53 Monte Vista Rd

• Sat May 3, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  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. Featuring a peek-a-boo view of Mount Diablo, this 1949 cottage underwent a major expansion in 1977 boasting 2498 square feet with 3 bedrooms, an office and 2.5 baths, providing a unique architectural footprint for an exciting new chapter! Great Value Come see!

• Sun May 4, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  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. Featuring a peek-a-boo view of Mount Diablo, this 1949 cottage underwent a major expansion in 1977 boasting 2498 square feet with 3 bedrooms, an office and 2.5 baths, providing a unique architectural footprint for an exciting new chapter! Great Value- Come see!

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 expansion 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: 5/3 & 4: 1 - 4pm

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,248,000

List Price

$1,248,000

On Market Date

Apr 25, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

None

Zip Code

94563

MLS ID

41095051

APN

2640500258

Year Built

1949

Stories in Building

2

Possession

COE, Other, See Remarks

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

3

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

2

Detached, Space Per Unit - 2, Other, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

2,498

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

7,020.0

Lot Acres

0.16 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Skylight(s), Wet Bar

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Front Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Down

Flooring

Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet, Cork

Foundation

Fire Place

Family Room, Gas, Living Room

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Space Heater

Laundry

Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Main Level

0.5 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

COE, Other, See Remarks

Architectural Style

Brown Shingle, Contemporary

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Front Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Down

Location

Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Front

Roof

Tar/Gravel, Cement

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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