Built by Walter Christie in 1938 and tucked on a charming cul-de-sac in the Orinda Country Club hills, 23 El Verano has been cherished by only three families across nearly nine decadeseach leaving a thoughtful mark on this remarkable property. Set on a private .78-acre lot, the home offers 4+ bedrooms and 3 baths, multiple fireplaces, and timeless warmth. A beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious family room and patios on both sides, complemented by formal living and dining areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The private primary suite features a large bath with jetted tub, separate shower, and a serene deck overlooking the pool and hills beyond. Four bedrooms plus an office on one level create an ideal layout. Downstairs, a flexible second living space offers pool access, a full bath, and laundry room. Outdoors, terraced gardens, fruit trees, greenhouse, and hillside nooks invite year-round enjoyment. A solar-heated pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and putting green complete this exceptional homea true legacy property awaiting its next chapter.
Sold for $2,675,000 on 11/05/25
$2,675,000
23 El Verano, Orinda, CA 94563
4beds
3,167sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.83 Acres Lot
$2,674,600 Zestimate®
$845/sqft
$7,110 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 10:33am
Listed by:
Lauren Steinberg DRE #02060853 510-599-0592,
Compass 415-345-3000,
Diana Klein DRE #02020044 415-465-3782,
Compass
Bought with:
Brian Rochford, DRE #01470068
Rochford Real Estate
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425079881
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Jetted Tub, Shower Stall(s)
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside Room
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,167
- Total interior livable area: 3,167 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
- Pool features: Solar Heat
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Jetted Tub, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 0.83 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 2622410013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Orinda
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
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Estimated market value
$2,674,600