Orinda Homes & Real Estate

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.

Homes For Sale in Orinda CA

Orinda Real Estate Statistics September 21, 2023
25
Listed
47
Avg. DOM
$807.69
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$2,398,000
Med. List Price
25 Properties
Page 1 of 3
Open 9/23
9 Robert Rd Orinda,  CA 94563
$1,595,000
Neighborhood: ORINDA GLORIETTA
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,461
Sq.Ft.
1951
Year Built
1
Day on Site
41039844
MLS
Quintessential Orinda Charm Fused with Luxury Updates Inside and Out! Situated in the heart of the coveted Glorietta neighborhood is this stunningly renovated modern ranch style home. Fabulous...
Open 9/23
4 Oakview Ter Orinda,  CA 94563
$2,225,000
Neighborhood: OVERHILL
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,626
Sq.Ft.
1998
Year Built
4
Days on Site
41039513
MLS
4 Oakview Terrace is located on a small court of newer homes and is only minutes to downtown shopping, restaurants, BART, freeway access AND 12 years of highly rated Orinda schools! The Tuscan style...
$899,000
Neighborhood: ORINDA GLORIETTA
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,684
Sq.Ft.
1950
Year Built
7
Days on Site
41039298
MLS
Discover a hidden gem brimming with untapped potential in Orinda's prestigious Glorietta neighborhood! This cherished family-owned property, a treasure trove of possibilities, is now poised for a new...
Open 9/24
21 Donna Maria Way Orinda,  CA 94563
$2,075,000
Neighborhood: DEL REY
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,710
Sq.Ft.
1956
Year Built
7
Days on Site
41039315
MLS
Situated at the end of a private lane in the delightful Del Rey neighborhood, this craftsman-inspired home is ready for new owners to enjoy its many wonderful features. An extended, light-filled...
$1,838,000
Neighborhood: Not Listed
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,578
Sq.Ft.
1930
Year Built
7
Days on Site
41039351
MLS
Nestled within the peaceful embrace of a quiet cul-de-sac in Orinda, 35 Marston Road stands as a remarkable testament to luxurious living. This exceptional home, completely rebuilt from the...
Open 9/23
7 Oak Flat Orinda,  CA 94563
$3,695,000
Neighborhood: CHARLES HILL
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,891
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
14
Days on Site
41037829
MLS
Experience year-round California living in this new construction residence charmed with panoramic views in coveted Charles Hill. Surrounded by nature, yet only minutes from Highway 24 and Downtown...
$1,795,000
Neighborhood: ORINDA GLORIETTA
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,048
Sq.Ft.
1949
Year Built
14
Days on Site
41038519
MLS
Centrally located near Orinda's beloved Glorietta Elementary School, discover this ranch style home with hardwood floors throughout, grassy yard and views! Updated with a bright breakfast nook, the...
$2,990,000
Neighborhood: LOST VALLEY EST
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
3,136
Sq.Ft.
1977
Year Built
14
Days on Site
41038566
MLS
RARE OPPORTUNITY!! Large private Mediterranean/Spanish style estate tucked away at the end of cul de sac on 5.78 acre property. Restore this character-filled house to its original glory or...
$2,398,000
Neighborhood: ORINDA C.C.
5
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,882
Sq.Ft.
1938
Year Built
15
Days on Site
41037827
MLS
Quintessential ranch style home beautifully set on .3 acres with approx. 2882 sq ft including 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on coveted cul-de-sac. An inviting grand living room centered on the gas...
$1,150,000
Neighborhood: None
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,128
Sq.Ft.
1957
Year Built
15
Days on Site
41038380
MLS
Down a quiet, private road sits a wonderful one-story ranch-style home that is full of potential and ready for your creative vision. Four bedrooms plus office and two baths spanning 2128 +/- sq ft of...
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,713
Sq.Ft.
1957
Year Built
21
Days on Site
ML81940577
MLS
No description available...
Open 9/24
24 Altamount Dr Orinda,  CA 94563
$1,695,000
Neighborhood: DEL REY
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,078
Sq.Ft.
1948
Year Built
35
Days on Site
41036495
MLS
This charming single story ranch home is nestled on a private, nature-filled .32 acre spacious lot and has 2078 SF (includes 201 SF ADU) and features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths (1 bedroom / 1 bath is in...

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Orinda Real Estate Market

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.

Orinda Community Amenities

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.

Orinda School Information

  • Wagner Ranch Elementary School - 350 Camino Pablo, Orinda, CA
  • Del Rey Elementary School - 25 El Camino Moraga, Orinda, CA
  • Miramonte High School - 750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA
  • Glorietta Elementary School - 15 Martha Rd, Orinda, CA
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School - 20 Washington Ln, Orinda, CA
  • Holden High School - 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA
  • Orinda Academy - 19 Altarinda Rd, Orinda, CA

Orinda Real Estate Agents

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