Contemporary, Modern

271 Monte Vista Ridge Rd

Orinda , CA 94563

MLS#: 41088036

$3,000,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 41088036
Listing provided by: Compass
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 7 days ago
On site: 5 months ago
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ORINDA C.C. - Residential

Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1988

Sq.Footage

4,347

Yes, it’s up a hill—but that’s called peace and privacy, and when you're just minutes to top-rated schools and downtown Orinda, what's the problem? You get views, space, and quiet—without giving up convenience. Designed by a renowned Japanese architect, this 5BR/4.5BA estate sits on nearly 1.5 acres above the fog with wraparound views of Briones and the reservoir. Inside, walls of glass, high ceilings, and a central courtyard with koi pond create calm and light. The two-story primary suite is a dream retreat with a spa-like bath. Right next door? A bedroom and bath—perfect for a nursery or keeping littles close. But come on, do you really want to sleep next to your kids forever? Down the hall, a separate wing with three more bedrooms and two baths offers privacy and views. Huge rec room, two offices, a pool, spa, gazebo, tons of parking, and a 3-car garage. No other house looks like this one—don’t be ordinary. This is the home people talk about at parties for years. Be bold. Be unforgettable.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Parking

    Attached, Garage

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Pool Cover

  • View

    Hills, Lake, Mountain(s)

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard

  • Lot Size(acres)

    1.3774

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Contemporary, Modern

Price

  • Sales Price

    $3,000,000

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 347

  • Price/SqFt

    $690

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

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Yes, it’s up a hill—but that’s called peace and privacy, and when you're just minutes to top-rated schools and downtown Orinda, what's the problem? You get views, space, and quiet—without giving up convenience. Designed by a renowned Japanese architect, this 5BR/4.5BA estate sits on nearly 1.5 acres above the fog with wraparound views of Briones and the reservoir. Inside, walls of glass, high ceilings, and a central courtyard with koi pond create calm and light. The two-story primary suite is a dream retreat with a spa-like bath. Right next door? A bedroom and bath—perfect for a nursery or keeping littles close. But come on, do you really want to sleep next to your kids forever? Down the hall, a separate wing with three more bedrooms and two baths offers privacy and views. Huge rec room, two offices, a pool, spa, gazebo, tons of parking, and a 3-car garage. No other house looks like this one—don’t be ordinary. This is the home people talk about at parties for years. Be bold. Be unforgettable.

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