Stunning remodeled one-story home in Sleepy Hollow blends classic charm with modern upgrades & features lush, professionally landscaped gardens. The inviting living room boasts tall ceilings, a decorative fireplace, hardwood floors, built-ins & transom windows. Sliding doors open to a front deck with sweeping Berkeley Hills views. The great room connects the dining, family, & kitchen areas with backyard access. The chef's kitchen includes quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, an island with a Wolf cooktop, GE Profile wall ovens, a Bosch dishwasher, & a Sub-Zero refrigerator. 2 bedrooms share a remodeled bath & a 3rd has an en suite bath. The laundry closet has built-in cabinetry & a new LG washer/dryer. The private primary suite offers a sitting area, built-in closets, peaceful backyard views, & an upgraded stone bathroom with dual sinks, shower, & heated floors. The front yard features a stunning, drought-tolerant garden with fountain. The backyard boasts sunny patios, raised garden beds, mature trees, & an upper terrace. Front and back yards could be converted back to flat grass as prior photos show. A detached 2-car garage includes built-in storage. the Orinda lifestyle: swim/tennis clubs, scenic hiking trails, a farmer’s market, a vibrant downtown, & easy access to SF.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$992Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Terri Walker•DRE #01330081• Coldwell Banker
Bought with Eileen Townsend•DRE #02019343• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41091648
May 9, 2025
Sold
$2,350,000
$964/sq ft
Apr 22, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 4, 2025
Listed
$2,325,000
$953/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40258893
May 22, 2007
Sold
$1,675,000
$687/sq ft
Apr 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2007
Listed
$1,775,000
$728/sq ft
+4
Super sharp (top contractor's own) "Craftsman" style home full of quality features/amenities galore-a focus on fine wood cabinetry, moldings & trims abound, family perfect floor plan w/deluxe kitchen & huge family room opening to the incredible outdoors viewed from all French doors/windows.
Public Records
Jul 22, 1994
Sold
$355,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1977
Sold
$81,700
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,284 (+1.6%)
$1,785,000 + $612,000
$2,397,000
2024
$26,853 (+1.7%)
$1,607,742 + $636,392
$2,244,134
2023
$26,398 (+1.2%)
$1,576,218 + $623,914
$2,200,132
2022
$26,081 (+27.9%)
$1,545,312 + $611,681
$2,156,993
2021
$20,386 (+4.0%)
$1,515,012 + $599,688
$2,114,700
2020
$19,593 (−0.6%)
$1,100,000 + $525,000
$1,625,000
2019
$19,708 (+9.2%)
$1,116,181 + $441,819
$1,558,000
2018
$18,053 (+3.5%)
$1,103,285 + $436,715
$1,540,000
2017
$17,449 (+4.5%)
$1,045,972 + $414,028
$1,460,000
2016
$16,690
$1,045,972 + $414,028
$1,460,000
2015
$16,681 (+13.6%)
$1,003,344 + $397,156
$1,400,500
2014
$14,687 (+24.9%)
$859,703 + $340,297
$1,200,000
2013
$11,759 (+7.0%)
$859,703 + $340,297
$1,200,000
2012
$10,991 (−6.1%)
$684,538 + $270,962
$955,500
2011
$11,707 (−4.8%)
$642,985 + $254,515
$897,500
2010
$12,295 (−6.2%)
$687,762 + $272,238
$960,000
2009
$13,115 (−29.1%)
$732,538 + $289,962
$1,022,500
2008
$18,499
$792,716 + $313,784
$1,106,500
Tax history for 53 Van Ripper Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,284 (+1.6%)
$1,785,000 + $612,000
$2,397,000
2024
$26,853 (+1.7%)
$1,607,742 + $636,392
$2,244,134
2023
$26,398 (+1.2%)
$1,576,218 + $623,914
$2,200,132
2022
$26,081 (+27.9%)
$1,545,312 + $611,681
$2,156,993
2021
$20,386 (+4.0%)
$1,515,012 + $599,688
$2,114,700
2020
$19,593 (−0.6%)
$1,100,000 + $525,000
$1,625,000
2019
$19,708 (+9.2%)
$1,116,181 + $441,819
$1,558,000
2018
$18,053 (+3.5%)
$1,103,285 + $436,715
$1,540,000
2017
$17,449 (+4.5%)
$1,045,972 + $414,028
$1,460,000
2016
$16,690
$1,045,972 + $414,028
$1,460,000
2015
$16,681 (+13.6%)
$1,003,344 + $397,156
$1,400,500
2014
$14,687 (+24.9%)
$859,703 + $340,297
$1,200,000
2013
$11,759 (+7.0%)
$859,703 + $340,297
$1,200,000
2012
$10,991 (−6.1%)
$684,538 + $270,962
$955,500
2011
$11,707 (−4.8%)
$642,985 + $254,515
$897,500
2010
$12,295 (−6.2%)
$687,762 + $272,238
$960,000
2009
$13,115 (−29.1%)
$732,538 + $289,962
$1,022,500
2008
$18,499
$792,716 + $313,784
$1,106,500
*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
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,292
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2661100038
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Construct an addition and perform a remodel on a family room.
Addition
Remodel
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Install a Class A composition shingle roof.
Roofing
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Office
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.