71 Ardilla Road

Sold 3/16/20
Sold 3/16/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,257,305
3 beds1,852 sqft$679/sqft
71 Ardilla Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1923Year Built
$679/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Nestled under the oak trees between two creeks, this Orinda farmhouse in the woods is a hidden gem. Built in 1923, this home’s character compliments the lush landscape that surrounds the private and tranquil property. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, one car garage with three additional parking spaces on site ,and expansive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. An updated kitchen and bathrooms blend with original craftsman details and a large unfinished attic...Nestled under the oak trees between two creeks, this Orinda farmhouse in the woods is a hidden gem. Built in 1923, this home’s character compliments the lush landscape that surrounds the private and tranquil property. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, one car garage with three additional parking spaces on site ,and expansive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. An updated kitchen and bathrooms blend with original craftsman details and a large unfinished attic has huge potential. Enjoy your morning coffee or a meal with family and friends under the canopy of trees with the relaxing sound of the creek behind you. This property is located near hiking trails, Orinda shops, Highway 24 and BART.
  • Listed by: Rob Terry DRE #01900468 • Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l
  • Listed by: Thomas Wolf DRE #02044169 • HomeSmart Optima Realty
Listing closed: 03/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40893271

Recent comparable sales

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$1,350,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Orinda, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l, Rob Terry, DRE #01900468; HomeSmart Optima Realty, Thomas Wolf, DRE #02044169

Sold By Compass, Karen Paulsen, DRE #01351931

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Property Information for 71 Ardilla Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • City: ORINDA
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: ORINDA PARK
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Farm House
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • View: Wooded
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,300 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Leased, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Creek Front, Secluded
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 21300
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21300.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1852
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s)
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Acres: 0.49
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: camino Pablo/North Lane/Ardilla
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 264-120-018-9
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 71 Ardilla Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #40893271

$1,257,305—
Mar 16, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40893271

$1,257,305—
Mar 16, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #BE40893271

$1,257,305—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2020

Sold

CRMLS #40893271

$1,257,305
03/16/2020

Sold

EBRD #40893271

$1,257,305
03/16/2020

Sold

MLSListings #BE40893271

$1,257,305

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

Public Records for 71 Ardilla Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,003,965Additions$398,572Total$1,402,537
Tax Record2025$17,671 ($1,473 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,852 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1980CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN264-120-018

Schools near 71 Ardilla Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Orinda Intermediate School
Public - 6 to 8
Miramonte High School
Public - 9 to 12
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
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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Nearby home values

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This home: 71 Ardilla Road, Orinda, CA 94563
$1,257,305
3
1,852
21,300
73 Ardilla Road, Orinda, CA 94563
$1,335,000
4
2,350
18,180
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$835,000
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1,810
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4
3
2,545
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1,460
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