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  • $3,299,000

    18 Sycamore Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

    4beds
    3,125sqft
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    $22,535/mo
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    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    1.63 Acres Lot
    $3,107,900 Zestimate®
    $1,056/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private gatesPeaceful cul-de-sacSprawling groundsExpansive mostly level grounds
    A Rare Opportunity on Sycamore Road! Open Sunday 1-4PM Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. Tucked behind private gates at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac on one of North Orinda's most coveted streets, this 1.63 acre property presents an exceptional opportunity. Sycamore Road is known for its estate properties, timeless appeal, and homes that are rarely offered for sale. The recent neighboring sale on Sycamore Road highlights the extraordinary demand for this tightly held and highly sought-after enclave. Surrounded by majestic heritage oaks and towering trees, the approximately 3,125 square foot single story ranch is perfectly positioned within a serene, park-like setting. Walls of windows invite natural light throughout the home while framing picturesque views of the surrounding gardens and woodland landscape. Spacious living and entertaining areas flow effortlessly to expansive decks, covered loggias, patios, and the sprawling grounds beyond, creating an exceptional indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The home offers a wonderful foundation with generous room sizes and a functional floor plan ready for its next chapter. The property's expansive, mostly level grounds are a defining feature, offering abundant space for additions to the exceptional outdoor living - pool, guest house, outdoor kitchen, sport court, or beautifully curated gardens. Located just minutes from downtown Orinda, top-rated schools, Orinda Country Club, BART, Highway 24, this exceptional property combines privacy, convenience, and one of the East Bay's most desirable addresses. Properties on Sycamore Road seldom come to market. Whether your vision is to thoughtfully renovate, expand, or reimagine the existing home, this remarkable property offers the location, land and setting to create something truly special. This is a rare chance to secure one of the community's premier addresses and create something truly extraordinary. Open Sunday 1-4pm + Tuesday 1030AM-1PM Floorplan and all photos 18SycamoreRd.
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    Listed by:

    Molly Smith DRE #01498053 415-309-1085,

    Village Associates Real Estate

    Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41143394MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Dining Room
      Bathroom
      • Features: Solid Surface, Window, Stall Shower, Tub, Closet
      Kitchen
      • Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
      Heating
      • Heat Pump, Radiant
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Sink, Common Area
      Features
      • Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Engineered Wood
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,125
      • Total interior livable area: 3,125 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Parking Lot, No Garage
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: No Steps to Entry
      • Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play, Storage, Private Entrance
      • Pool features: Possible Pool Site
      • Fencing: Security,Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 1.63 Acres
      • Features: Court, Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Pool Site, Private, Sprinklers In Rear, Side Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2612000188
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Existing
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1953

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: No Solar
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Orinda C.C.
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Orinda

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,056/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,598,960
      • Annual tax amount: $31,704
      • Date on market: 7/30/2026

        Foreclosure details

        Estimated market value

        $3,107,900

        $2.95M - $3.26M

        $7,873/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/30/2026Listed for sale$3,299,000+29.5%$1,056/sqft
        Source: CCAR #41143394 Report a problem
        8/11/2023Sold$2,548,000$815/sqft
        Source: CCAR #41032508 Report a problem
        7/15/2023Pending sale$2,548,000$815/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41032508 Report a problem
        7/8/2023Listed for sale$2,548,000$815/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41032508 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$31,704 +1.6%$2,598,960 +2%
        2024$31,209 +489.7%$2,548,000 +801.6%
        2023$5,292 +6.9%$282,612 +2%
        2022$4,949 +1.9%$277,072 +2%
        2021$4,855 +1.8%$271,640 +1%
        2020$4,768 +0.1%$268,856 +2%
        2019$4,763 +6.5%$263,585 +2%
        2018$4,471 +3.2%$258,418 +2%
        2017$4,332 +4.4%$253,352 +2%
        2016$4,150 +2.7%$248,385 +1.5%
        2015$4,041 $244,655 +2%
        2014$4,041 $239,863 +0.5%
        2013-- $238,780 +2%
        2012-- $234,099 +2%
        2011-- $229,509 +0.8%
        2010-- $227,794 -0.2%
        2009-- $228,336 +2%
        2008-- $223,860 +2%
        2007-- $219,472 +2%
        2006-- $215,170 +2%
        2005-- $210,951 +2%
        2004-- $206,815 +1.9%
        2003-- $203,026 +2%
        2002-- $199,046 +2%
        2001-- $195,144
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