A beautiful Mediterranean home in Orinda, featuring classic upgrades, a practical 5-bedroom floor plan, and an EPIC backyard. Located on Bates Blvd, one of the best streets in the city, this home offers easy access to downtown amenities, Hwy 24, BART, and top-rated Orinda schools. From the curb, fresh paint and landscaping set the stage, with outdoor lighting highlighting a stunning Elm tree. Inside, the updated kitchen with wood cabinets and granite countertops flows into the dining and family rooms, all with views of the lush backyard. The yard is an entertainer’s dream, boasting artificial turf, a built-in BBQ + kitchen, TV, and a basketball court- come play! The main floor also features a flexible 5th bedroom, ideal for a playroom or office, and a guest bedroom. Upstairs, the grand primary suite includes a private balcony and an ensuite with dual sinks, a separate shower, and a standalone soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms share a hall bath. Designed with both style and functionality, this home offers a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living, making it a true gem in one of California’s most desirable cities.
Sold for $2,380,000
Tax assessed value
$2,380,000
85 Bates Blvd, Orinda, CA 94563
5beds
2,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.65 Acres Lot
$2,389,600 Zestimate®
$865/sqft
$6,905 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,389,600
$2.20M - $2.60M
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Listed by:
Katy Anderson DRE #01739334 510-637-8118,
California 24,
Caitlin Krembs DRE #01921562 510-693-9876,
California 24
Bought with:
Meredith Peterson, DRE #01310587
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41071735
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Electric
Features
- Den, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,750
- Total interior livable area: 2,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 24'+ Deep Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped Up, Other
Details
- Parcel number: 2685010056
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orinda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $865/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,380,000
- Annual tax amount: $31,215
- Date on market: 9/23/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2024 | Sold | $2,380,000-2.8%$865/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41071735 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Pending sale | $2,449,000$891/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41071735 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,449,000+28.9%$891/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41071735 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2019 | Sold | $1,900,000+8.6%$691/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #40865103 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$636/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 MM #40865103 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000$636/sqft |
Source: Century 21 MM #40865103 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,215 +21.2% | $2,380,000 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $25,757 +1.7% | $2,077,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,326 +2.4% | $2,037,180 +2% |
| 2022 | $24,732 +2% | $1,997,237 +2% |
| 2021 | $24,236 +1% | $1,958,076 +1% |
| 2020 | $23,994 +478.4% | $1,938,000 +787.9% |
| 2019 | $4,149 +6.2% | $218,268 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,907 +3.4% | $213,989 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,781 +2.5% | $209,794 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,687 +2.8% | $205,682 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,585 | $202,593 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,585 | $198,625 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $197,728 +6.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $185,052 +16.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $159,365 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $158,175 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $158,552 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $155,444 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $152,397 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $149,410 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $146,481 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $143,610 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $140,979 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $138,216 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $135,507 |
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Neighborhood: 94563
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- 10/10Glorietta Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Contra Costa County
- Orinda
- 94563
- 85 Bates Blvd
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