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Off market feb 2025 for $2.8M

$2,566,178

•

2,956

sq ft

85 El Gavilan Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

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Mid-Century Sanctuary with Panoramic Views! This private Orinda residence features two parcels totaling .89 acres, offering a rare opportunity to live in the existing home or build your dream residence. The gated property provides single-story living with a storybook bedroom on the second-level. Beautiful details throughout, including views from every turn, concrete floors, exposed beams, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant floors, interior and exterior sound system, spacious rooms, and ample storage. The tranquil setting boasts lush gardens, a courtyard, play areas, multiple seating areas, and an older tennis court that can be revitalized or transformed to suit your vision. Breathtaking views of the Orinda Hills, Upper Bay, Mt. Tamalpais and more. This home offers both convenience and community in a beloved neighborhood that is close to town, commute and top-rated schools. Per public record, home parcel .60 acre, tennis court parcel .29 acre.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.89 acresLot Size

$868Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Molly Smith •DRE #01498053 • Village Associates Real Estate

Bought with Shannon Conner •DRE #01885058 • Village Associates Real Estate

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41083267

Redfin Estimate

$2,566,178

$234K since sold in February 2025$105K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.57M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,722,000
A
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$3,800,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,125 sq ft
18 Sycamore Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$3,000,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,031 sq ft
66 Van Ripper Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$2,675,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,167 sq ft
23 El Verano, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,675,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,939 sq ft
50 E Altarinda Dr, Orinda, CA 94563

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Market trends in 94563, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 85 El Gavilan Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41083267

Feb 20, 2025

Sold

$2,800,000

$947/sq ft

Jan 31, 2025

Pending

—

Jan 22, 2025

Listed

$2,195,000

$743/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10224797

Feb 10, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jan 30, 1997

Sold

$150,000

$51/sq ft

Sep 6, 1996

Listed

$230,000

$78/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26224797

Feb 7, 1997

Sold

$150,000

$51/sq ft

Jan 30, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 1996

Listed

$230,000

$78/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 3, 1996

Sold

$720,000

$244/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1978

Sold

$8,500

$3/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1978

Sold

$295,000

$100/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,029 (+337.6%)

$1,399,575 + $653,135

$2,052,710

2024

$5,948 (+1.6%)

$1,600,000 + $500,000

$2,100,000

2023

$5,853 (+6.4%)

$90,883 + $253,848

$344,731

2022

$5,502 (+2.0%)

$89,101 + $248,871

$337,972

2021

$5,395 (+1.7%)

$87,354 + $243,992

$331,346

2020

$5,303 (+0.1%)

$85,642 + $239,208

$324,850

2019

$5,295 (+6.8%)

$84,764 + $236,756

$321,520

2018

$4,958 (+3.2%)

$83,102 + $232,114

$315,216

2017

$4,804 (+2.5%)

$79,876 + $223,101

$302,977

2016

$4,686 (−0.7%)

$79,876 + $223,101

$302,977

2015

$4,720 (+1.6%)

$78,310 + $218,727

$297,037

2014

$4,646 (+2.3%)

$75,624 + $211,222

$286,846

2013

$4,543 (+2.9%)

$75,624 + $211,222

$286,846

2012

$4,416 (+1.6%)

$75,283 + $210,268

$285,551

2011

$4,347 (+3.4%)

$73,807 + $206,146

$279,953

2010

$4,203 (+2.4%)

$72,360 + $202,104

$274,464

2009

$4,104 (+5.2%)

$71,820 + $200,594

$272,414

2008

$3,902

$71,991 + $201,071

$273,062

Tax history for 85 El Gavilan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,029 (+337.6%)

$1,399,575 + $653,135

$2,052,710

2024

$5,948 (+1.6%)

$1,600,000 + $500,000

$2,100,000

2023

$5,853 (+6.4%)

$90,883 + $253,848

$344,731

2022

$5,502 (+2.0%)

$89,101 + $248,871

$337,972

2021

$5,395 (+1.7%)

$87,354 + $243,992

$331,346

2020

$5,303 (+0.1%)

$85,642 + $239,208

$324,850

2019

$5,295 (+6.8%)

$84,764 + $236,756

$321,520

2018

$4,958 (+3.2%)

$83,102 + $232,114

$315,216

2017

$4,804 (+2.5%)

$79,876 + $223,101

$302,977

2016

$4,686 (−0.7%)

$79,876 + $223,101

$302,977

2015

$4,720 (+1.6%)

$78,310 + $218,727

$297,037

2014

$4,646 (+2.3%)

$75,624 + $211,222

$286,846

2013

$4,543 (+2.9%)

$75,624 + $211,222

$286,846

2012

$4,416 (+1.6%)

$75,283 + $210,268

$285,551

2011

$4,347 (+3.4%)

$73,807 + $206,146

$279,953

2010

$4,203 (+2.4%)

$72,360 + $202,104

$274,464

2009

$4,104 (+5.2%)

$71,820 + $200,594

$272,414

2008

$3,902

$71,991 + $201,071

$273,062

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

2,956

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2622500250

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Covered

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Upper Level Features: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Island,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,956
Foundation Details: Slab

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Back Yard, Full

Pool Information
Pool Features: Possible Pool Site

Property Information
Living Area: 2956
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1951

Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 38925
Lot Size Area: 0.89
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Lot Features: Premium Lot, Landscape Front, Pool Site, Security Gate, Landscape Back

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant

Location

School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,956
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2622500250

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sleepy Hollow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Orinda Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

10/10

Miramonte High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 92° expected this year, 13 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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Orinda, CA • 94563

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Estimated sale price

$2.44M – $2.95M

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Home values near 85 El Gavilan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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89 El Gavilan Road, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,600

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 El Gavilan Road, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2164 Sq. Ft.	$1,786,632
88 El Gavilan Road, Orinda, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1468 Sq. Ft.	$1,488,398

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 El Gavilan Road, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4050 Sq. Ft.	$3,371,142
83 El Gavilan Road, Orinda, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3009 Sq. Ft.	$2,714,918

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