A Storybook Retreat in the Heart of Orinda | Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming 1939 farmhouse captures the essence of classic California living. Fresh ext/int paint, refinished & new hardwood floors and a country-style kit w/garden views, new counters and gas cooktop. Beyond the brick porch and lush gardens, the living room features a wood-beamed ceiling, cozy fireplace, and French doors opening to a pvt courtyard. The pvt primary suite includes a sitting area, cheerful bath, and bonus room for a home office/4th bedroom. Entertain with ease in the formal dining room, where built-in curios add a touch of vintage elegance. Upstairs, two vaulted-ceiling bedrooms and a full bath provide inviting spaces for family or guests. Surrounded by lush gardens on all sides, meandering paths lead you through vibrant landscaping, including a blooming hydrangea garden, vegetable beds, a newly expanded lawn. Mature trees offer dappled shade on sunny days, while a charming gardening shed adds both function & charm. A classic white picket fence w/gates frames the property, completing the picturesque setting. With vintage details and a location minutes from shopping, dining, BART, and freeway access, this home feels like a peaceful countryside escape- yet close to everything.
Sold for $1,900,000
$1,900,000
4 El Verano, Orinda, CA 94563
4beds
2,456sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.33 Acres Lot
$1,851,600 Zestimate®
$774/sqft
$7,489 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,851,600
$1.67M - $2.06M
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Listed by:
Glenn Beaubelle DRE #00678426 925-200-5011,
Compass
Bought with:
Andrew Hunting, DRE #02025188
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41106967
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Window, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Common Area
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,456
- Total interior livable area: 2,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Pool Site, Sprinklers In Rear, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 262241034
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Farm House
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Orinda
- Subdivision: Orinda C.C.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $1,900,000-4.9%$774/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41106967 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,998,000$814/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,998,000-0.1%$814/sqft |
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| 3/23/2023 | Sold | $2,000,000-12.9%$814/sqft |
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| 3/3/2023 | Pending sale | $2,295,000$934/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41019492 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000-4.2%$934/sqft |
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| 12/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000$975/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,777 +1.6% | $2,080,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,375 +606.4% | $2,040,000 +1319.9% |
| 2023 | $3,592 +21% | $143,673 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,968 +2.2% | $140,857 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,905 +2.6% | $138,096 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,830 +0.1% | $136,681 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,826 +5.9% | $134,002 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,668 +4% | $131,376 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,565 +2.9% | $128,801 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,492 +3.6% | $126,276 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,405 | $124,380 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,405 | $121,944 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $121,394 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $119,015 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $116,682 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,810 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $116,086 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $113,811 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $111,581 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,394 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $107,250 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $105,148 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,221 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,198 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $99,215 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94563
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sleepy Hollow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 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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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Orinda
- 94563
- 4 El Verano
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