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!
Sold for $1,181,000
$1,181,000
53 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
3beds
2,498sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,168,700 Zestimate®
$473/sqft
$6,302 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,168,700
$1.05M - $1.30M
$6,302/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 18, 2025 at 05:38pm
Listed by:
Karen Richmond DRE #01722616 925-852-1100,
Compass
Bought with:
Jonathan Reining, DRE #02217990
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41095051
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Wet Bar
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Space Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet, Cork
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,498
- Total interior livable area: 2,498 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 2, Other, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2640500258
- Special conditions: Subject to Court Confirmation
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brown Shingle,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Tar/Gravel,Cement
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Orinda
- Subdivision: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $1,181,000-5.4%$473/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41095051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Pending sale | $1,248,000$500/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41095051 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,248,000+634.1%$500/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41095051 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1984 | Sold | $170,000$68/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,297 +1.6% | $377,148 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,200 +1.6% | $369,754 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,101 +6.2% | $362,505 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94563
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wagner Ranch Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 10/10Miramonte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
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Estimated market value$1,168,700
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Estimated market value
$1,168,700