Charming, updated single-story ranch home located in Orinda’s beloved Del Rey neighborhood. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a lush yard with a Meyer lemon tree, Japanese Maple, pear and cherry trees, and a drought-tolerant garden, it’s the perfect peaceful retreat while also close to top-rated K-12 schools. At the entry is a living room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring and fireplace. The remodeled kitchen features stainless appliances, white cabinetry and a breakfast bar, and is open to the dining area. Both look onto the lush yard. Beyond is a spacious family room. The bedroom wing has the primary bedroom with private deck. The updated hall bath has white subway tile and a dual vanity. The home has air conditioning, dual-paned windows, hardwood flooring, updated doors and hardware, and plantation shutters. Outside is a large patio and garden and an upper area with play structure, sitting area and garden beds. Enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor living at this easy-to-love address.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$937Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Holcenberg•DRE #01373412• Coldwell Banker
Bought with Barry Pilger•DRE #01207716• Stafford Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40955443
Oct 7, 2021
Sold
$1,915,000
$974/sq ft
Jun 30, 2021
Pending
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Jun 25, 2021
Listed
$1,599,000
$813/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40019919
Jul 14, 2004
Sold
$1,057,000
$538/sq ft
Jun 14, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2004
Listed
$949,000
$483/sq ft
Nice 4bdrm home in excellent condition. Beautifully landscaped walk to elementary school. Great kitchen-family room that opens to fabulous yard call owner for appt call cell if no answer at home # 925-389-0647
Public Records
Jun 16, 1993
Sold
$380,000
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,870 (+5.0%)
$1,052,115 + $626,885
$1,679,000
2024
$23,685 (+3.1%)
$1,258,904 + $750,096
$2,009,000
2023
$22,971 (−3.3%)
$1,190,601 + $709,399
$1,900,000
2022
$23,744 (+36.5%)
$1,150,000 + $685,000
$1,835,000
2021
$17,391 (+5.1%)
$1,200,000 + $715,000
$1,915,000
2020
$16,543 (−1.6%)
$772,651 + $588,502
$1,361,153
2019
$16,815 (+9.6%)
$732,262 + $557,738
$1,290,000
2018
$15,348 (+5.3%)
$732,261 + $557,739
$1,290,000
2017
$14,578 (+3.4%)
$918,000 + $275,400
$1,193,400
2016
$14,100 (+10.1%)
$918,000 + $275,400
$1,193,400
2015
$12,804 (+13.9%)
$661,590 + $503,910
$1,165,500
2014
$11,239 (+9.6%)
$506,339 + $385,661
$892,000
2013
$10,256 (+9.8%)
$506,339 + $385,661
$892,000
2012
$9,341 (−6.0%)
$465,752 + $354,748
$820,500
2011
$9,938 (−2.1%)
$424,314 + $323,186
$747,500
2010
$10,147 (−7.1%)
$454,115 + $345,885
$800,000
2009
$10,919 (−5.1%)
$469,159 + $357,341
$826,500
2008
$11,503
$514,570 + $391,930
$906,500
Tax history for 5 Valencia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,870 (+5.0%)
$1,052,115 + $626,885
$1,679,000
2024
$23,685 (+3.1%)
$1,258,904 + $750,096
$2,009,000
2023
$22,971 (−3.3%)
$1,190,601 + $709,399
$1,900,000
2022
$23,744 (+36.5%)
$1,150,000 + $685,000
$1,835,000
2021
$17,391 (+5.1%)
$1,200,000 + $715,000
$1,915,000
2020
$16,543 (−1.6%)
$772,651 + $588,502
$1,361,153
2019
$16,815 (+9.6%)
$732,262 + $557,738
$1,290,000
2018
$15,348 (+5.3%)
$732,261 + $557,739
$1,290,000
2017
$14,578 (+3.4%)
$918,000 + $275,400
$1,193,400
2016
$14,100 (+10.1%)
$918,000 + $275,400
$1,193,400
2015
$12,804 (+13.9%)
$661,590 + $503,910
$1,165,500
2014
$11,239 (+9.6%)
$506,339 + $385,661
$892,000
2013
$10,256 (+9.8%)
$506,339 + $385,661
$892,000
2012
$9,341 (−6.0%)
$465,752 + $354,748
$820,500
2011
$9,938 (−2.1%)
$424,314 + $323,186
$747,500
2010
$10,147 (−7.1%)
$454,115 + $345,885
$800,000
2009
$10,919 (−5.1%)
$469,159 + $357,341
$826,500
2008
$11,503
$514,570 + $391,930
$906,500
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,966
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2710630050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Feb 13, 2024 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Install a new hybrid heat pump water heater.
Heat pump
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Oct 12, 2023 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel a kitchen including the demolition and replacement of cabinetry. Relocate and enlarge a kitchen window and sliding door, update plumbing fixtures, and update electrical fixtures, wiring, and circuits. No structural changes are included and the existing wall will remain.
Kitchen
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 details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Double Sinks
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.