Stylish mid-century contemporary w/charm & warmth on level .33 acre lot. Home sits back off street in park-like setting w/mature landscaping & flower beds. Newer appliances, beaut hdwd flrs, lrg covered patio w/French drs from living area, great floor plan for indoor/outdoor entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$1,030Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Sharf•DRE #01156966• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Karen Richardson•DRE #01407557• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27248555
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40083219
Jun 13, 2005
Sold
$1,185,000
$648/sq ft
Jun 7, 2005
Listing Removed
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May 27, 2005
Listed
$1,050,000
$574/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11126334
Feb 28, 2002
Sold
$673,000
$368/sq ft
Jan 31, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jan 24, 2002
Listed
$649,000
$355/sq ft
TRADITIONAL MID-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE WITH CHARM & WARMTH. FLAT 1/3 ACRE. STYLISH W/ CHARACTER. WONDERFUL IN/OUTDOOR FLOW. SHOWS
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10248555
Apr 7, 1999
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Feb 2, 1998
Sold
$458,500
$251/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10249523
Feb 3, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jan 17, 1998
Sold
$458,500
$251/sq ft
Jan 15, 1998
Listed
$447,500
$245/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28249523
Feb 2, 1998
Sold
$458,500
$251/sq ft
Jan 17, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jan 15, 1998
Listed
$447,500
$245/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 1986
Sold
$282,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1980
Sold
$168,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,125 (+5.1%)
$1,279,609 + $611,961
$1,891,570
2024
$21,996 (+5.6%)
$1,254,519 + $599,962
$1,854,481
2023
$20,832 (+2.6%)
$1,229,921 + $514,081
$1,744,002
2022
$20,295 (+21.6%)
$1,205,805 + $435,374
$1,641,179
2021
$16,688 (+3.8%)
$1,182,162 + $426,838
$1,609,000
2020
$16,083 (−1.6%)
$950,000 + $350,000
$1,300,000
2019
$16,347 (+12.1%)
$918,398 + $331,602
$1,250,000
2018
$14,580 (+4.6%)
$918,398 + $331,602
$1,250,000
2017
$13,942 (+9.9%)
$815,000 + $320,000
$1,135,000
2016
$12,682 (+2.1%)
$815,000 + $320,000
$1,135,000
2015
$12,416 (+6.3%)
$760,000 + $268,000
$1,028,000
2014
$11,681 (+15.4%)
$702,534 + $222,466
$925,000
2013
$10,119 (+8.2%)
$702,534 + $222,466
$925,000
2012
$9,351 (+4.8%)
$608,356 + $192,644
$801,000
2011
$8,926 (−5.0%)
$563,166 + $178,334
$741,500
2010
$9,394 (+1.0%)
$531,646 + $168,354
$700,000
2009
$9,299 (−24.9%)
$500,000 + $250,000
$750,000
2008
$12,381
$500,000 + $250,000
$750,000
Tax history for 72 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,125 (+5.1%)
$1,279,609 + $611,961
$1,891,570
2024
$21,996 (+5.6%)
$1,254,519 + $599,962
$1,854,481
2023
$20,832 (+2.6%)
$1,229,921 + $514,081
$1,744,002
2022
$20,295 (+21.6%)
$1,205,805 + $435,374
$1,641,179
2021
$16,688 (+3.8%)
$1,182,162 + $426,838
$1,609,000
2020
$16,083 (−1.6%)
$950,000 + $350,000
$1,300,000
2019
$16,347 (+12.1%)
$918,398 + $331,602
$1,250,000
2018
$14,580 (+4.6%)
$918,398 + $331,602
$1,250,000
2017
$13,942 (+9.9%)
$815,000 + $320,000
$1,135,000
2016
$12,682 (+2.1%)
$815,000 + $320,000
$1,135,000
2015
$12,416 (+6.3%)
$760,000 + $268,000
$1,028,000
2014
$11,681 (+15.4%)
$702,534 + $222,466
$925,000
2013
$10,119 (+8.2%)
$702,534 + $222,466
$925,000
2012
$9,351 (+4.8%)
$608,356 + $192,644
$801,000
2011
$8,926 (−5.0%)
$563,166 + $178,334
$741,500
2010
$9,394 (+1.0%)
$531,646 + $168,354
$700,000
2009
$9,299 (−24.9%)
$500,000 + $250,000
$750,000
2008
$12,381
$500,000 + $250,000
$750,000
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,520
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2690610197
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Aug 2, 2024 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Construct an addition to the master bedroom and bathroom. Perform an interior kitchen remodel on the existing single-family home.
Addition
Kitchen
Remodel
Aug 1, 2024 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel a kitchen and convert a garage into a living space. Work is part of a phased project including a new detached garage.
Addition
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, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Nook,Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Wet Bar
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,830
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
Property Information
Living Area: 1830
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 14555
Lot Size Area: 0.33
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Lot Features: Premium Lot
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Orinda (925) 254-4901
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2690610197
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glorietta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 17 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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.79M – $2.17M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2005. This data may not match public records. Learn more.