53 Monte Vista Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

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$1,248,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

2.5

square feet

2,498

Acreage

Open Houses

Apr 29

year built

1949

Full Baths

Half Baths

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Nestled in the desirable hills of Orinda, this livable fixer is on the market for the first time in 41 years, offering a rare opportunity to create your dream home. This 1949 cottage with Peek-a-boo view of Mt Diablo underwent a major modernist renovation in 1977 boasting 2498 sq.ft., 3BD/2.5BA & office. Impressive living spaces w/two gas fireplaces, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, wide-plank HW floors, large windows/skylights all provide a unique architectural backdrop for an exciting new chapter! Sharpen your design skills, open concept kitchen/family combo offers plenty of room to re-create. The Japanese inspired primary suite was quite chic back in the day—keep it as is? or make it your dream retreat! Office has exterior access. Two bedrooms have ensuite sink & share Jack-and-Jill bath. Low Maintenance Yard w/small rosemary garden, decks on both levels offer seamless indoor/outdoor living from every room. Bring your contractor & see this wonderful place to call home in the sought-after neighborhood above Wagner Ranch Elementary, minutes to the Village, shopping, BART & Hwy 24 for easy commuting! OPEN SAT & SUN . 4/26 -27 & 5/3 - 4: 1 - 4pm

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1PM — 4PM

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Last update: Saturday, April 26 2025 at 5:23 p.m. EDT

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