A beautiful Mediterranean home in Orinda, featuring classic upgrades, a practical 5-bedroom floor plan, and an EPIC backyard. Located on Bates Blvd, one of the best streets in the city, this home offers easy access to downtown amenities, Hwy 24, BART, and top-rated Orinda schools. From the curb, fresh paint and landscaping set the stage, with outdoor lighting highlighting a stunning Elm tree. Inside, the updated kitchen with wood cabinets and granite countertops flows into the dining and family rooms, all with views of the lush backyard. The yard is an entertainer’s dream, boasting artificial turf, a built-in BBQ + kitchen, TV, and a basketball court- come play! The main floor also features a flexible 5th bedroom, ideal for a playroom or office, and a guest bedroom. Upstairs, the grand primary suite includes a private balcony and an ensuite with dual sinks, a separate shower, and a standalone soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms share a hall bath. Designed with both style and functionality, this home offers a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living, making it a true gem in one of California’s most desirable cities.
Sold for $2,380,000 on 11/06/24
$2,380,000
85 Bates Blvd, Orinda, CA 94563
5beds
2,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.65 Acres Lot
$2,350,100 Zestimate®
$865/sqft
$7,824 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2024 at 05:04am
Listed by:
Katy Anderson DRE #01739334 510-637-8118,
California 24,
Caitlin Krembs DRE #01921562 510-693-9876,
California 24
Bought with:
Meredith Peterson, DRE #01310587
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41071735

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Electric
Features
- Den, Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,750
- Total interior livable area: 2,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, 24'+ Deep Garage, Side By Side, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Features: Level, Regular, Sloped Up, Other, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
Details
- Parcel number: 2685010056
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Orinda
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
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Estimated market value
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