Rare opportunity to purchase an original-condition 1940s 3BD/2BA project home nestled on a 17,000 Sq Ft lot walking distance to Downtown Orinda & make it your own! 98 Underhill boasts 1,849 Square Feet of living space (per the public tax records) on 2 levels, plus possible room for expansion down. The home’s main living-level boasts a FLR w/fireplace & views, a large dining room/kitchen combo, 3 ample BDs w/views, and full bath. Downstairs is a large family, 2nd full bath & bonus basement areas. A large attached 2-car garage w/possible view deck above and verdant, private front, back and side yards, complete this unique offering. Wonderful location close to local shopping, dining, pool clubs, parks & recreation areas, top-rated schools, libraries, BART and easy 24 freeway access. Bring your tape measure & imagination to come see this creative project that needs a total rehab from the foundation up! Trust Sale with Court Court Confirmation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$709Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew De Vries•DRE #01368031• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Franciscan Properties
Bought with Michael Jackson•DRE #01513285• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40857986
Jun 11, 2019
Sold
$800,000
$433/sq ft
May 15, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 12, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2019
Price Changed
$840,500
$455/sq ft
Apr 6, 2019
Relisted
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Apr 4, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 22, 2019
Listed
$649,000
$351/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 1974
Sold
$24,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,782 (+1.6%)
$950,277 + $277,705
$1,227,982
2024
$15,537 (+1.7%)
$931,645 + $272,260
$1,203,905
2023
$15,281 (+3.2%)
$913,378 + $266,922
$1,180,300
2022
$14,813 (+2.0%)
$895,469 + $261,689
$1,157,158
2021
$14,518 (+31.3%)
$877,911 + $256,558
$1,134,469
2020
$11,060 (+295.1%)
$860,698 + $251,528
$1,112,226
2019
$2,799 (+4.9%)
$714,000 + $102,000
$816,000
2018
$2,669 (+3.7%)
$50,531 + $49,413
$99,944
2017
$2,575 (+2.6%)
$48,570 + $47,496
$96,066
2016
$2,510 (+1.4%)
$48,570 + $47,496
$96,066
2015
$2,475 (+1.9%)
$47,618 + $46,565
$94,183
2014
$2,430 (+2.4%)
$45,985 + $44,968
$90,953
2013
$2,374 (+2.7%)
$45,985 + $44,968
$90,953
2012
$2,311 (+1.9%)
$45,778 + $44,765
$90,543
2011
$2,268 (+1.9%)
$44,881 + $43,888
$88,769
2010
$2,226 (+5.1%)
$44,001 + $43,028
$87,029
2009
$2,118 (+8.0%)
$43,673 + $42,707
$86,380
2008
$1,961
$43,777 + $42,809
$86,586
Tax history for 98 Underhill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,782 (+1.6%)
$950,277 + $277,705
$1,227,982
2024
$15,537 (+1.7%)
$931,645 + $272,260
$1,203,905
2023
$15,281 (+3.2%)
$913,378 + $266,922
$1,180,300
2022
$14,813 (+2.0%)
$895,469 + $261,689
$1,157,158
2021
$14,518 (+31.3%)
$877,911 + $256,558
$1,134,469
2020
$11,060 (+295.1%)
$860,698 + $251,528
$1,112,226
2019
$2,799 (+4.9%)
$714,000 + $102,000
$816,000
2018
$2,669 (+3.7%)
$50,531 + $49,413
$99,944
2017
$2,575 (+2.6%)
$48,570 + $47,496
$96,066
2016
$2,510 (+1.4%)
$48,570 + $47,496
$96,066
2015
$2,475 (+1.9%)
$47,618 + $46,565
$94,183
2014
$2,430 (+2.4%)
$45,985 + $44,968
$90,953
2013
$2,374 (+2.7%)
$45,985 + $44,968
$90,953
2012
$2,311 (+1.9%)
$45,778 + $44,765
$90,543
2011
$2,268 (+1.9%)
$44,881 + $43,888
$88,769
2010
$2,226 (+5.1%)
$44,001 + $43,028
$87,029
2009
$2,118 (+8.0%)
$43,673 + $42,707
$86,380
2008
$1,961
$43,777 + $42,809
$86,586
*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
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,849
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2730430028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jun 12, 2019 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Replace windows and doors in their existing locations. Remodel a kitchen and bathrooms according to the provided plans.
Bathroom
Kitchen
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate,Eat In Kitchen,Range/Oven Free Standing
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,849
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Down
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1849
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 17000
Lot Size Area: 0.39
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,849
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2730430028
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
Orinda Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
10/10
Miramonte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 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
$1.25M – $1.51M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.