Orinda cottage in the woods on a .45 acre lot surrounded by native oak and redwood trees. Superb location just up the hill from Theater Square and BART yet the privacy and solitude make it seem like you’re miles away. Up a gated driveway you’ll find this 1941-built home, a throwback to Orinda history, with beautiful living room featuring vintage redwood walls and ceiling, a brick fireplace, and original hardwood floors. You’ll love the storybook charm of the fully-fenced brick back patio and the front porch with Orinda hills views. Modern updates include newer windows, tankless water heater, and newer furnace and a/c. Don’t miss the office/ ADU-type building around the side – a perfect work from home spot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$1,145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Colhoun•DRE #1029160• Dudum Real Estate Group
Bought with Cara Gamble•DRE #01706177• Dudum Real Estate Group
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40957994
Aug 20, 2021
Sold
$1,055,000
$898/sq ft
Jul 27, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2021
Listed
$1,195,000
$1,017/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 24, 2001
Sold
$440,000
$374/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,755 (+1.6%)
$974,188 + $167,776
$1,141,964
2024
$14,525 (+1.7%)
$955,087 + $164,487
$1,119,574
2023
$14,285 (+3.3%)
$936,360 + $161,262
$1,097,622
2022
$13,828 (+59.7%)
$918,000 + $158,100
$1,076,100
2021
$8,658 (+1.4%)
$900,000 + $155,000
$1,055,000
2020
$8,541 (+0.1%)
$504,967 + $98,256
$603,223
2019
$8,529 (+7.7%)
$499,790 + $97,249
$597,039
2018
$7,920 (+3.0%)
$489,991 + $95,343
$585,334
2017
$7,691 (+2.5%)
$470,965 + $91,642
$562,607
2016
$7,504 (+0.7%)
$470,965 + $91,642
$562,607
2015
$7,453 (+1.5%)
$461,731 + $89,846
$551,577
2014
$7,343 (+2.3%)
$445,888 + $86,764
$532,652
2013
$7,181 (+3.0%)
$445,888 + $86,764
$532,652
2012
$6,974 (+1.5%)
$443,873 + $86,372
$530,245
2011
$6,873 (+1.5%)
$435,170 + $84,679
$519,849
2010
$6,771 (+1.3%)
$426,638 + $83,019
$509,657
2009
$6,683 (+4.0%)
$423,450 + $82,399
$505,849
2008
$6,423
$424,456 + $82,595
$507,051
Tax history for 54 Davis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,755 (+1.6%)
$974,188 + $167,776
$1,141,964
2024
$14,525 (+1.7%)
$955,087 + $164,487
$1,119,574
2023
$14,285 (+3.3%)
$936,360 + $161,262
$1,097,622
2022
$13,828 (+59.7%)
$918,000 + $158,100
$1,076,100
2021
$8,658 (+1.4%)
$900,000 + $155,000
$1,055,000
2020
$8,541 (+0.1%)
$504,967 + $98,256
$603,223
2019
$8,529 (+7.7%)
$499,790 + $97,249
$597,039
2018
$7,920 (+3.0%)
$489,991 + $95,343
$585,334
2017
$7,691 (+2.5%)
$470,965 + $91,642
$562,607
2016
$7,504 (+0.7%)
$470,965 + $91,642
$562,607
2015
$7,453 (+1.5%)
$461,731 + $89,846
$551,577
2014
$7,343 (+2.3%)
$445,888 + $86,764
$532,652
2013
$7,181 (+3.0%)
$445,888 + $86,764
$532,652
2012
$6,974 (+1.5%)
$443,873 + $86,372
$530,245
2011
$6,873 (+1.5%)
$435,170 + $84,679
$519,849
2010
$6,771 (+1.3%)
$426,638 + $83,019
$509,657
2009
$6,683 (+4.0%)
$423,450 + $82,399
$505,849
2008
$6,423
$424,456 + $82,595
$507,051
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
19,550
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
1,175
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2681510026
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 12, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Install new composition shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
Mar 13, 2002 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Install a new air conditioning system.
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
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage
Appliances: Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,175
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1175
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1941
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 19550
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Lot Features: Premium Lot
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,175
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2681510026
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glorietta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Orinda, CA • 94563
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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