Enjoy top-of-the-world forever views, top-rated Orinda schools, flat and usable yards, future expansion into the ADU, and ultimate privacy on 1.67 acres as the last home on the street backing to undeveloped open space. 85 La Encinal is truly a gem. Drive up your freshly paved driveway to the parking pad in front of the oversized 2-car garage plus shop. Walk up the short flight of stairs to arrive at the front door, and don’t forget to turn around to take in the view! Step into a welcoming foyer. To your right is an expansive living room with high celings, board and baton paneling, and a stone wood-burning fireplace. The french doors walk out to a redwood deck overlooking the first of two lawns. Enjoy spectacular views of sunrises over Mount Diablo, look out over the Orinda Valley, and take in the Briones Reservoir. A concrete pad is ready for your future hot tub or BBQ. Back inside the tour continues through the well-appointed kitchen and dining nook. Don’t miss the 1/2 bath tucked into the laundry room. The secondary bedroom is spacious. The primary rooms include a large office, extra closets, and a large separate bedroom. Back outside a winding brick path takes you to a second, larger yard. Follow the pathway to the detached ADU shell, ready for your imagination to make the space your own. New designer paint colors inside and out, new carpets, refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and so much more! This opportunity will not last.
Property Details
Price:
$1,125,000
MLS #:
326007459
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
orinda
Finished Sq Ft:
1,597
Lot Size:
72,876 sqft / 1.67 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1951
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Schools
Interior
# of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Built- In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cook Top, Gas Water Heater
Basement
None
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace Features
Stone
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Heating
Central
Kitchen Features
Quartz Counter
Laundry Features
Hookups Only, Inside Area
Levels
One
Exterior
Construction
Wood Siding
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Lot Features
Dead End, Private, Shape Irregular
Parking Features
Detached
Pool
No
RESIVIEW
Mt Diablo, Valley, Water
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
Spa
No
Stories
1
Financial
HOA
No
Map
Community
- Address85 La Encinal Orinda CA
- CityOrinda
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94563
Subdivisions in Orinda
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Orinda as of Apr 13, 2026
3
Single Family Listed
105
Avg DOM
778
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,562,867
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 85 La Encinal Orinda CA is a Single Family for sale in Orinda, CA, 94563. It is listed for $1,125,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,597 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1951. The current price per square foot is $704. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Orinda is $778. The average listing price for Single Family in Orinda is $1,562,867.
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85 La Encinal
Orinda, CA



