Natural beauty, privacy and serenity abound in this elegant 4BD/2.5BA Mid-century in Orinda. Set on over ½ of an acre, this 2536 SQFT home was designed by Richard Danskin, a renowned Orinda architect. Timeless architectural details integrate nature with the home including vaulted and beamed redwood ceilings, skylights, and walls of windows that showcase the peaceful surroundings. In the great room, sliding doors open onto the expansive wrap-around deck, providing seamless indoor/outdoor living that overlooks an oak grove. With an abundance of natural light from the windows adjoining the kitchen and dining room, enjoy hillside views as the backdrop to your daily life. The adjacent den is a place to relax with family and friends in front of a fireplace. The upper floor features two bedrooms - one with an ensuite bath and the other is flexible as a guest room, office, or playroom. The floor is complete with a powder room and plenty of storage. Downstairs find two more large sunny bedrooms, a full bath, a balcony, laundry, and more storage. The two-car garage and nearby BART make for an easy commute, and down the road, enjoy top K-12 schools, beautiful Lafayette reservoir with its trails and boating, plus shopping, dining, and amenities in downtown Orinda and Lafayette.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$966Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Gunderman•DRE #01313613• KW Advisors East Bay
Listed by Eric Wong•DRE #02106847• KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with Khrista Jarvis•DRE #01213582• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Darlene Lizotte•DRE #02113211• Coldwell Banker
The home has vaulted wood beam ceilings and a deck off the back. There’s also 2bd and full bathroom up and downs stairs. There’s kitchen has stone countertops, gas range and stainless appliances.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 589 Tahos Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41098522
Aug 21, 2025
Sold
$1,550,000
$611/sq ft
Aug 6, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2025
Price Changed
$1,649,000
$650/sq ft
May 22, 2025
Listed
$1,695,000
$668/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41011692
Dec 2, 2022
Sold
$1,600,000
$631/sq ft
Nov 10, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 14, 2022
Listed
$1,675,000
$660/sq ft
+41
Tucked in the hills of Orinda amongst mature oaks, sits this architecturally significant Mid-Century retreat! The renowned architect, Richard Danskin, masterfully created this custom home to focus on the contemporary California style of the 60’s incorporating glass, redwood, & soaring ceilings. Sophistication combines perfectly w/ casual elegance & a functional floor plan to create this modern home where walls of windows bring views of the lush exterior, virtually blurring the lines between indoors & outdoors. The home lives like a single-story home w/ all of the living areas, kitchen, primary suite, & an office/bedroom on the main level. In fact, the lower level, which has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and the laundry room, was added on years after the owners moved in to accommodate their growing family. The large deck will be your sanctuary as you look out at the greenery w/ peaks of Mt. Diablo in the distance. Large glass doors from the living room & family room make indoor/outdoor entertaining a breeze. The amazing privacy gives you the feeling that you’re miles away, yet you’re just moments from Downtown Orinda, Highway 24, & BART, making daily commutes & errands a breeze. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind modern sanctuary!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10230823
Jul 10, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 1997
Sold
$380,000
$150/sq ft
Jan 16, 1997
Listed
$399,950
$158/sq ft
PLEASANT VIEWS. BONUS ROOM APPROX 13'X30' UNFINISHED. EXCELLENT VALUE. WALLS OF GLASS. VERY PRIVATE!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27230823
Jul 9, 1997
Sold
$380,000
$150/sq ft
May 8, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jan 16, 1997
Listed
$399,950
$158/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,142 (+1.6%)
$1,000,000 + $550,000
$1,550,000
2024
$20,812 (+1.7%)
$1,144,440 + $520,200
$1,664,640
2023
$20,466 (+109.5%)
$1,122,000 + $510,000
$1,632,000
2022
$9,767 (+2.0%)
$1,100,000 + $500,000
$1,600,000
2021
$9,571 (+1.3%)
$361,108 + $334,192
$695,300
2020
$9,446 (+0.2%)
$354,028 + $327,640
$681,668
2019
$9,429 (+7.8%)
$350,398 + $324,281
$674,679
2018
$8,748 (+3.0%)
$343,528 + $317,923
$661,451
2017
$8,495 (+2.6%)
$330,190 + $305,579
$635,769
2016
$8,283 (+0.8%)
$330,190 + $305,579
$635,769
2015
$8,221 (+1.5%)
$323,716 + $299,588
$623,304
2014
$8,100 (+2.2%)
$312,609 + $289,308
$601,917
2013
$7,923 (+3.0%)
$312,609 + $289,308
$601,917
2012
$7,694 (+1.5%)
$311,197 + $288,001
$599,198
2011
$7,583 (+1.5%)
$305,096 + $282,354
$587,450
2010
$7,470 (+1.1%)
$299,114 + $276,818
$575,932
2009
$7,385 (+3.9%)
$296,879 + $274,750
$571,629
2008
$7,109
$297,585 + $275,403
$572,988
Tax history for 589 Tahos Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,142 (+1.6%)
$1,000,000 + $550,000
$1,550,000
2024
$20,812 (+1.7%)
$1,144,440 + $520,200
$1,664,640
2023
$20,466 (+109.5%)
$1,122,000 + $510,000
$1,632,000
2022
$9,767 (+2.0%)
$1,100,000 + $500,000
$1,600,000
2021
$9,571 (+1.3%)
$361,108 + $334,192
$695,300
2020
$9,446 (+0.2%)
$354,028 + $327,640
$681,668
2019
$9,429 (+7.8%)
$350,398 + $324,281
$674,679
2018
$8,748 (+3.0%)
$343,528 + $317,923
$661,451
2017
$8,495 (+2.6%)
$330,190 + $305,579
$635,769
2016
$8,283 (+0.8%)
$330,190 + $305,579
$635,769
2015
$8,221 (+1.5%)
$323,716 + $299,588
$623,304
2014
$8,100 (+2.2%)
$312,609 + $289,308
$601,917
2013
$7,923 (+3.0%)
$312,609 + $289,308
$601,917
2012
$7,694 (+1.5%)
$311,197 + $288,001
$599,198
2011
$7,583 (+1.5%)
$305,096 + $282,354
$587,450
2010
$7,470 (+1.1%)
$299,114 + $276,818
$575,932
2009
$7,385 (+3.9%)
$296,879 + $274,750
$571,629
2008
$7,109
$297,585 + $275,403
$572,988
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,503
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2684900075
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
May 14, 2024 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove and replace the existing roof with new shingles. A cool roof or cool roof exception is required at the final inspection.
Roofing
Jul 20, 2023 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace a condenser, indoor coil, furnace, and ducts with three supply lines. The work is a like-for-like replacement. A HERS report is required at the final inspection.
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
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.