271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd

4,347 Sq. Ft.
$644 / Sq. Ft.
4,347
Sq. Ft.
$644
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Designed by a Japanese architect, 271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd is a distinctive hillside estate where thoughtful design and natural surroundings come together. Set above the fog on nearly 1.5 acres, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home captures expansive views of Briones Open Space and the nearby reservoir. Soaring ceilings, generous room proportions, and walls of glass fill the home with exceptional natural light. An interior courtyard with a koi pond creates a serene focal point, while a flexible tatami room...Designed by a Japanese architect, 271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd is a distinctive hillside estate where thoughtful design and natural surroundings come together. Set above the fog on nearly 1.5 acres, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home captures expansive views of Briones Open Space and the nearby reservoir. Soaring ceilings, generous room proportions, and walls of glass fill the home with exceptional natural light. An interior courtyard with a koi pond creates a serene focal point, while a flexible tatami room offers space for meditation, fitness, or creative use. A wraparound deck extends the living areas outdoors, framing panoramic views and connecting to the pool, spa, and gazebo for effortless entertaining. A spacious recreation room opens directly to the pool area, while the multi-level primary suite provides a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath and soaking tub. Additional en-suite bedrooms with deck access and two dedicated office spaces offer flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. Private yet conveniently located near top-rated Orinda schools, downtown amenities, Grizzly Peak trails, and commuter routes to San Francisco and Marin, this architect-designed home offers a rare blend of privacy, views, and timeless architecture.
  1. Listed by Raquel Parikh • DRE #02139788 • SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC
  2. Listed by Devang Parikh • DRE #01815439 • SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC

Property Details for 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road

City
ORINDA
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ORINDA C.C.
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Mid Century Modern, See Remarks
Garage Spaces
3
Garage/Parking
Attached
View
Hills, Lake, Mt Diablo
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 12:55 PM

Property Details for 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road

StatusNew
MLS #41123442
Days on CompassListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1988
Lot Size1.38 AC / 60,000 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC, Raquel Parikh, DRE #02139788; SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC, Devang Parikh, DRE #01815439
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Building Information for 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size1.38 AC / 60,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,862 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,642

Property Taxes

$2,220

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Inside Room, Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: Cabana, Hot Tub/Spa, Pool Cover, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool: Private
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Public Water, PublicSewer
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Security Alarm - Owned, Sound System
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Pool Site, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 60000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 60000.0
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4347
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Other
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Acres: 1.38
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Camino Pablo to Monte Vista Ridge Road
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 264-260-011
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41123442

$2,799,000
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41123442

$2,799,000
Sep 2, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41088036

$3,000,000
Sep 2, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41088036

Jun 18, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41088036

$3,000,000
Jun 18, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41088036

$3,000,000
Jun 1, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #MR41061753

$3,400,000
Mar 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41088036

$3,250,000
Mar 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41088036

$3,250,000
Jan 1, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #MR41036198

$3,750,000
Nov 11, 2024

Expired

EBRD #41061753

Nov 11, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41061753

Nov 11, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41061753

$3,400,000
Jun 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41061753

$3,400,000
Jun 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41061753

$3,400,000
Nov 6, 2023

Expired

EBRD #41036198

Nov 6, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41036198

$3,750,000
Nov 6, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41036198

Aug 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41036198

$3,750,000
Aug 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41036198

$3,750,000
Apr 6, 2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41016942

$4,000,000
Apr 6, 2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41016942

Jan 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41016942

$4,000,000
Jan 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41016942

$4,000,000
Oct 27, 2022

Withdrawn

RESFAR #41008094

$4,000,000
Oct 27, 2022

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41008094

$4,000,000
Oct 27, 2022

Withdrawn

EBRD #41008094

Sep 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41008094

$4,000,000
Sep 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41008094

$4,000,000
Sep 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41008094

$4,000,000
Apr 3, 2000

Sold

EBRD #11042946

$1,400,000
Apr 3, 2000

Sold

MLSListings #CC11042946

$1,400,000
Feb 25, 2000

Pending

EBRD #11042946

Feb 25, 2000

Pending

MLSListings #CC11042946

Feb 14, 2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11042946

$1,475,000
Feb 14, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11042946

$1,475,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41123442

$2,799,000
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41123442

$2,799,000
09/02/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41088036

$3,000,000
09/02/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41088036

06/18/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41088036

$3,000,000
06/18/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41088036

$3,000,000
06/01/2025

Expired

MLSListings #MR41061753

$3,400,000
03/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41088036

$3,250,000
03/06/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41088036

$3,250,000
01/01/2025

Expired

MLSListings #MR41036198

$3,750,000
11/11/2024

Expired

EBRD #41061753

11/11/2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41061753

11/11/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41061753

$3,400,000
06/20/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41061753

$3,400,000
06/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41061753

$3,400,000
11/06/2023

Expired

EBRD #41036198

11/06/2023

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41036198

$3,750,000
11/06/2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41036198

08/16/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41036198

$3,750,000
08/16/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41036198

$3,750,000
04/06/2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41016942

$4,000,000
04/06/2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41016942

01/12/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41016942

$4,000,000
01/12/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41016942

$4,000,000
10/27/2022

Withdrawn

RESFAR #41008094

$4,000,000
10/27/2022

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41008094

$4,000,000
10/27/2022

Withdrawn

EBRD #41008094

09/09/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41008094

$4,000,000
09/09/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41008094

$4,000,000
09/09/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41008094

$4,000,000
04/03/2000

Sold

EBRD #11042946

$1,400,000
04/03/2000

Sold

MLSListings #CC11042946

$1,400,000
02/25/2000

Pending

EBRD #11042946

02/25/2000

Pending

MLSListings #CC11042946

02/14/2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11042946

$1,475,000
02/14/2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11042946

$1,475,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$614,786Additions$1,536,979Total$2,151,765
Tax Record2025$26,640 ($2,220 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,347 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,347 SqFtStories1Lot Size60,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN264-260-011-4

Schools near 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Orinda Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Miramonte High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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271 Monte Vista Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Orinda, CA 94563. This property was listed for sale on February 9, 2026 by SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC, it's currently listed at $2,799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on April 3, 2000. This listing's school districts are Orinda Union Elementary School District, Acalanes Union High School District. Nearby schools include Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Orinda Intermediate School and Miramonte High School. 271 Monte Vista Ridge Road is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 4,347 sqft single family home built in 1988.

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Listing Courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC, Raquel Parikh, DRE #02139788; SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC, Devang Parikh, DRE #01815439

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