Built by Walter Christie in 1938 and tucked on a charming cul-de-sac in the Orinda Country Club hills, 23 El Verano has been cherished by only three families across nearly nine decadeseach leaving a thoughtful mark on this remarkable property. Set on a private .78-acre lot, the home offers 4+ bedrooms and 3 baths, multiple fireplaces, and timeless warmth. A beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious family room and patios on both sides, complemented by formal living and dining areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The private primary suite features a large bath with jetted tub, separate shower, and a serene deck overlooking the pool and hills beyond. Four bedrooms plus an office on one level create an ideal layout. Downstairs, a flexible second living space offers pool access, a full bath, and laundry room. Outdoors, terraced gardens, fruit trees, greenhouse, and hillside nooks invite year-round enjoyment. A solar-heated pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and putting green complete this exceptional homea true legacy property awaiting its next chapter.
Sold for $2,675,000
$2,675,000
23 El Verano, Orinda, CA 94563
4beds
3,167sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.83 Acres Lot
$2,610,500 Zestimate®
$845/sqft
$7,577 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,610,500
$2.35M - $2.90M
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Solar-heated poolFruit treesPrivate primary suiteOrinda country club hillsTerraced gardensSpacious family roomRenovated eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Lauren Steinberg DRE #02060853 510-599-0592,
Compass 415-345-3000,
Diana Klein DRE #02020044 415-465-3782,
Compass
Bought with:
Brian Rochford, DRE #01470068
Rochford Real Estate
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425079881
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Jetted Tub, Shower Stall(s)
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside Room
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,167
- Total interior livable area: 3,167 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
- Pool features: Solar Heat
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Jetted Tub, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 0.83 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 2622410013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orinda
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $845/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,808,201
- Annual tax amount: $22,628
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $2,675,000+11.5%$845/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #425079881 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $2,399,000$757/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000-4%$757/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500,000$789/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41108800 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $2,500,000-5.7%$789/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $2,650,000-8.6%$837/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41103296 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000$916/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41103296 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Listing removed | $2,900,000$916/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41084887 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000+141.7%$916/sqft |
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| 3/28/2001 | Sold | $1,200,000$379/sqft |
Source: CCAR #11081097 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,628 +1.6% | $1,808,201 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,275 +1.7% | $1,772,747 +2% |
| 2023 | $21,903 +2.6% | $1,737,988 +2% |
| 2022 | $21,351 +2% | $1,703,911 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,924 +1% | $1,670,502 +1% |
| 2020 | $20,709 +0.2% | $1,653,374 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,674 +8.5% | $1,620,956 +2% |
| 2018 | $19,048 +2.8% | $1,589,173 +2% |
| 2017 | $18,534 +2.5% | $1,558,014 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,086 +12.4% | $1,527,466 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $16,088 | $1,504,523 +13.5% |
| 2014 | $16,088 | $1,325,000 +15.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,143,500 +5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,080,000 -6.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,150,000 -12.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,312,500 -6.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,404,152 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,376,621 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,349,629 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,323,166 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,297,222 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,271,787 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,248,479 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,224,000 +692% |
| 2001 | -- | $154,546 |
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Neighborhood: 94563
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