Glorietta Estate with Pool and Breathtaking Mount Diablo Views! Tucked away on nearly half an acre in one of Orinda’s coveted neighborhoods, this rare custom-built home offers sweeping views, Luxurious Poolside Living, and a timeless design. Built in 1992 and meticulously maintained by one family, this 4+ bedroom home is ready for its next chapter. Step inside to vaulted ceilings and soaring windows that invite natural light to flow effortlessly. The open-concept layout was designed for both everyday comfort and elegant entertaining. The heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen complete with a dramatic granite island, large pantry, eat-in breakfast area, and access to the outdoor patio for al fresco dining. With 4+ bedrooms, 2 on the main-level and 2+ upstairs bedrooms and a rec room, 2 living rooms, a formal dining room, an office, and a wet bar, this home offers the perfect versatile design. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat featuring dual walk-in closets, a spa-like shower and bath, sauna, and a connected nursery or office. Four doors lead to the Backyard Paradise with a Recently Resurfaced Pool, sun deck, and a lush secluded garden. New Roof in May 2025. Only minutes from Glorietta Elementary, Meadow Swim & Tennis Club, Orinda Square, and 1.3 miles from BART.
For sale
$3,000,000
78 Scenic Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
4beds
3,909sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.49 Acres Lot
$2,878,400 Zestimate®
$767/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recently resurfaced poolBackyard paradiseSweeping viewsSoaring windowsDramatic granite islandOpen-concept layoutExpansive primary suite
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 01:15pm
Listed by:
Sarah Schisler DRE #01322781 510-390-1330,
Keller Williams VIP Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41100271

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room, Office, Study
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
Heating
- Zoned, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Den, Storage, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Den, Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,909
- Total interior livable area: 3,909 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, RV/Boat Parking, Guest, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Back
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool Sweep
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Mt Diablo, Valley
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2691420091
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding - Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orinda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $767/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,487,550
- Annual tax amount: $18,720
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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