Nestled in a woodsy setting, this spacious home has much to offer. It features 4 bedrooms, plus a bonus room, 3 full baths & 2860 sf. on .28 acre. The living room has lovely windows, a high ceiling & pretty fireplace. A formal dining room, perfect for entertaining, has french doors leading to a sunny patio and features a wine room. The charming kitchen has pine cabinets, granite counters, gas cooktop, hardwood floors & a dining area. It opens to a family room w/a stone fireplace & doors that lead to the outdoors. This main level has a bedroom & full bath.The upper level has 3 bedrooms & a laundry. The spacious master suite has a cozy fireplace & windows looking out to the trees. The light & bright bathroom is entered through a chic barn door & has an adjoining large walk-in closet. Two bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom. A bonus room is ideal for a workout room, playroom, home office or distance learning. Level area above deck. Close to town, BART & Hwy 24. Excellent Orinda schools!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$695Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Ehrich•DRE #01330298• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40930615
Mar 17, 2021
Sold
$1,550,000
$542/sq ft
Feb 2, 2021
Pending
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Nov 30, 2020
Listed
$1,595,000
$558/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40685101
May 26, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2015
Price Changed
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Mar 13, 2015
Price Changed
*
Jan 24, 2015
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40582694
Aug 13, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jul 23, 2012
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40447448
Aug 13, 2010
Sold
$900,000
$315/sq ft
Aug 10, 2010
Pending
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Aug 9, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 27, 2010
Contingent
—
Jul 27, 2010
Relisted
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Jul 25, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jun 3, 2010
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2010
Price Changed
$995,000
$348/sq ft
Jan 25, 2010
Listed
$1,095,000
$383/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40417476
Dec 1, 2009
Listing Removed
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Oct 29, 2009
Price Changed
*
Jul 1, 2009
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40385257
Jun 30, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 11, 2009
Price Changed
*
May 7, 2009
Price Changed
*
Apr 14, 2009
Relisted
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Apr 13, 2009
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2009
Price Changed
*
Dec 12, 2008
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,197 (+1.6%)
$938,467 + $772,855
$1,711,322
2024
$20,867 (+1.7%)
$920,066 + $757,701
$1,677,767
2023
$20,520 (+2.7%)
$902,026 + $742,845
$1,644,871
2022
$19,987 (+42.8%)
$884,340 + $728,280
$1,612,620
2021
$13,995 (+1.2%)
$867,000 + $714,000
$1,581,000
2020
$13,835 (+0.2%)
$532,621 + $532,621
$1,065,242
2019
$13,814 (+8.2%)
$527,160 + $527,160
$1,054,320
2018
$12,762 (−19.8%)
$516,824 + $516,824
$1,033,648
2017
$15,914 (+2.3%)
$496,756 + $496,756
$993,512
2016
$15,550 (+0.7%)
$496,756 + $496,756
$993,512
2015
$15,444 (+1.5%)
$487,016 + $487,016
$974,032
2014
$15,210 (+1.8%)
$470,305 + $470,305
$940,610
2013
$14,939 (+7.1%)
$470,305 + $470,305
$940,610
2012
$13,948 (−3.5%)
$468,180 + $468,180
$936,360
2011
$14,455 (+36.7%)
$428,750 + $428,750
$857,500
2010
$10,571 (+0.7%)
$450,000 + $450,000
$900,000
2009
$10,494 (+3.0%)
$144,507 + $403,215
$547,722
2008
$10,190
$144,851 + $404,173
$549,024
Tax history for 42 Oak Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,197 (+1.6%)
$938,467 + $772,855
$1,711,322
2024
$20,867 (+1.7%)
$920,066 + $757,701
$1,677,767
2023
$20,520 (+2.7%)
$902,026 + $742,845
$1,644,871
2022
$19,987 (+42.8%)
$884,340 + $728,280
$1,612,620
2021
$13,995 (+1.2%)
$867,000 + $714,000
$1,581,000
2020
$13,835 (+0.2%)
$532,621 + $532,621
$1,065,242
2019
$13,814 (+8.2%)
$527,160 + $527,160
$1,054,320
2018
$12,762 (−19.8%)
$516,824 + $516,824
$1,033,648
2017
$15,914 (+2.3%)
$496,756 + $496,756
$993,512
2016
$15,550 (+0.7%)
$496,756 + $496,756
$993,512
2015
$15,444 (+1.5%)
$487,016 + $487,016
$974,032
2014
$15,210 (+1.8%)
$470,305 + $470,305
$940,610
2013
$14,939 (+7.1%)
$470,305 + $470,305
$940,610
2012
$13,948 (−3.5%)
$468,180 + $468,180
$936,360
2011
$14,455 (+36.7%)
$428,750 + $428,750
$857,500
2010
$10,571 (+0.7%)
$450,000 + $450,000
$900,000
2009
$10,494 (+3.0%)
$144,507 + $403,215
$547,722
2008
$10,190
$144,851 + $404,173
$549,024
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
2,860
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2730810393
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Aug 18, 2014 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Remove and replace a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/r/new single family-duplex
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Remote, Side By Side, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Stone
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Double Sinks, Walk-In Closet, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.