,781
$2,048,088
2024
$23,875 (+1.6%)
$1,896,380 + $111,550
$2,007,930
2023
$23,494 (+2.5%)
$1,859,197 + $109,363
$1,968,560
2022
$22,922 (+2.0%)
$1,822,743 + $107,219
$1,929,962
2021
$22,481 (+0.8%)
$1,787,003 + $105,117
$1,892,120
2020
$22,311 (+0.2%)
$1,751,964 + $103,056
$1,855,020
2019
$22,274 (+26.9%)
$1,734,000 + $102,000
$1,836,000
2018
$17,559 (+0.7%)
$1,500,000 + $300,000
$1,800,000
2017
$17,428 (+1.4%)
$1,250,000 + $250,000
$1,500,000
2016
$17,190 (+12.1%)
$1,250,000 + $250,000
$1,500,000
2015
$15,335 (+1.9%)
$1,250,000 + $236,000
$1,486,000
2014
$15,043 (+1.6%)
$1,085,000 + $180,000
$1,265,000
2013
$14,800 (+6.1%)
$1,085,000 + $180,000
$1,265,000
2012
$13,954 (−0.1%)
$1,085,000 + $180,000
$1,265,000
2011
$13,969 (−30.0%)
$1,000,000 + $200,000
$1,200,000
2010
$19,963 (+0.1%)
$950,000 + $250,000
$1,200,000
2009
$19,935 (+2.9%)
$1,166,179 + $595,349
$1,761,528
2008
$19,368
$1,168,950 + $596,764
$1,765,714
Tax history for 42 Los Altos Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,235 (+1.5%)
$1,934,307 + $113,781
$2,048,088
2024
$23,875 (+1.6%)
$1,896,380 + $111,550
$2,007,930
2023
$23,494 (+2.5%)
$1,859,197 + $109,363
$1,968,560
2022
$22,922 (+2.0%)
$1,822,743 + $107,219
$1,929,962
2021
$22,481 (+0.8%)
$1,787,003 + $105,117
$1,892,120
2020
$22,311 (+0.2%)
$1,751,964 + $103,056
$1,855,020
2019
$22,274 (+26.9%)
$1,734,000 + $102,000
$1,836,000
2018
$17,559 (+0.7%)
$1,500,000 + $300,000
$1,800,000
2017
$17,428 (+1.4%)
$1,250,000 + $250,000
$1,500,000
2016
$17,190 (+12.1%)
$1,250,000 + $250,000
$1,500,000
2015
$15,335 (+1.9%)
$1,250,000 + $236,000
$1,486,000
2014
$15,043 (+1.6%)
$1,085,000 + $180,000
$1,265,000
2013
$14,800 (+6.1%)
$1,085,000 + $180,000
$1,265,000
2012
$13,954 (−0.1%)
$1,085,000 + $180,000
$1,265,000
2011
$13,969 (−30.0%)
$1,000,000 + $200,000
$1,200,000
2010
$19,963 (+0.1%)
$950,000 + $250,000
$1,200,000
2009
$19,935 (+2.9%)
$1,166,179 + $595,349
$1,761,528
2008
$19,368
$1,168,950 + $596,764
$1,765,714
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jul 12, 2023 • Final
Building/grading/g/grading supervised
Complete removal of a swimming pool. Fill and compact the area with clean dirt according to building codes.
Demolition
Grading
Jul 18, 2022 • Final
Permit submittal
Complete removal of a pool. Fill and compact the area with clean dirt according to code requirements.
Demolition
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: 10
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FAIRWAY ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 3,664
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,664
Building Sq. Ft: 3,664
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: FAIRWAY ACRES LOT 12 & POR 10 & 14
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 539
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 186,437
Legal Lot Number: 12
Acres: 4.28
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,664
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2630100143
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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
0.62% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.19M – $2.65M
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