AMAZING VALUE at NEW PRICE! Now just $397/foot for super updated home that is walking distance to Orinda BART and town. Originally built in 1948, "Fern Falls " was an architectural treasure of its time. The 5000 sq.foot home is set on a grand 1.39 Acre lot that offers exceptional privacy, yet remains convenient to the amenities of Downtown Orinda. The home has just been extensively renovated, including new giant open kitchen & stylish baths, new lighting and flooring throughout, new windows, doors, roof, paint and more. The poolside party room on the lower level, complete with kitchenette and giant sliding walls that open to the pool deck, make this an entertainer's dream. This spacious home has 5 full bedrooms, including a wonderful luxury master with large closet and gorgeous bath. There is also a junior master with walk-in closet, and en-suite bath, and an office. Sale Pending ~ Open House CANCELLED
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
1.39 acresLot Size
$603Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ben Olsen•DRE #01409268• Compass
Listed by Sue Olsen•DRE #00616156• Compass
Bought with Samson Cheng•DRE #01439809• Keller Williams Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40829066
Dec 3, 2018
Sold
$1,995,000
$398/sq ft
Oct 21, 2018
Pending
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Oct 4, 2018
Price Changed
$1,995,000
$398/sq ft
Sep 6, 2018
Price Changed
$2,390,000
$477/sq ft
Aug 4, 2018
Price Changed
$2,595,000
$518/sq ft
Jul 6, 2018
Listed
$2,890,000
$576/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21025195
Mar 16, 2018
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11103614
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11148371
Nov 21, 2002
Sold
$1,300,000
$259/sq ft
Sep 27, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2002
Listed
$1,290,000
$257/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,481 (+1.6%)
$1,137,827 + $1,132,137
$2,269,964
2024
$27,053 (+1.7%)
$1,115,517 + $1,109,939
$2,225,456
2023
$26,602 (+2.3%)
$1,093,645 + $1,088,176
$2,181,821
2022
$25,993 (+2.0%)
$1,072,201 + $1,066,840
$2,139,041
2021
$25,474 (+1.0%)
$1,051,178 + $1,045,922
$2,097,100
2020
$25,224 (+0.4%)
$1,030,567 + $1,025,414
$2,055,981
2019
$25,117 (+26.4%)
$1,020,000 + $1,014,900
$2,034,900
2018
$19,868 (+2.8%)
$1,000,000 + $995,000
$1,995,000
2017
$19,335 (+2.5%)
$811,155 + $811,155
$1,622,310
2016
$18,870 (+0.5%)
$811,155 + $811,155
$1,622,310
2015
$18,783 (+1.4%)
$795,250 + $795,250
$1,590,500
2014
$18,526 (+2.2%)
$767,962 + $767,962
$1,535,924
2013
$18,122 (+3.0%)
$767,962 + $767,962
$1,535,924
2012
$17,589 (+1.4%)
$764,492 + $764,492
$1,528,984
2011
$17,354 (+1.4%)
$749,502 + $749,502
$1,499,004
2010
$17,117 (+0.2%)
$734,806 + $734,806
$1,469,612
2009
$17,074 (+3.0%)
$729,315 + $729,315
$1,458,630
2008
$16,581
$731,048 + $731,048
$1,462,096
Tax history for 5 Spring Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,481 (+1.6%)
$1,137,827 + $1,132,137
$2,269,964
2024
$27,053 (+1.7%)
$1,115,517 + $1,109,939
$2,225,456
2023
$26,602 (+2.3%)
$1,093,645 + $1,088,176
$2,181,821
2022
$25,993 (+2.0%)
$1,072,201 + $1,066,840
$2,139,041
2021
$25,474 (+1.0%)
$1,051,178 + $1,045,922
$2,097,100
2020
$25,224 (+0.4%)
$1,030,567 + $1,025,414
$2,055,981
2019
$25,117 (+26.4%)
$1,020,000 + $1,014,900
$2,034,900
2018
$19,868 (+2.8%)
$1,000,000 + $995,000
$1,995,000
2017
$19,335 (+2.5%)
$811,155 + $811,155
$1,622,310
2016
$18,870 (+0.5%)
$811,155 + $811,155
$1,622,310
2015
$18,783 (+1.4%)
$795,250 + $795,250
$1,590,500
2014
$18,526 (+2.2%)
$767,962 + $767,962
$1,535,924
2013
$18,122 (+3.0%)
$767,962 + $767,962
$1,535,924
2012
$17,589 (+1.4%)
$764,492 + $764,492
$1,528,984
2011
$17,354 (+1.4%)
$749,502 + $749,502
$1,499,004
2010
$17,117 (+0.2%)
$734,806 + $734,806
$1,469,612
2009
$17,074 (+3.0%)
$729,315 + $729,315
$1,458,630
2008
$16,581
$731,048 + $731,048
$1,462,096
*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
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.39 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,831
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2731000671
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
May 20, 2025 • Active
Building - residential foundation repair
Perform a foundation retrofit according to the provided plan set.
Grading
Sep 19, 2019 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Relocate the solar photovoltaic alternating current disconnect from the inside of the garage to the outside of the garage.
Electrical
Solar
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 Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.