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Orinda, CA 94563,53 Monte Vista Rd
Orinda, CA 94563,53 Monte Vista Rd
Orinda, CA 94563,53 Monte Vista Rd
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Altie Schmitt

Altie Schmitt

+1(925) 528-8000
Listed by Karen Richmond • Compass
$1,248,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,498 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,498 sqft

Price per Sqft $499

MLS Listing ID 41095051

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Originating Board CONTRA COSTA

Year Built 1949

Lot Size 7,020 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

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

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Electric, Forced Air, Space Heater

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet, Cork

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Skylight(s)

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Front

Story 2

Water Public

Architectural Style Brown Shingle, Contemporary

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