In the heart of Orinda's Sleepy Hollow neighborhood, this 2 story 4bd/3ba trad home offers a flexible floorplan w/many options. Kitchen w/eating nook, formal living Rm, dining area & balcony overlooking back yard. Downstairs Lg fam Rm & Bonus Rm. Lovely Bk Yd w/patio, mature trees & veg garden area
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$802Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rob Olson•DRE #00385275• Pacific Union International
Listed by Kathy Olson•DRE #01372297• Pacific Union International
Bought with Alton James Schmitt•DRE #00924672• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40744702
Jul 27, 2016
Sold
$1,250,000
$503/sq ft
Jun 23, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2016
Listed
$1,250,000
$503/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11116957
Nov 12, 2001
Sold
$750,000
$302/sq ft
Oct 24, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 2001
Listed
$699,000
$281/sq ft
FABULOUS OP TO LIVE IN ONE OF ORINDA'S FINEST AREAS. THIS HOME IS 2 STORIES W/ 2 FRPLS, HDWD FLRS UPSTAIRS, & A LG FM RM
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,694 (+105.0%)
$898,734 + $596,303
$1,495,037
2024
$9,117 (−49.2%)
$881,112 + $584,611
$1,465,723
2023
$17,930 (+2.9%)
$863,836 + $558,443
$1,422,279
2022
$17,428 (+2.0%)
$846,899 + $547,494
$1,394,393
2021
$17,079 (+1.1%)
$830,294 + $536,759
$1,367,053
2020
$16,894 (+0.2%)
$814,014 + $526,235
$1,340,249
2019
$16,866 (+8.4%)
$805,668 + $520,840
$1,326,508
2018
$15,556 (+2.8%)
$789,871 + $510,628
$1,300,499
2017
$15,130 (+30.3%)
$759,200 + $490,800
$1,250,000
2016
$11,610 (+0.6%)
$759,200 + $490,800
$1,250,000
2015
$11,545 (+1.4%)
$501,043 + $434,901
$935,944
2014
$11,380 (+2.2%)
$483,850 + $419,978
$903,828
2013
$11,130 (+3.0%)
$483,850 + $419,978
$903,828
2012
$10,803 (+1.4%)
$481,664 + $418,080
$899,744
2011
$10,652 (+1.4%)
$472,220 + $409,883
$882,103
2010
$10,501 (+0.7%)
$462,961 + $401,847
$864,808
2009
$10,429 (+3.4%)
$459,501 + $398,844
$858,345
2008
$10,083
$460,593 + $399,792
$860,385
Tax history for 42 Van Ripper Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,694 (+105.0%)
$898,734 + $596,303
$1,495,037
2024
$9,117 (−49.2%)
$881,112 + $584,611
$1,465,723
2023
$17,930 (+2.9%)
$863,836 + $558,443
$1,422,279
2022
$17,428 (+2.0%)
$846,899 + $547,494
$1,394,393
2021
$17,079 (+1.1%)
$830,294 + $536,759
$1,367,053
2020
$16,894 (+0.2%)
$814,014 + $526,235
$1,340,249
2019
$16,866 (+8.4%)
$805,668 + $520,840
$1,326,508
2018
$15,556 (+2.8%)
$789,871 + $510,628
$1,300,499
2017
$15,130 (+30.3%)
$759,200 + $490,800
$1,250,000
2016
$11,610 (+0.6%)
$759,200 + $490,800
$1,250,000
2015
$11,545 (+1.4%)
$501,043 + $434,901
$935,944
2014
$11,380 (+2.2%)
$483,850 + $419,978
$903,828
2013
$11,130 (+3.0%)
$483,850 + $419,978
$903,828
2012
$10,803 (+1.4%)
$481,664 + $418,080
$899,744
2011
$10,652 (+1.4%)
$472,220 + $409,883
$882,103
2010
$10,501 (+0.7%)
$462,961 + $401,847
$864,808
2009
$10,429 (+3.4%)
$459,501 + $398,844
$858,345
2008
$10,083
$460,593 + $399,792
$860,385
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12,000
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
2,486
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2661220075
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Dec 3, 2025.
Oct 31, 2023 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Add a bathroom to an existing family room, remove the existing gas heater, and install a mini-split system.
Bathroom
HVAC
Remodel
Jun 4, 2020 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace the furnace, air conditioner, and air ducts in the same location.
HVAC
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, Int Access From Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2016. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.