THIS PROPERTY IS SHOWN ONLY BY APPOINTMENT. NO DRIVE BYS! This Original Log Cabin is adjacent to a rocky seasonal creek and exudes charm! The upstairs home features a spacious living room with a lovely cathedral wood beamed ceiling, large windows and a fireplace. The living room opens to a full kitchen with a large casual dining area that opens to one of the three porch areas. There is one bedroom on the main level and one bathroom and a staircase to a loft bedroom with the wood beamed ceiling. There is a level flat yard area adjacent to the home that leads to the creek! The first floor of the home is a studio apartment with a porch entry. There is a sleeping nook large enough for two twin beds or a queen size bed, a living room area and a full kitchen with storage and a full bathroom. The two living spaces feel quite separate from one another, with no interior staircase and allow for privacy. There are four lots included in this sale. There are approx 50 stairs to reach the home!
Sold for $595,000
$595,000
20 La Madronal, Orinda, CA 94563
3beds
1,542sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$1,045,900 Zestimate®
$386/sqft
$4,734 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,045,900
$931,000 - $1.18M
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Original log cabinFull kitchenStudio apartmentLevel flat yard areaSleeping nookLarge windowsCathedral wood beamed ceiling
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Listed by:
Laura Abrams DRE #01272382 510-697-3225,
Coldwell Banker,
Suzanne Geoffrion DRE #01878803 925-699-4832,
Coldwell Banker
Bought with:
Lynn Luo, DRE #01238178
Uhome Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41116534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,542
- Total interior livable area: 1,542 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Hills, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Secluded, Sloped Up, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 265051011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1933
Details
- Builder model: Log Cabin
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: El Toyonal
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orinda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $386/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $122,415
- Annual tax amount: $2,699
- Date on market: 11/3/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2025 | Sold | $595,000$386/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Pending sale | $595,000$386/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $595,000+891.7%$386/sqft |
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| 9/18/1981 | Sold | $60,000$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,699 +0.8% | $122,415 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,677 +0.9% | $120,016 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,654 +13.3% | $117,664 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,342 +1.2% | $115,358 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,315 +0.4% | $113,097 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,304 +0.1% | $111,938 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,302 +4.9% | $109,744 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,194 +2.8% | $107,593 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,134 +1.9% | $105,484 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,094 +0.9% | $103,416 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,076 | $101,863 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,076 | $99,869 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $99,419 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $97,471 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $95,560 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $94,846 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $95,072 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $93,209 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $91,382 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,592 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $87,836 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $86,114 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,536 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,879 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $81,255 |
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Neighborhood: 94563
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- 10/10Wagner Ranch Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 10/10Miramonte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Orinda (925) 254-4901
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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