78 Orchard Road

Sold 12/19/14
Sold 12/19/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,300,000
3 beds2,229 sqft
78 Orchard Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.59 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$583/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

For Comp purposes only. Classic architecture and a beautifully landscaped backyard make this property a timeless treasure. Situated on a coveted street in Orinda's Glorietta area.For Comp purposes only. Classic architecture and a beautifully landscaped backyard make this property a timeless treasure. Situated on a coveted street in Orinda's Glorietta area.
  • Listed by: Lori Legler DRE #00805132 • Compass
Listing closed: 12/19/2014 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40683181

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Property Information for 78 Orchard Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • City: ORINDA
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: GLORIETTA
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Wooded, Other
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.59 AC / 25,625 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family 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, Other Heat
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Window Coverings
  • Builder/Architect: Classic
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Creek Front, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 25625
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 25625.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2229
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Tool Shed
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.56
Location Details
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Census Tract: 3530.02
  • Parcel Number: 269-061-021
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Orinda (925) 254-4901

Property History for 78 Orchard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2014

Sold

EBRD #40683181

$1,300,000—
Dec 5, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #484478172

$1,300,000—
Nov 3, 2014

Pending

EBRD #40683181

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2014

Sold

EBRD #40683181

$1,300,000
12/05/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #484478172

$1,300,000
11/03/2014

Pending

EBRD #40683181

—

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

Public Records for 78 Orchard Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,225,882Additions$410,210Total$1,636,092
Tax Record2025$20,367 ($1,697 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,229 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,229 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated2000CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN269-061-021

Schools near 78 Orchard Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glorietta 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
Glorietta 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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$1,300,000
3
2,229
25,625
80 Orchard Road, Orinda, CA 94563
$1,140,000
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2,105
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