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listing_id: CC41130319
status: Closed
price: 1350000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1478
sqft_lot: 7200
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1956
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "78 Claremont Ave"
city: Orinda
state: CA
zip: 94563
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.8902112
lng: -122.2066792
days_on_market: 34
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Meredith Peterson"
list_office: "Vanguard Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(925) 788-7034"
list_agent_license: 01310587
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-05-09
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Orinda | 94563 | 78 Claremont Ave

78 Claremont Ave, Orinda, CA 94563

MLS: CC41130319 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,350,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,478 7,200 1956

Remarks

Discover this stunning single-story retreat, where fantastic curb appeal and breathtaking views perfectly capture the modern Lamorinda lifestyle. This home boasts a crisp, contemporary aesthetic featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and an open layout designed for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The spacious living room, anchored by a sleek fireplace and large sliding glass doors, invites an abundance of natural light while framing peaceful views of Mt. Diablo and the surrounding hills. The heart of the home is a light-filled modern kitchen, stylishly equipped with premium quartz countertops and high-end Bosch stainless steel appliances. The backyard has been transformed into a private, low-maintenance oasis. Lush new faux-grass lawn provides year-round greenery, complemented by a versatile bonus shed - perfect for creative studio, home office, or extra storage. The primary suite serves as a true sanctuary with vaulted ceilings and views, while two additional bright bedrooms share a hall bathroom featuring a relaxing spa tub. Modern essentials include a new roof, smart thermostat, and smart lock. Ideally located near Theatre Square, BART, and Tilden Park, this move-in-ready gem offers a rare balance of quiet suburban luxury and urban convenience within a top-tier Orinda schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CC41130319
MLS Source Contra Costa Association of Realtors

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Tub w/Jets
Kitchen Countertop - Stone, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Brick, Living Room
Flooring Laminate, Tile
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet
Cooling Central -1 Zone
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Other
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Contemporary, Ranch

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
High School District Acalanes Union High

Contact Information

Meredith Peterson
Vanguard Properties
License #: 01310587
Phone: (925) 788-7034

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Wagner Ranch Elementary School public K-5 0.60 mi 10
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 10
Glorietta Elementary School public K-5 2.76 mi 10
Kaiser Early Childhood Center public KG 2.92 mi N/A
John Muir Elementary School public K-5 3.08 mi 9
Emerson Elementary School public K-5 3.12 mi 7
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 3.31 mi 9
Chabot Elementary School public K-5 3.39 mi 9
Willard Middle School public 6-8 3.50 mi 10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 3.62 mi 10
Happy Valley Elementary School public K-5 3.64 mi 8
Hillcrest Elementary School public K-8 3.71 mi 9
Thornhill Elementary School public K-5 3.77 mi 8
Sylvia Mendez Elementary public K-5 3.79 mi 8
Berkeley High School public 9-12 3.81 mi 9
Berkeley Special Education Preschool public UG 3.91 mi N/A
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 3.92 mi 9
Claremont Middle School public 6-8 3.93 mi 9
Washington Elementary School public K-5 3.99 mi 10
Peralta Elementary School public K-5 4.00 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 09, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Meredith Peterson, (925) 788-7034.