Welcome to your best resource for Orinda homes for sale and real estate in Contra Costa County. Orinda, California is an affluent town located in the heart of the East Bay. Only eighteen miles east of San Francisco, Orinda is out of the fray of the big city but within easy reach, via BART or Highway 24, of San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley to the west, and Lafayette and Walnut Creek on the east. For more information on Orinda properties for sale or to schedule a home tour, contact your Bay Area real estate experts today! Read more about Orinda real estate.
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Once an area of vacation cottages and summer cabins, Orinda has evolved into a community of exclusive, eclectic homes, some with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Residences designed by well known Bay Area architects including William Wurster, Clarence Mayhew, and Frank Lloyd Wright can be found scattered throughout some of the more established neighborhoods in Orinda; while newer homes can be found in more recently established neighborhoods, including Sundown Terrace and Orinda View.
Homes for sale in Orinda CA are expensive and embrace many different styles of architecture. From mid-century modern homes in the popular neighborhood of Sleepy Hollow to elite, estate-sized properties in the Sandhill area, real estate in Orinda CA is diverse and upscale, offering something for every sensibility.
Simply put, homes for sale in Orinda can be impressive, which is a direct reflection of the city's general appeal and desirability. Luxury homes in the $2 to $3 million price range are more than common on the Orinda real estate market, and you'll even see some properties reach up into the $10 to $15 million threshold as well. Many also describe the Orinda atmosphere as both rustic and prestigious, which in many ways, is a great way to also define its housing market. From countryside mansions and custom-built estates to cozy ranch-style houses and cottages, Orinda has it all.
The city of Orinda, California falls right in between small and mid-size, boasting a population of right around 20,000 people. Once named the second friendliest town in America by Forbes, residents and home owners in Orinda take pride in continuing to make their community one of the top places to live not only in the East Bay, but in the entire Bay Area region. Only 18 miles from San Francisco, Orinda's close proximity to the big city also helps make it a convenient place to live for anyone who makes the daily commute, or for people who just want a close proximity to San Francisco in order to enjoy all that it has to offer.
As one of three cities (Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda) that make up the area locals refer to as Lamorinda, Orinda is a sophisticatedly rustic community that offers residents a prestigious address, top-notch schools, and all the conveniences of an urban city in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Weather in Orinda is some of the most pleasant in the Bay Area. Its location on the east side of the Berkeley/Oakland Hills helps shelter Orinda from the famous Bay Area fog, giving pleasantly warm days and cool evenings.
Preparing for the purchase or sale of a home in Orinda? Allow our Bay Area real estate specialists to help you navigate the purchase of or expertly negotiate the sale of your Orinda residence. Our expert knowledge will give you access to up-to-date information about the unique dynamics of the Orinda real estate market.
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