Totally renovated and thoughtfully reimagined, this stunning single-story retreat blends modern design with soulful, farm-to-table living. Surrounded by rolling hills and framed by walls of windows, the home captures breathtaking views while filling every space with warm natural light. Sea Ranch–inspired wood siding and a sleek metal roof create timeless character, while the open-concept kitchen and family room form the true heart of the home inside. Expansive sliders create seamless indoor-outdoor living—perfect for gathering with friends, hosting dinners sourced from your own garden, or enjoying peaceful mornings overlooking the hills. Designed with sustainability in mind, the home features energy-efficient heat pump systems for heating, cooling and hot water, and Tesla Powerwalls that provide energy storage and backup power. Oversized bedrooms and spa-inspired bathrooms feature elevated finishes and calming designs. Outside, soak in the hot tub under the stars, harvest from raised garden beds, and enjoy a charming homestead setting with dwarf goats and chickens. A thriving, established orchard enhances the property with 50 miniature fruit trees, along with grapes, passion vines, and blueberry bushes—all supported by drip irrigation. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle.
For sale
$1,995,000
257 Orchard Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
4beds
2,609sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.51 Acres Lot
$1,931,500 Zestimate®
$765/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Surrounded by rolling hillsStunning single-story retreatModern designDrip irrigationWarm natural lightBreathtaking viewsOversized bedrooms
- 10 days |
- 2,081 |
- 134 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 02, 2026 at 01:26am
Listed by:
Brionna Chang DRE #01416218 925-357-0779,
Redfin
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41127923
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Au Pair
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Au Pair, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,609
- Total interior livable area: 2,609 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: None, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Hills, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2703010104
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: None
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Glorietta
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orinda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $765/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,511,167
- Annual tax amount: $19,645
- Price range: $2M - $2M
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$1,931,500
$1.83M - $2.03M
$6,582/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+88.8%$765/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41127923 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listing removed | $7,100$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,100$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2017 | Sold | $1,056,590$405/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40767972 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,645 +1.5% | $1,511,167 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,363 +1.7% | $1,481,537 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,034 +4.6% | $1,452,488 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $18,204 +4.9% | $1,369,009 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $17,359 +13.7% | $1,301,187 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $15,265 +4% | $1,129,487 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,676 +8.3% | $1,107,341 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,552 +517.5% | $1,085,630 +1139.2% |
| 2017 | $2,195 +2.9% | $87,609 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,133 +3.9% | $85,892 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,053 | $84,602 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,053 | $82,946 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $82,572 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,954 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,367 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,774 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $78,962 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $77,415 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $75,898 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,411 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,953 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $71,523 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,213 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,837 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $67,488 |
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Est. payment
$11,738/mo
Principal & interest
$9826
Property taxes
$1912
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Neighborhood: 94563
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- 8/10Del Rey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Miramonte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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