85 La Encinal

Perched on a private ridge above Orinda, this light-bathed single-level retreat serves up cinematic reservoir-to-golf-course views from sunrise to star-shine. Wrapped in fresh white siding, it welcomes with a rustic plank door into a living room clad in board-and-batten walls, warmed by hardwood floors and a stone fireplace beneath towering ceilings. The eat-in kitchen pairs stainless appliances with abundant counter space and ever-changing panoramas, plus direct access to the laundry room and a handy half bath. The serene primary bedroom boasts a flexible office/sitting nook; a second bedroom shares a full bath with soaking tub and separate shower. Step outside to an expansive view deck and terraced paths leading to a partially finished, un permitted ADU—ideal for studio, guest suite, or income potential—alongside a detached garage/workshop and ample parking. Quiet, secluded, and moments to downtown, BART, and top-rated schools, this hillside haven invites you to finish the dream. Welcome home!

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,295,000

List Price

$1,295,000

On Market Date

Jul 3, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

El Toyonal

Zip Code

94563

MLS ID

41103604

APN

2641020322

Year Built

1951

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Negotiable

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

2

Bath

1.5 (1/1)

Parking

2

Detached, Parking Lot

SQ FT

1,278

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

34,000.0

Lot Acres

1.6 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, 220 Volt Outlet, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Other

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Garden/Play, Side Yard, Other, Private Entrance, Yard Space

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, Laundry Room

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Other, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Negotiable

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Cabin, Ranch

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Garden/Play, Side Yard, Other, Private Entrance, Yard Space

Location

Sloped Up

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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