Situated on a private .88 acre lot this gated Mid-Century modern home offers the best of California indoor-outdoor living with an open floor plan, wood beamed ceiling and floor-to ceiling windows. Easy outdoor access to the beautiful pool/spa combination complete with waterfalls. The property features three distinct outdoor entertaining spaces that seamlessly blend the indoors and outdoors. Step inside the spacious living room with gas fireplace, high ceilings, built in shelving and wood floors. The gorgeous kitchen/great room offers sleek white cabinetry, a marble island, high-end stainless-steel appliances, gas fireplace, wood floors and direct access to a private deck ideal for outdoor dining. The large primary retreat has lots of closet space and a recently remodeled bathroom. Two car garage plus parking for multiple cars. The lot backs up to the Reservoir Rim Trial and has an entrance directly to the trail. The expansive yard also includes many areas of mature gardens and a lawn area perfect for kids to play. Owned solar for the pool. Very special home where you can see nature and trees from every room in the house! A peaceful retreat yet easy access to Hwy 24, BART, downtown Orinda, downtown Lafayette and the top-rated schools!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$1,114Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Griessel•DRE #00990089• BHHS Drysdale Properties
Bought with Pablo Tiscareno•DRE #01921705• Vanguard Properties
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41083587
Feb 24, 2025
Sold
$2,445,000
$1,095/sq ft
Feb 4, 2025
Pending
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Jan 24, 2025
Listed
$2,495,000
$1,118/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40943173
May 4, 2021
Sold
$2,250,000
$1,008/sq ft
Apr 9, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 1, 2021
Listed
$1,775,000
$795/sq ft
+31
Nestled in the hills of Orinda, sits this gated Mid-Century contemporary home that offers the best of California indoor-outdoor living: open floor plan, wood beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and easy outdoor access. Meticulously updated, this home offers a spacious formal living room w/ gas fireplace. The Chef’s eat-in kitchen/great room offers sleek white cabinetry, a marble island & high end appliances. Spacious Primary retreat w large closets & a beautifully designed bathroom. Two additional bedrooms are served by an accommodating bathroom. This .88 acre property is ideal for entertaining with a built-in barbeque, deck, and flagstone patio surrounding a pool/spa. A turf area is a place to enjoy a quiet thought by a waterfall. There are also mature gardens and vegetable beds w/ uplighting to highlight the ambience. This private property backs up to the Rim Trail and is conveniently located minutes from Hwy. 24, Bart and downtown Orinda & top-rated Orinda Schools.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40262985
Jun 6, 2007
Sold
$1,600,000
$717/sq ft
May 8, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2007
Listed
$1,550,000
$694/sq ft
+3
WHAT A FAB. MINI-ESTATE. SO MUCH FLARE AND AMBIANCE. OUTDOOR LIVING IS IMPORTANT POOL AREA OR JUST QUIET PATIO/FOUNTAIN AREA. INCREDIBLE KITCHEN..W VIKING STOVE--.INCREDIBLE HM FOR ENTERTAINING ALTHO ON RHM BLVD. ONCE YOU GO THRU THE GATES--YOU ARE IN ANOTHER WORLD
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11206703
Nov 19, 2003
Sold
$1,224,000
$548/sq ft
Oct 8, 2003
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2003
Listed
$1,250,000
$560/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 1998
Sold
$575,000
$258/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10243835
Jan 15, 1998
Listing Removed
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Dec 15, 1997
Sold
$575,000
$258/sq ft
Sep 4, 1997
Listed
$575,000
$258/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27243835
Jan 15, 1998
Sold
$575,000
$258/sq ft
Dec 15, 1997
Listing Removed
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Sep 4, 1997
Listed
$575,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 16, 1990
Sold
$360,000
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,756 (+1.6%)
$1,428,000 + $1,065,900
$2,493,900
2024
$29,290 (+1.7%)
$1,353,040 + $1,082,432
$2,435,472
2023
$28,800 (+2.3%)
$1,326,510 + $1,061,208
$2,387,718
2022
$28,161 (+51.0%)
$1,300,500 + $1,040,400
$2,340,900
2021
$18,653 (+1.7%)
$1,275,000 + $1,020,000
$2,295,000
2020
$18,342 (−1.6%)
$700,000 + $775,000
$1,475,000
2019
$18,646 (+10.0%)
$721,602 + $728,398
$1,450,000
2018
$16,951 (+1.0%)
$721,602 + $728,398
$1,450,000
2017
$16,791 (+5.4%)
$696,719 + $703,281
$1,400,000
2016
$15,926 (+3.0%)
$696,719 + $703,281
$1,400,000
2015
$15,467 (+10.8%)
$662,132 + $668,368
$1,330,500
2014
$13,959 (+19.6%)
$564,591 + $569,909
$1,134,500
2013
$11,670 (+7.2%)
$564,591 + $569,909
$1,134,500
2012
$10,886 (+6.9%)
$471,529 + $475,971
$947,500
2011
$10,185 (−16.2%)
$441,919 + $446,081
$888,000
2010
$12,153 (−10.0%)
$408,078 + $411,922
$820,000
2009
$13,508 (−7.9%)
$502,384 + $507,116
$1,009,500
2008
$14,662
$568,822 + $574,178
$1,143,000
Tax history for 99 Rheem Blvd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,756 (+1.6%)
$1,428,000 + $1,065,900
$2,493,900
2024
$29,290 (+1.7%)
$1,353,040 + $1,082,432
$2,435,472
2023
$28,800 (+2.3%)
$1,326,510 + $1,061,208
$2,387,718
2022
$28,161 (+51.0%)
$1,300,500 + $1,040,400
$2,340,900
2021
$18,653 (+1.7%)
$1,275,000 + $1,020,000
$2,295,000
2020
$18,342 (−1.6%)
$700,000 + $775,000
$1,475,000
2019
$18,646 (+10.0%)
$721,602 + $728,398
$1,450,000
2018
$16,951 (+1.0%)
$721,602 + $728,398
$1,450,000
2017
$16,791 (+5.4%)
$696,719 + $703,281
$1,400,000
2016
$15,926 (+3.0%)
$696,719 + $703,281
$1,400,000
2015
$15,467 (+10.8%)
$662,132 + $668,368
$1,330,500
2014
$13,959 (+19.6%)
$564,591 + $569,909
$1,134,500
2013
$11,670 (+7.2%)
$564,591 + $569,909
$1,134,500
2012
$10,886 (+6.9%)
$471,529 + $475,971
$947,500
2011
$10,185 (−16.2%)
$441,919 + $446,081
$888,000
2010
$12,153 (−10.0%)
$408,078 + $411,922
$820,000
2009
$13,508 (−7.9%)
$502,384 + $507,116
$1,009,500
2008
$14,662
$568,822 + $574,178
$1,143,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Remove and replace an existing stacked stone retaining wall with a new concrete retaining wall and tie it into an existing concrete wall section. Install a subdrain and two sets of stairs.
Grading
Feb 26, 2024 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Install a new energy management system and replace a sub-panel. Install a new 240-volt circuit for an electric vehicle charger with a plug.
Electrical
Ev charger
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Double Sinks
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Double Sinks
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
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.