Designed by a Japanese architect, 271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd is a distinctive hillside estate where thoughtful design and natural surroundings come together. Set above the fog on nearly 1.5 acres, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home captures expansive views of Briones Open Space and the nearby reservoir. Soaring ceilings, generous room proportions, and walls of glass fill the home with exceptional natural light. An interior courtyard with a koi pond creates a serene focal point, while a flexible tatami room offers space for meditation, fitness, or creative use. A wraparound deck extends the living areas outdoors, framing panoramic views and connecting to the pool, spa, and gazebo for effortless entertaining. A spacious recreation room opens directly to the pool area, while the multi-level primary suite provides a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath and soaking tub. Additional en-suite bedrooms with deck access and two dedicated office spaces offer flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. Private yet conveniently located near top-rated Orinda schools, downtown amenities, Grizzly Peak trails, and commuter routes to San Francisco and Marin, this architect-designed home offers a rare blend of privacy, views, and timeless architecture.
Sold for $2,715,000
$2,715,000
271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
5beds
4,347sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
1.38 Acres Lot
$2,723,700 Zestimate®
$625/sqft
$7,987 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,723,700
$2.45M - $3.02M
$7,987/mo
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Listed by:
Raquel Parikh DRE #02139788 510-926-5089,
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC,
Devang Parikh DRE #01815439 415-812-3777,
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC
Bought with:
Adam Dobrinich, DRE #01736583
LPT Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41123442
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Inside Room
Features
- Dining Area, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,347
- Total interior livable area: 4,347 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three or More Stories
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Cabana, Pool Cover, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Lake, Mt Diablo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 1.38 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Pool Site
Details
- Parcel number: 264260011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Mid Century Modern,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Alarm - Owned
Location
- Region: Orinda
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Call Listing Agent
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $2,715,000-3%$625/sqft |
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| 3/21/2026 | Pending sale | $2,799,000$644/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,799,000-6.7%$644/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000,000$690/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Price change | $3,000,000-7.7%$690/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000-4.4%$748/sqft |
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| 10/12/2024 | Listing removed | $3,400,000$782/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41061753 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,400,000-9.3%$782/sqft |
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| 11/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000+167.9%$863/sqft |
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| 4/3/2000 | Sold | $1,400,000$322/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #11042946 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,640 +1.6% | $2,151,765 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,225 +1.7% | $2,109,575 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,788 +2.4% | $2,068,212 +2% |
| 2022 | $25,190 +2% | $2,027,660 +2% |
| 2021 | $24,687 +1% | $1,987,903 +1% |
| 2020 | $24,443 +0.2% | $1,967,521 +2% |
| 2019 | $24,404 +8.6% | $1,928,943 +2% |
| 2018 | $22,467 +2.7% | $1,891,121 +2% |
| 2017 | $21,868 +2.5% | $1,854,041 +2% |
| 2016 | $21,342 +15.2% | $1,817,688 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $18,531 | $1,771,000 +15.3% |
| 2014 | $18,531 | $1,536,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,536,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,536,500 -8.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,679,532 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,666,981 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,670,942 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,638,179 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,606,059 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,574,569 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,543,696 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,513,428 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,485,691 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,456,560 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,428,000 |
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Neighborhood: 94563
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Wagner Ranch Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 10/10Miramonte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Orinda
- 94563
- 271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd