Gracing a private hillside with panoramic views of Mt. Tam, the Upper Bay, San Pablo Reservoir, and Briones Reservoir, 13 Melody Lane is a striking 3BD/3BA home that blends timeless architecture with modern design. Walls of glass, clean lines, and a flowing layout create a strong connection to the landscape. Light pours through expansive windows, framing rolling hills, open sky, and sparkling water. The living spaces feel airy and expansive, with carefully curated finishes that elevate the home’s modern aesthetic. A beautifully sited pool and private patio offer a peaceful outdoor escape—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Bedrooms are spacious and filled with natural light; the main suite captures morning sun and serene views. Tucked on a quiet lane just minutes from Orinda Village, top-rated schools, BART, and Hwy 24, this home offers privacy, style, and a rare connection to the East Bay’s most iconic scenery.
Sold for $3,250,000
$3,250,000
13 Melody Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
3beds
3,752sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
5.88 Acres Lot
$3,106,800 Zestimate®
$866/sqft
$6,611 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,106,800
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Listed by:
Shannon Conner DRE #01885058 925-980-3829,
Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Molly Smith, DRE #01498053
Village Associates Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41092397
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Window
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,752
- Total interior livable area: 3,752 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Panoramic, Water, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Size: 5.88 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Private, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2662400155
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sleepy Hollow
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orinda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $866/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $800,806
- Annual tax amount: $11,158
- Date on market: 4/7/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $3,250,000-13.3%$866/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41092397 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Pending sale | $3,750,000$999/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092397 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Price change | $3,750,000-9.6%$999/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092397 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,150,000$1,106/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092397 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,158 +1.6% | $800,806 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,985 +1.7% | $785,105 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,805 +4% | $769,712 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,392 +2% | $754,621 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,186 +1.3% | $739,826 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,056 +0.2% | $732,241 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,040 +8.2% | $717,884 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,281 +2.9% | $703,809 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,016 +2.5% | $690,010 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,796 +2.1% | $676,482 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,612 | $666,322 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,612 | $653,270 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $650,319 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $637,569 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $625,068 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $620,398 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $621,873 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $609,681 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $597,727 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $586,007 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $574,517 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $563,253 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $552,931 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $542,090 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $531,461 |
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Neighborhood: 94563
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- 10/10Sleepy Hollow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 10/10Miramonte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
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