Cheer and charm in Orinda’s Ivy Drive neighborhood, this level-in rancher was loved and beautifully maintained by the same family for 50 years. Set on a flat lot with white fence curb appeal, an excellent floor plan and loads of light throughout. Large living room and dining rooms are inviting and bright with big picture windows to the backyard. Eat-in kitchen with built in hutch, breakfast nook, plentiful storage and nearby laundry. A casual family room is ideal for play and relaxation and opens outside through sliders. Four generous bedrooms including an expanded primary suite with two walk-in closets, office, refreshed bathroom and outdoor access. Sunny backyard has fruit trees, lawn and pergola-covered bbq patio. Two car garage with tons of storage, plus extra storage room. This home is move-in ready with dual paned windows, newer roof and fresh paint, flooring and fixtures. Walk or bike to 12 years of top rated schools, shopping center, Moraga Valley Swim & Tennis, Moraga Country Club, the Sunday farmer’s market, Canyon Club Brewery and more. Get ready for some Friday Night Lights fun with Miramonte High School just a stone’s throw away - Go Mats!
Sold for $1,700,000
$1,700,000
251 Ivy Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
4beds
2,361sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.28 Acres Lot
$1,669,100 Zestimate®
$720/sqft
$6,212 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hillary Murphy DRE #01967218 415-309-5061,
Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Claudia Scott, DRE #01933318
The Grubb Company
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41092661
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry, Den, Dining Room, Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,361
- Total interior livable area: 2,361 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Level, Front Yard, Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2711910030
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ivy Drive Area
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orinda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $720/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,632,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,913
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2025 | Sold | $1,700,000+0.3%$720/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41092661 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$718/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092661 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000$718/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092661 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,913 -34.8% | $1,632,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $30,526 +515.7% | $1,600,000 +450.7% |
| 2023 | $4,958 +7.5% | $290,547 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,611 +2.2% | $284,851 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,511 +1.9% | $279,267 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,427 +0.1% | $276,405 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,422 +7.3% | $270,986 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,123 +4.1% | $265,674 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,960 +2.2% | $260,466 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,874 +2.6% | $255,360 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,775 | $251,525 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,775 | $246,599 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $245,485 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $240,672 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $235,954 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $234,191 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $234,748 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $230,146 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $225,634 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $221,211 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $216,875 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $212,624 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $208,728 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $204,636 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $200,624 |
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Neighborhood: 94563
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Del Rey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Miramonte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 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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