Serene mid-century home nestled beneath grand oak trees! Ideally located blocks from Orinda Village, BART, Oak Springs Pool, Peet’s, the Orinda Theatre and parks. This home also benefits from Orinda's award-winning schools—among the best in the state. Easy SF Commute!. Home features large windows and doors that frame peaceful hillside views, creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors. The entry & living room feature vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace and an open modern staircase. The open floor plan allows for easy flow, with large sliding doors leading to decks perfect for entertaining or dining under the stars. Home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Level entry from garage with access to living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. Lower level features 3 bedrooms, bathroom and garden access. A spacious garage includes room for a workbench and an additional loft for extra storage. The expansive lot is ready to be transformed into your own magical garden. Come See!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
8,500 sq ftLot Size
$977Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Theresa Hope Broderick•DRE #01298281• The Agency
Bought with Stephanie Talyat•DRE #01896880• Coldwell Banker
Light and bright home featuring a vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Includes a two-car garage and offers a scenic view from the backyard deck.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41084303
Mar 4, 2025
Sold
$1,390,000
$891/sq ft
Feb 12, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 31, 2025
Listed
$1,295,000
$830/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40958609
Aug 12, 2021
Sold
$1,325,000
$849/sq ft
Aug 4, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2021
Relisted
—
Jul 21, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2021
Listed
$1,298,000
$832/sq ft
+27
NATURE EMBRACED RETREAT close to downtown. This 3 bed 2 bath home is nestled in a vista-soaked nature lover's paradise. Efficient floorplan is both practical and esthetic, enveloping an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The living room is blessed with an inviting fireplace and absolutely stunning views and opens to a formal dining room and an entertainers deck ideal for alfresco dining, BBQ or relaxing. There are two primary rooms and a guest room. One primary room has its own private, romantic deck with views. The backyard has oodles of potential with room for garden, gazebo or play structure. Superb location near Oak Springs pool, and a stone's throw from downtown Orinda, Peet's, restaurants, shops, BART and easy commute access. Orinda's award-winning schools are some of the best in the State. OPEN Sunday 1-4 pm.
Public Records
Jan 14, 1976
Sold
$13,500
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,081 (+1.6%)
$918,000 + $499,800
$1,417,800
2024
$17,800 (+1.7%)
$1,008,147 + $397,953
$1,406,100
2023
$17,505 (+2.9%)
$988,380 + $390,150
$1,378,530
2022
$17,009 (+448.3%)
$969,000 + $382,500
$1,351,500
2021
$3,102 (+5.3%)
$950,000 + $375,000
$1,325,000
2020
$2,946 (+0.1%)
$59,709 + $89,587
$149,296
2019
$2,941 (+6.1%)
$59,097 + $88,669
$147,766
2018
$2,773 (+4.0%)
$57,939 + $86,931
$144,870
2017
$2,666 (+2.9%)
$55,690 + $83,556
$139,246
2016
$2,590 (−9.3%)
$55,690 + $83,556
$139,246
2015
$2,854 (+1.9%)
$54,599 + $81,918
$136,517
2014
$2,802 (+2.3%)
$52,726 + $79,108
$131,834
2013
$2,738 (+2.9%)
$52,726 + $79,108
$131,834
2012
$2,662 (+1.8%)
$52,488 + $78,751
$131,239
2011
$2,614 (+1.8%)
$51,459 + $77,207
$128,666
2010
$2,566 (+4.3%)
$50,450 + $75,694
$126,144
2009
$2,460 (+7.3%)
$50,073 + $75,129
$125,202
2008
$2,294
$50,192 + $75,308
$125,500
Tax history for 73 Barbara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,081 (+1.6%)
$918,000 + $499,800
$1,417,800
2024
$17,800 (+1.7%)
$1,008,147 + $397,953
$1,406,100
2023
$17,505 (+2.9%)
$988,380 + $390,150
$1,378,530
2022
$17,009 (+448.3%)
$969,000 + $382,500
$1,351,500
2021
$3,102 (+5.3%)
$950,000 + $375,000
$1,325,000
2020
$2,946 (+0.1%)
$59,709 + $89,587
$149,296
2019
$2,941 (+6.1%)
$59,097 + $88,669
$147,766
2018
$2,773 (+4.0%)
$57,939 + $86,931
$144,870
2017
$2,666 (+2.9%)
$55,690 + $83,556
$139,246
2016
$2,590 (−9.3%)
$55,690 + $83,556
$139,246
2015
$2,854 (+1.9%)
$54,599 + $81,918
$136,517
2014
$2,802 (+2.3%)
$52,726 + $79,108
$131,834
2013
$2,738 (+2.9%)
$52,726 + $79,108
$131,834
2012
$2,662 (+1.8%)
$52,488 + $78,751
$131,239
2011
$2,614 (+1.8%)
$51,459 + $77,207
$128,666
2010
$2,566 (+4.3%)
$50,450 + $75,694
$126,144
2009
$2,460 (+7.3%)
$50,073 + $75,129
$125,202
2008
$2,294
$50,192 + $75,308
$125,500
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2730640303
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential foundation repair
Install a buried grade beam and gravity wall.
Grading
Jan 29, 2001 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Perform a voluntary seismic upgrade on a building. Add a cripple wall with plywood sheathing, replace sections of siding, and install seismic clips.
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, Workshop in Garage, Enclosed
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Double Sinks, Marble, 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.