Sophisticated home tucked into a peaceful retreat-like setting on a mostly level lot. Main level features a spacious livingrm with library, bar area & fireplace, sliding door to the side deck & level garden, spacious kitchen with blue & white Delft ceramic tile back-splash, half bathrm, formal dinning rm, family rm with 2nd fireplace, laundry area & 2 car garages. Upper level open floor plan flows seamlessly from one room to the next, yet a nice separation of privacy between the spacious master bedrm (w/ 3rd fireplace) to the 2nd and 3rd bedrms. Private back & side yards complement the home w/ beautifully landscaped level lawns, organic vegetable garden, patio, deck & gated pool is ideal for comfortable family living & entertaining. Keep as is or benefit from terrific expansion potential. This highly coveted location is in top notch Orinda Union School District and close to BART, freeway, restaurants, shops, etc. Dynamite location w/ the perfect combination of size, price & amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$849Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Shinn•DRE #01899960• SHINN & ASSOCIATES
Bought with Elena Hood•DRE #01221247• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40823965
Jul 20, 2018
Sold
$1,625,000
$650/sq ft
Jul 20, 2018
Sold
$1,625,000
$650/sq ft
Jun 27, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2018
Pending
—
May 31, 2018
Listed
$1,600,000
$640/sq ft
May 31, 2018
Listed
$1,600,000
$640/sq ft
Sophisticated home tucked into a peaceful retreat-like setting on a mostly level lot. Main level features a spacious livingrm with library, bar area & fireplace, sliding door to the side deck & level garden, spacious kitchen with blue & white Delft ceramic tile back-splash, half bathrm, formal dinning rm, family rm with 2nd fireplace, laundry area & 2 car garages. Upper level open floor plan flows seamlessly from one room to the next, yet a nice separation of privacy between the spacious master bedrm (w/ 3rd fireplace) to the 2nd and 3rd bedrms. Private back & side yards complement the home w/ beautifully landscaped level lawns, organic vegetable garden, patio, deck & gated pool is ideal for comfortable family living & entertaining. Keep as is or benefit from terrific expansion potential. This highly coveted location is in top notch Orinda Union School District and close to BART, freeway, restaurants, shops, etc. Dynamite location w/ the perfect combination of size, price & amenities.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40694239
May 22, 2015
Sold
$1,600,000
$640/sq ft
Apr 21, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2015
Listed
$1,495,000
$598/sq ft
+25
Charming Cape Code set on park like .9 Acre: majestic oaks, level lawn, gardens.Traditional Floor plan.Grand piano size living room with library,formal dining,large bedrooms.Spacious kitchen, Delft blue tile back-splash.Gated pool.Ideal for entertaining&comfortable CA living.Open Sat/Sun 1-4
Public Records
Feb 24, 2015
Sold
$412,500
$165/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11043585
Apr 28, 2000
Sold
$825,000
$330/sq ft
Mar 31, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Feb 28, 2000
Listed
$825,000
$330/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 1994
Sold
$550,000
$220/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,749 (+1.6%)
$1,367,554 + $481,412
$1,848,966
2024
$22,395 (+1.7%)
$1,340,740 + $471,973
$1,812,713
2023
$22,023 (+2.6%)
$1,314,451 + $462,719
$1,777,170
2022
$21,471 (+2.0%)
$1,288,678 + $453,647
$1,742,325
2021
$21,043 (+1.0%)
$1,263,410 + $444,752
$1,708,162
2020
$20,827 (+0.2%)
$1,238,638 + $436,032
$1,674,670
2019
$20,794 (+2.8%)
$1,225,938 + $431,562
$1,657,500
2018
$20,224 (+2.8%)
$1,201,900 + $423,100
$1,625,000
2017
$19,682 (+2.5%)
$994,132 + $662,755
$1,656,887
2016
$19,207 (+59.1%)
$994,132 + $662,755
$1,656,887
2015
$12,069 (+1.4%)
$974,640 + $649,760
$1,624,400
2014
$11,898 (+2.2%)
$498,975 + $449,326
$948,301
2013
$11,637 (+5.6%)
$498,975 + $449,326
$948,301
2012
$11,020 (+7.6%)
$496,720 + $447,296
$944,016
2011
$10,243 (−14.2%)
$473,560 + $426,440
$900,000
2010
$11,940 (+0.5%)
$475,000 + $350,000
$825,000
2009
$11,875 (+3.3%)
$476,280 + $506,046
$982,326
2008
$11,498
$477,412 + $507,249
$984,661
Tax history for 547 Miner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,749 (+1.6%)
$1,367,554 + $481,412
$1,848,966
2024
$22,395 (+1.7%)
$1,340,740 + $471,973
$1,812,713
2023
$22,023 (+2.6%)
$1,314,451 + $462,719
$1,777,170
2022
$21,471 (+2.0%)
$1,288,678 + $453,647
$1,742,325
2021
$21,043 (+1.0%)
$1,263,410 + $444,752
$1,708,162
2020
$20,827 (+0.2%)
$1,238,638 + $436,032
$1,674,670
2019
$20,794 (+2.8%)
$1,225,938 + $431,562
$1,657,500
2018
$20,224 (+2.8%)
$1,201,900 + $423,100
$1,625,000
2017
$19,682 (+2.5%)
$994,132 + $662,755
$1,656,887
2016
$19,207 (+59.1%)
$994,132 + $662,755
$1,656,887
2015
$12,069 (+1.4%)
$974,640 + $649,760
$1,624,400
2014
$11,898 (+2.2%)
$498,975 + $449,326
$948,301
2013
$11,637 (+5.6%)
$498,975 + $449,326
$948,301
2012
$11,020 (+7.6%)
$496,720 + $447,296
$944,016
2011
$10,243 (−14.2%)
$473,560 + $426,440
$900,000
2010
$11,940 (+0.5%)
$475,000 + $350,000
$825,000
2009
$11,875 (+3.3%)
$476,280 + $506,046
$982,326
2008
$11,498
$477,412 + $507,249
$984,661
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,499
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2611800018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 9, 2015 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace wood shake siding on one wall over the garage.
Roofing
Apr 9, 2015 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove the old roof and install new composition shingles on a residential building. Existing ducts in the attic are already insulated and sealed.
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
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.