For Sale: $1,248,000

3 Beds | Office | 2.5 Baths
2,498 sq ft
Lot 7,020 sq ft
53 Monte Vista Rd

Delightful Hillside Fixer in Orinda!

Sea Ranch Vibe Meets Favorite Tahoe Getaway!

Nestled in the desirable hills of Orinda, this livable fixer is on the market for the first time in 41 years as a bankruptcy sale, offering a rare opportunity to dive-in and create your dream home. Featuring a peek-a-boo view of Mount Diablo, this small 1949 cottage underwent a major expansion in 1977 boasting 2498 square feet with 3 bedrooms, an office and 2.5 baths and feels more like your favorite Sea Ranch or Tahoe getaway place.    

Impressive living spaces w/two gas fireplaces, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, wide-plank HW floors, large windows & skylights serve as a beautiful & unique architectural foundation to any future modification. The open concept kitchen/family combo offers plenty of room to re-create. A low maintenance yard w/small rosemary garden & decks on both levels offer seamless indoor/outdoor living from every room.  

A thoughtfully designed bedroom wing offers both privacy and practicality. The office, located partially down a set of stairs, enjoys its own secluded setting with an exterior door leading to a side deck, making an ideal workspace or creative retreat. 

Continuing to the lower level, the primary suite and spacious bath enjoys a serene Japanese soaking tub and walk-in shower, two well-appointed bedrooms, each featuring its own sink and sharing a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom. All open to the lower deck. A separate laundry room adds functionality to the space.  

Sharpen your design skills, bring your contractor and come see this wonderful Orinda home in the sought-after neighborhood above Wagner Ranch Elementary, Minutes to Orinda Village, Shopping, BART & Hwy 24 for easy Commuting! 

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Built with 1949 Charm 
  • 1977 Modern Design Expansion 
  • 2498± Square Feet / .16 Acre Lot with Views 
  • 3 Bedrooms plus Office and 2.5 Bathrooms 
  • 2 Car Garage and 2 Off-Street Parking Spaces 
  • Gravel Parking Pad is Shared with Neighbors to Right 
  • Indoor/Outdoor Living with Expansive Decks from Main Living Areas 
  • Oversized Dining Room with View of Mount Diablo 
  • Spacious Living w/Elegant Fireplace Opens to Front and Back Decks  
  • Open Kitchen/Family Room Combo offers Plenty Space to Recreate 
  • Peaceful & Private Primary Suite w/Japanese Soaking Tub & Walk-in Shower 
  • Separate Office with Built-in desk has Exterior Entrance to Side Deck  
  • Two Bedrooms have their own sinks and Share a Jack-in-Jill Bath 
  • All Bedrooms open to Expansive Wrap Around Decks 
  • Low Maintenance Yard offers Potential  
  • Top Award-Winning Orinda Schools  
  • Just up From Wagner Ranch Elementary 
  • Close to Wildcat Canyon to Berkeley (Road opening soon)  
  • Close to Orinda Village, Shopping, BART/HWY24 for Easy Commuting 

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53 Monte Vista Rd
Orinda, CA 94563
3 Beds | Office | 2.5 Baths

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