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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,519 sqft
31 Orinda View Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.87 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$675/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,600/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This thoughtfully designed custom home was built in 1994 by acclaimed local builder John French, and has been loved by its second owners for the past 25 years. Built to the highest standards, the home features vaulted ceilings, extra wide hallways, extensive mouldings, and solid hardwood floors in all main living areas. Expansive walls of windows in the living, dining, family rooms and master bedroom create bright and airy living spaces and maximize views of the yard and surrounding hills. Tucked...This thoughtfully designed custom home was built in 1994 by acclaimed local builder John French, and has been loved by its second owners for the past 25 years. Built to the highest standards, the home features vaulted ceilings, extra wide hallways, extensive mouldings, and solid hardwood floors in all main living areas. Expansive walls of windows in the living, dining, family rooms and master bedroom create bright and airy living spaces and maximize views of the yard and surrounding hills. Tucked away on an expansive approx. .87 acre gated lot, with front and back grassy areas for play and gorgeous views from the backyard. Enjoy the landscaped gardens and play spaces as they are or add a pool, guest unit or veggie gardens. Located on a private road in the Orinda Downs, the location offers privacy and quiet, while still conveniently less than 10 minutes to downtown Lafayette or Orinda. Award winning K-12 Orinda schools. Welcome Home!
  • Listed by: Emily Estrada DRE #01942438 • Village Associates Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40922240

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,350,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

Orinda, CA

9 comparable properties found

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1

$2,250,000

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Square Feet
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$2,567,890 | 90 Overhill Road, Orinda, CA 94563
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Sold 03/25/26

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Sold 11/04/25

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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Associates Real Estate, Emily Estrada, DRE #01942438

Sold By A.G. Realty, Katarina Gailas, DRE #02033175

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Property Information for 31 Orinda View Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • City: ORINDA
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: Not Listed
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Custom, Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Side Yard Access, Guest Parking
  • View: Hills
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 0.87 AC / 38,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Dining Room, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Primary Bath Features: Double Sinks, Marble, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Walk-In Closet 2+
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public, Other (Irrigation)
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Playground
  • HOA Documents: Other HOA Docs
  • HOA Dues: $1,600.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Management Fee
  • HOA Name: ORINDA DOWNS HOA
  • HOA Phone: 925-566-6668
  • HOA Transfer Fees: No Transfer Fee
  • HOA Fees Freq: Annually
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Security Gate, Smoke Detector, Internet Available
  • Builder/Architect: John French
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 38000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 38000.0
  • Roof: Cement
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3519
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Full Fence, Landscape Back
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Acres: 0.87
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Orinda (925) 254-4901
  • Directions to Property: Happy Valley Rd to Orinda View Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 365-460-006-7
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 31 Orinda View Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #40922240

$2,375,000
Nov 19, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #CC40922240

$2,375,000
Nov 19, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40922240

$2,375,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2020

Sold

CRMLS #40922240

$2,375,000
11/19/2020

Sold

MLSListings #CC40922240

$2,375,000
11/19/2020

Sold

EBRD #40922240

$2,375,000

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

Public Records for 31 Orinda View Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,656,120Additions$966,070Total$2,622,190
Tax Record2025$31,398 ($2,617 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,519 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,519 SqFtStories1Lot Size38,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1995CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN365-460-006

Schools near 31 Orinda View 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
Sleepy Hollow 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 31 Orinda View Road, Orinda, CA 94563
$2,375,000
4
3,519
38,000
$4,500,000
5
5,335
35,000
4
4.5
5,032
27,000
5
3.5
4,316
38,000
$3,025,000
4
4,035
35,000
$2,625,000
5
4,145
34,000

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