
Orinda, California 94563
Analysis of 21 Monte Vista Road, Orinda, California 94563 is currently available with a list price of $695,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Orinda Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1948 and explicitly marketed as a 'contractor's special,' this property shows significant age-related wear. The kitchen and bathrooms are severely dated (30+ years), the HVAC consists of an obsolete wall heater, and the hardwood floors show heavy staining. The weathered exterior deck and unlandscaped lot indicate a need for a full-scale rehab rather than minor repairs.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 8540, living area = 1438.
Rare Orinda contractor's special in the beautiful wooded North Orinda neighborhood, this Mid-Century 4BD/2BA home is the perfect opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Gorgeous hillside views are the backdrop to your lifestyle here, and the lovely oak woodlands provide privacy on the generously sized lot. The 1438 SQFT home lives large with a spacious, level front patio and a deep backyard with expansion potential. Sunlight streams throughout the home's many windows, two skylights, and glass doors onto the patio and deck offer wonderful indoor/outdoor living. The main living area is an open floorplan, boasting a large kitchen and a living and dining area with a cozy fireplace. Step out onto the deck to admire the view, listen to the birds, and relax in the sun. Three bedrooms share a full bath, and a fourth bedroom is flexible as a den, office, or play space. A large basement offers storage and more opportunities for reconfiguration. A two-car carport and big driveway provides plenty of off-street parking. Orinda's excellent K-12 public schools include Wagner Ranch Elementary just down the road. Enjoy all of downtown Orinda's many amenities including BART, shopping, dining, the movies, gyms, etc.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 1,438 | 2,846 |
| Lot Size | 8,540 | 22,212.5 |
| Price | $695.0K | $2.27M |
| Price per sq ft | $483 | $840 |
| Built year | 1948 | 1960 |
| HOA | $0 | $730 |
| Days on market | 7 | 33 |
Jul 15, 2026
$695,000
Initial Listing