One level, 3420 sf, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, located on 1.27 acres with dazzling, sun washed, southwest views of the Berkeley Hills. Located on the north side of Orinda, tucked into the hills, this home exudes privacy and breathtaking beauty. Outdoor living space can be enjoyed on the endless, generously appointed decks and flat areas, the entire front length of the home. Dramatic floor to ceiling sliding doors and windows are located all along the view side of the home, allowing you to enjoy one of THE most amazing sunset views in Orinda!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melanie Snow•DRE #00878893• Coldwell Banker
Bought with June Young•DRE #01925454• Keller Williams Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40844073
Dec 28, 2018
Sold
$1,480,000
$433/sq ft
Nov 6, 2018
Pending
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Oct 26, 2018
Listed
$1,495,000
$437/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40834644
Oct 15, 2018
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 2018
Price Changed
*
Aug 16, 2018
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40152611
Jun 29, 2006
Sold
$1,675,000
$490/sq ft
May 8, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 27, 2006
Listed
$1,695,000
$496/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40088330
Aug 25, 2005
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40077371
Jun 20, 2005
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40069916
May 2, 2005
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,035 (+1.6%)
$1,276,642 + $424,407
$1,701,049
2024
$20,707 (+1.7%)
$1,251,610 + $416,086
$1,667,696
2023
$20,362 (+2.7%)
$1,227,069 + $407,928
$1,634,997
2022
$19,829 (+2.0%)
$1,203,009 + $399,930
$1,602,939
2021
$19,433 (+1.1%)
$1,179,421 + $392,089
$1,571,510
2020
$19,229 (−0.3%)
$1,156,296 + $384,401
$1,540,697
2019
$19,280 (−4.9%)
$1,144,440 + $380,460
$1,524,900
2018
$20,274 (+5.2%)
$1,122,000 + $373,000
$1,495,000
2017
$19,273 (+4.1%)
$989,554 + $635,446
$1,625,000
2016
$18,506
$989,554 + $635,446
$1,625,000
2015
$18,508 (−0.4%)
$953,320 + $612,180
$1,565,500
2014
$18,590 (+11.8%)
$943,882 + $606,118
$1,550,000
2013
$16,625 (+1.2%)
$943,882 + $606,118
$1,550,000
2012
$16,431 (+10.4%)
$890,000 + $510,000
$1,400,000
2011
$14,877 (−0.3%)
$890,902 + $572,098
$1,463,000
2010
$14,929 (−2.0%)
$761,194 + $488,806
$1,250,000
2009
$15,229 (−20.8%)
$770,024 + $494,476
$1,264,500
2008
$19,227
$913,433 + $586,567
$1,500,000
Tax history for 740 Miner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,035 (+1.6%)
$1,276,642 + $424,407
$1,701,049
2024
$20,707 (+1.7%)
$1,251,610 + $416,086
$1,667,696
2023
$20,362 (+2.7%)
$1,227,069 + $407,928
$1,634,997
2022
$19,829 (+2.0%)
$1,203,009 + $399,930
$1,602,939
2021
$19,433 (+1.1%)
$1,179,421 + $392,089
$1,571,510
2020
$19,229 (−0.3%)
$1,156,296 + $384,401
$1,540,697
2019
$19,280 (−4.9%)
$1,144,440 + $380,460
$1,524,900
2018
$20,274 (+5.2%)
$1,122,000 + $373,000
$1,495,000
2017
$19,273 (+4.1%)
$989,554 + $635,446
$1,625,000
2016
$18,506
$989,554 + $635,446
$1,625,000
2015
$18,508 (−0.4%)
$953,320 + $612,180
$1,565,500
2014
$18,590 (+11.8%)
$943,882 + $606,118
$1,550,000
2013
$16,625 (+1.2%)
$943,882 + $606,118
$1,550,000
2012
$16,431 (+10.4%)
$890,000 + $510,000
$1,400,000
2011
$14,877 (−0.3%)
$890,902 + $572,098
$1,463,000
2010
$14,929 (−2.0%)
$761,194 + $488,806
$1,250,000
2009
$15,229 (−20.8%)
$770,024 + $494,476
$1,264,500
2008
$19,227
$913,433 + $586,567
$1,500,000
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,420
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2611000015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 11, 2023 • Final
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Space Per Unit - 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Bidet, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.