NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Monte Vista Rd Orinda, CA 94563

Orinda Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,119,000 - $1,408,608

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,498 Sq Ft
$501/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2025

Last sale price $1,181,000 $473 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,249 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Wagner Ranch Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Great Value! Tons of Character in the desirable hills of Orinda, this livable fixer on the market for the first time in 41 years, offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home. Quiet and serene with Peek-a-boo views of Mt Diablo, this special home underwent a major expansion in 1977 boasting 2498 sq.ft., 3BD/2.5BA & office. Impressive living spaces w/two gas fireplaces, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, wide-plank HW floors, large windows/skylights all provide a unique architectural backdrop for an exciting new chapter! Sharpen your design skills, open concept kitchen/family combo offers plenty of room to re-create. The Japanese inspired primary suite was chic back in the day-keep it as is...or craft your perfect escape! Office has exterior access. Two bedrooms have ensuite sink & share Jack-and-Jill bath. Low Maintenance Yard w/small rosemary garden, decks on both levels offer seamless indoor/outdoor living from every room. Bring your contractor & see this wonderful place to call home in the sought-after neighborhood above Wagner Ranch Elementary, minutes to the Village, shopping, BART & Hwy 24 for easy commuting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Richmond

Compass License #01722616 Listed on: 04/25/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jon Reining

Compass License #02217990

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 7,020 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Fiber Cement Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Cork
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Space Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2640500258

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

7,020 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Camino Pablo to Monte Vista
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet, Cork
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tar/Gravel, Cement
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 2, Other, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Space Heater
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7020
  • Parcel Number: 2640500258

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karen Richmond
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jon Reining
Compass
List Price
$1,248,000
Sold Price
$1,181,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$67,000
-5.37%
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$1,252,152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,152
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$826,700
Interest Rate
0.0675%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,181,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $832,750
Closed $826,700
Closed $300,000
Closed $200,000
Closed $938,250
Closed $100,000
Closed $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $1,181,000 -5.4% $473 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,248,000 -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $1,248,000 -- $500 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $6,297 $377,148 $204,680 $172,468
2024 $6,200 $369,754 $200,667 $169,087
2023 $6,101 $362,505 $196,733 $165,772
2022 $5,746 $355,398 $192,876 $162,522
2021 $5,633 $348,431 $189,095 $159,336
2019 $5,531 $338,099 $183,488 $154,611
2018 $5,171 $331,471 $179,891 $151,580
2017 $5,011 $324,972 $176,364 $148,608
2016 $4,887 $318,601 $172,906 $145,695
2015 $4,844 $313,816 $170,309 $143,507
2014 $4,766 $307,669 $166,973 $140,696
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karen Richmond

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Karen Richmond

    Compass

    (925) 270-4269

    3 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Karen Richmond
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jon Reining

    Compass

    (510) 684-6946

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Jon Reining
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41095051

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 264-050-025-8

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Orinda Village

53 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA

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