$1,780,000
OPEN SUN 2PM - 4PM

38 Saint Stephens Dr Orinda, CA 94563

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $10,609/month

Total Views 1,742
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,012 Sq Ft
$591 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

Convenience, tranquility, views and income opportunity! Welcome to peaceful, casual living in this beautiful 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering 2,904 sq. ft. of living space on a lush and private 0.72-acre lot. tucked away in nature yet just minutes from Highway 24 and the Orinda BART station, this rare gem combines everyday convenience with serene seclusion. Step inside to find panoramic views from the living room and dining area, two cozy wood-burning fireplaces, and a spacious family room ideal for entertaining. Modern upgrades include owned solar panels, an EV charging station, and a detached office—perfect for today’s remote work lifestyle or a meditation room. Outdoors, enjoy mature fruit trees, gorgeous, landscaped gardens, two tranquil waterfalls, and expansive decks that invite relaxation and al fresco dining. The property also features a flexible lower-level in-law unit (approx. 600 sq. ft., unpermitted) with a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, laundry and living space—ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income (previously rented for $2,250/month). This is your opportunity to own a private, nature-filled retreat in north Orinda!!

Listing Agent

Ann Sharf

Village Associates Real Estate License #01156966 Listed on: 07/02/2025

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, July 27, 2025
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    7/27/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    7/27/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00
    Convenience, tranquility, views and income opportunity! Welcome to peaceful, casual living in this beautiful 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering 2,904 sq. ft. of living space on a lush and private 0.72-acre lot. tucked away in nature yet just minutes from Highway 24 and the Orinda BART station, this rare gem combines everyday convenience with serene seclusion
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,110

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Orinda C.C. Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2601200021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,110

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Orinda C.C.
  • Directions: Hwy 24 to St Stephens
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31500
  • Parcel Number: 2601200021

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,110 $634,695 $367,944 $266,751
2024 $8,961 $622,251 $360,730 $261,521
2023 $8,961 $610,051 $353,657 $256,394
2022 $8,571 $598,090 $346,723 $251,367
2021 $8,401 $586,364 $339,925 $246,439
2019 $8,273 $568,975 $329,844 $239,131
2018 $7,685 $557,820 $323,377 $234,443
2017 $7,461 $546,884 $317,037 $229,847
2016 $7,279 $536,162 $310,821 $225,341
2015 $7,228 $528,110 $306,153 $221,957
2014 $7,120 $517,766 $300,156 $217,610
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $1,780,000 -- $591 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $650,000 Unknown
Closed $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $435,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $208,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41103488

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 260-120-002-1

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Happy Valley

38 Saint Stephens Dr, Orinda, CA

This home is located at 38 Saint Stephens Dr, Orinda, CA 94563 and is currently priced at $1,780,000, approximately $590 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 38 Saint Stephens Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, Orinda Intermediate School, and Miramonte High School.

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