53 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 94563 - Photo 1

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$1,181,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 53 Monte Vista Rd

General

Sold For: $1,181,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41095051
Added to Site: 266 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet, Cork

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Wet Bar
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features: Front Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Down

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 2, Other, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Contra Costa
Subdivision: None
Driving Directions: Camino Pablo to Monte Vista

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Space Heater

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Contemporary
Exterior Const.: Wood Shingles
Roof: Tar/Gravel, Cement
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 2,498 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1949

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Dimensions: 7020
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $500

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 2640500258

Listed by Compass, Karen Richmond
Sold by Compass, Jonathan Reining

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Schools

Schools serving 53 Monte Vista Rd

School Districts:Orinda Union Elementary School District, Acalanes Union High School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Wagner Ranch Elementary School 350 Camino Pablo, Orinda, CA 94563	K-5	0.5 mi
Orinda Intermediate School 80 Ivy Drive, Orinda, CA 94563	6-8	4.4 mi
Miramonte High School 750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563	9-12	4.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 53 Monte Vista Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/18/2025

Sold

$1,181,000

-5.37%

MLS

4/25/2025

Listed

$1,248,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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53 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 94563 (MLS# 41095051) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,181,000 on July 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 53 Monte Vista Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Orinda? You can browse all Orinda real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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