When you find the place that feels like home ... you just know it. Spectacular Richard Danskin designed home with a streamlined elegance and stunning views of Mt Diablo. Open floor plan layout combines vast spaces with intimate places. Each of the home’s four bedrooms has its own full bath. Seriously high ceilings, walls of glass, and dramatic lighting grace the living and dining rooms. Spacious kitchen and family room, all with beautiful wood flooring. Two bonus rooms with intricate built-in cabinetry. Chic color palette that includes new carpeting & paint. Private backyard is a hilltop location with a fun sports court and several level entertaining areas. Views from front and back of the house make for amazing sunrises and sunsets. Close to all that matters in Orinda. A quiet oasis with fast and easy access to downtown and BART
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$720Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Larry Jacobs•DRE #01495118• Abio Properties
Listed by Kress Hauri•DRE #01465617• Abio Properties
Bought with Steven Monasch•DRE #01033306• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40943897
May 19, 2021
Sold
$2,300,000
$645/sq ft
Apr 12, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 2, 2021
Listed
$2,300,000
$645/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 2014
Sold
$1,804,000
$506/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40658294
Jul 3, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2014
Sold
$1,804,000
$506/sq ft
Jun 5, 2014
Pending
—
May 20, 2014
Listed
$1,799,000
$504/sq ft
+25
A great family home! Exquisitely remodeled following a tasteful, modern theme. Absolutely stunning & dramatic; custom built & perfectly situated on a beautiful mostly flat knoll w/sweeping views of Mt.Diablo. Meticulously updated throughout. Flat back yard/lawn areas. 4 BR & 2 bonus rooms upstairs.
Public Records
Oct 2, 2008
Sold
$1,400,000
$392/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40327467
Oct 16, 2008
Sold
$1,393,776
$391/sq ft
Sep 19, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 2, 2008
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$420/sq ft
Jun 21, 2008
Price Changed
$1,649,000
$462/sq ft
May 5, 2008
Price Changed
$1,699,000
$476/sq ft
Apr 9, 2008
Price Changed
$1,850,000
$519/sq ft
Mar 3, 2008
Listed
$1,950,000
$547/sq ft
+4
Absolutely stunning & dramatic custom home perfectly situated on a beautiful mostly flat knoll w/sweeping M.Diablo views. Meticulously updated throughout w/fabulous living spaces, walls of glass, hardwood floors, & soaring ceilings. An entertainers delight!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11162637
Dec 10, 2002
Sold
$900,000
$252/sq ft
Oct 31, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2002
Listed
$899,000
$252/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1975
Sold
$120,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,552 (+1.6%)
$1,766,527 + $772,855
$2,539,382
2024
$30,075 (+1.7%)
$1,731,890 + $757,701
$2,489,591
2023
$29,572 (+2.2%)
$1,697,932 + $742,845
$2,440,777
2022
$28,924 (+16.1%)
$1,664,640 + $728,280
$2,392,920
2021
$24,916 (+1.0%)
$1,632,000 + $714,000
$2,346,000
2020
$24,669 (+0.2%)
$1,332,388 + $670,633
$2,003,021
2019
$24,628 (+8.6%)
$1,318,726 + $663,757
$1,982,483
2018
$22,675 (+2.8%)
$1,292,869 + $650,743
$1,943,612
2017
$22,068 (+2.5%)
$1,242,666 + $625,475
$1,868,141
2016
$21,532 (+0.5%)
$1,242,666 + $625,475
$1,868,141
2015
$21,429 (+21.2%)
$1,218,300 + $613,211
$1,831,511
2014
$17,682 (+19.6%)
$871,911 + $592,163
$1,464,074
2013
$14,779 (+12.2%)
$871,911 + $592,163
$1,464,074
2012
$13,175 (−20.4%)
$730,427 + $496,073
$1,226,500
2011
$16,561 (+2.3%)
$651,518 + $442,482
$1,094,000
2010
$16,181 (+0.5%)
$834,267 + $566,598
$1,400,865
2009
$16,100 (+19.1%)
$819,757 + $556,743
$1,376,500
2008
$13,520
$819,757 + $556,743
$1,376,500
Tax history for 618 Tahos Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,552 (+1.6%)
$1,766,527 + $772,855
$2,539,382
2024
$30,075 (+1.7%)
$1,731,890 + $757,701
$2,489,591
2023
$29,572 (+2.2%)
$1,697,932 + $742,845
$2,440,777
2022
$28,924 (+16.1%)
$1,664,640 + $728,280
$2,392,920
2021
$24,916 (+1.0%)
$1,632,000 + $714,000
$2,346,000
2020
$24,669 (+0.2%)
$1,332,388 + $670,633
$2,003,021
2019
$24,628 (+8.6%)
$1,318,726 + $663,757
$1,982,483
2018
$22,675 (+2.8%)
$1,292,869 + $650,743
$1,943,612
2017
$22,068 (+2.5%)
$1,242,666 + $625,475
$1,868,141
2016
$21,532 (+0.5%)
$1,242,666 + $625,475
$1,868,141
2015
$21,429 (+21.2%)
$1,218,300 + $613,211
$1,831,511
2014
$17,682 (+19.6%)
$871,911 + $592,163
$1,464,074
2013
$14,779 (+12.2%)
$871,911 + $592,163
$1,464,074
2012
$13,175 (−20.4%)
$730,427 + $496,073
$1,226,500
2011
$16,561 (+2.3%)
$651,518 + $442,482
$1,094,000
2010
$16,181 (+0.5%)
$834,267 + $566,598
$1,400,865
2009
$16,100 (+19.1%)
$819,757 + $556,743
$1,376,500
2008
$13,520
$819,757 + $556,743
$1,376,500
*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
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
3,567
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2684700244
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Apr 21, 2021 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Remove and replace two existing furnaces with new units featuring a 95% AFUE rating.
HVAC
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Convert a flat roof to a pitched roof on a residential building.
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, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Granite
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.