This rare Orinda 6BD/4BA Ranch-Style Home on more than half an acre of serene property abutting the Lafayette Reservoir open space, could be the perfect canvas for those seeking to create their own family company or commune. 71 Rheem Blvd. , which is nestled on a private flag lot with pool, set back well off of Rheem, greets visitors with a spacious vintage Mid-Century with large family room and 2nd story BD and BA addition, plus bonus 1BD/1BA and studio apartments, and a large garage. The vintage home features a vaulted-ceiling FLR w/ FP and doors to the rear yard, a FDR overlooking the grounds, and large family room w/ FP that adjoins the kitchen. The home's sleeping quarters include a private primary suite, plus 2 additional BDs and a 2nd BA nearby, all on the ground floor. Upstairs are 3 more ample BDs w/ vaulted ceilings, and 3rd BA. The outdoor spaces of this unique property are a true highlight: A covered patio, sparkling pool, mature trees, garden beds, seating areas, and a lawn, all offer endless possibilities. A large garage w/ room for hobbies & storage, plus areas for adult toy parking, complete this unique offering. Excellent location, minutes from downtown Orinda, top-rated schools, parks/hiking trails, and easy access to BART & 24.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$761Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrew de Vries•DRE #DRE #01368031• Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan
•415-585-5200 (agent)
•andrew@probateagent.com (agent)
•415-664-9400 (broker)
Bought with Jon Ahern•DRE #DRE #01169357• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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
6
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
3,516
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2701100170
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Feb 2, 2015 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace windows and a door in the same size and location.
Remodel
Apr 22, 2014 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Relocate an electrical subpanel to an outside wall and replace the main electrical panel.
Electrical
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
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Enclosed, Side By Side, On Site (Single Family Only)