Modern luxury meets timeless design in this stunning, renovated one-level home tucked behind gates & set back from the street. W 4 beds, 3 baths, & details. Gourmet kitchen boasts a Calcutta marble island with custom edge, Bertazzoni range, Perrin & Rowe fixtures, Slave cabinetry, and a walk-in butler’s pantry with marble slab backslash, open shelving and Fisher & Paykel wine fridge. The living room boasts a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and large picture windows and access to the garden spaces. Adjacent, the dining room with Roman clay wall finish offers Calacatta marble beverage center, open shelvings and views of the gardens; perfect spaces for indoor outdoor entertaining. Spa-like primary boast Roman clay walls, spacious a walk-in closet & luxurious bath w Carrera marble w Phylrich fixtures. Moody office features built-ins w open shelving & pocket French doors. Cozy & chic family room w fireplace, built-ins & blackout shades. Private guest suite,2 additional bedrooms & designer baths complete fabulous interior spaces. Gardens boast expansive patios, lawns, veggie beds, olive trees, redwoods, and breathtaking Mt. Diablo views. This private oasis is just minutes to downtown, top schools & BART—20 min to SF!
Sold for $2,900,000
$2,900,000
51 Knickerbocker Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
4beds
2,800sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.41 Acres Lot
$2,828,100 Zestimate®
$1,036/sqft
$7,331 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,828,100
$2.55M - $3.14M
$7,331/mo
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Olive treesGourmet kitchenPerrin and rowe fixturesLarge picture windowsExpansive patiosVeggie bedsCarrera marble
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Listed by:
Finola Jane Fellner DRE #01428834 925-890-7807,
Compass
Bought with:
Devany Williams, DRE #02071665
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41111872
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2732320029
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Orinda
- Subdivision: Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $2,900,000-6.3%$1,036/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41111872 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Pending sale | $3,095,000$1,105/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,095,000+31.7%$1,105/sqft |
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| 3/9/2020 | Sold | $2,350,000+12%$839/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #495271 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2020 | Pending sale | $2,099,000$750/sqft |
Source: Skybox Realty #495271 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000+61.5%$750/sqft |
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| 9/23/2014 | Sold | $1,300,000-5.5%$464/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2014 | Pending sale | $1,375,000$491/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Orinda #40665291 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+11.4%$491/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2013 | Sold | $1,234,000+7.4%$441/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000$410/sqft |
Source: TNC #40613457 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,351 +1.6% | $2,570,065 +2% |
| 2024 | $30,862 +1.7% | $2,519,672 +2% |
| 2023 | $30,346 +2.2% | $2,470,268 +2% |
| 2022 | $29,689 +2% | $2,421,832 +2% |
| 2021 | $29,095 +57.3% | $2,374,346 +62.9% |
| 2020 | $18,496 +0.2% | $1,457,843 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,467 +8.5% | $1,429,259 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,025 +2.8% | $1,401,235 +2% |
| 2017 | $16,563 +2.5% | $1,373,761 +2% |
| 2016 | $16,164 +2.9% | $1,346,825 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $15,715 -17.6% | $1,300,000 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $19,080 | $1,239,602 +81.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $682,801 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $669,414 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $656,289 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $651,385 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $652,934 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $640,132 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $627,582 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $615,277 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $603,214 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $591,387 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $580,549 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $569,167 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $558,008 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94563
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Wagner Ranch Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 10/10Orinda Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 10/10Miramonte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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- Contra Costa County
- Orinda
- 94563
- 51 Knickerbocker Ln
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