Perfectly positioned at the end of a quiet street, this Hamptons-inspired home delivers exceptional living on .75± acres in coveted Orinda Downs. The beautifully appointed 4,032± sq. ft. main house plus 625± sq. ft. guest house showcases impeccable craftsmanship with custom millwork and classic shingle exterior. Six bedrooms and six bathrooms provide generous space across thoughtfully designed rooms. The formal living and dining rooms flow seamlessly to the chef's kitchen and family room, while French doors throughout create that essential indoor-outdoor California lifestyle. The spacious primary suite features built-in storage, a beautifully updated bath, and an enviable walk-in closet. The flexible floor plan includes four additional bedrooms, a second family room, home office, plus a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest house ideal for guests or extended family. The backyard is an entertainer's dream. Custom bluestone hardscape surrounds the newly updated rectangular pool (2025) and separate spa. The built-in outdoor kitchen sits beneath a striking arbor, there's an actual putting green, and the dining areas capture Lamorinda's perfect climate. This is where summer pool parties happen naturally, where dinner stretches into evening, where gardens bloom with picturesque views.
Sold for $4,625,000
$4,625,000
231 Sundown Ter, Orinda, CA 94563
6beds
4,657sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.76 Acres Lot
$4,508,300 Zestimate®
$993/sqft
$7,658 Estimated rent
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$4.06M - $5.00M
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Striking arborSeparate spaSpacious primary suiteNewly updated rectangular poolEnviable walk-in closetQuiet streetClassic shingle exterior
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Listed by:
Dana Green DRE #01482454 925-339-1918,
Compass
Bought with:
Emily Estrada, DRE #01942438
Village Associates Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41109750
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Partial bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Window, Tile, Tub, Multiple Shower Heads, Steam
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Sink, Common Area
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,657
- Total interior livable area: 4,657 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool Cover, Pool/Spa Combo
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.76 Acres
- Features: Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Landscaped, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 2663530018
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Orinda Downs
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Playground, Other, Park
- Services included: Common Area Maint, Other
- HOA fee: $400 annually
- HOA name: ORINDA DOWNS HOA
- HOA phone: 510-763-7090
Location
- Region: Orinda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $993/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,357,111
- Annual tax amount: $28,974
- Date on market: 9/1/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $4,625,000+10.5%$993/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41109750 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Pending sale | $4,185,000$899/sqft |
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| 9/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,185,000+198.9%$899/sqft |
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| 8/3/1999 | Sold | $1,400,000$301/sqft |
Source: CCAR #11018208 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,974 +1.6% | $2,357,111 +2% |
| 2024 | $28,520 +1.7% | $2,310,894 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,043 +2.3% | $2,265,583 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,411 +2.1% | $2,221,161 +2% |
| 2021 | $26,859 +1% | $2,177,610 +1% |
| 2020 | $26,597 +0.2% | $2,155,282 +2% |
| 2019 | $26,550 +8.7% | $2,113,023 +2% |
| 2018 | $24,435 +2.7% | $2,071,592 +2% |
| 2017 | $23,783 +2.5% | $2,030,974 +2% |
| 2016 | $23,201 +1.9% | $1,991,152 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $22,777 | $1,961,244 +2% |
| 2014 | $22,777 | $1,922,827 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,816,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,816,500 -1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,839,811 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,826,062 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,830,401 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,794,512 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,759,326 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,724,830 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,691,011 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,657,855 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,627,471 +5.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,538,560 +7.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,428,000 |
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Neighborhood: 94563
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- 10/10Sleepy Hollow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
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