65 Bates Blvd

• Tue Sep 1, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Special retreat on upper Bates, where modern style meets views in this convenient and desirable Orinda location. Designed to showcase natural light and bring the sweeping views and mature landscape in, this home offers space, serenity and a fantastic floor plan. Premium lot with beautiful grounds that enhance the spacious architectural home. Great indoor-outdoor flow. Oak hardwood floors extend throughout the living spaces. Dramatic yet cozy rooms with high vaulted and beamed ceilings and walls of glass to capture the enchanting views of the hills. Perfect work from home option with a separate office behind the garage. Special finishes and fun character abound is this well thought out home! The location is premium with easy access to downtown Orinda and commute. Highly acclaimed Glorietta Elementary.

Special retreat on upper Bates, where modern style meets views in this convenient and desirable Orinda location. Designed to showcase natural light and bring the sweeping views and mature landscape in, this home offers space, serenity and a fantastic floor plan. Premium lot with beautiful grounds that enhance the spacious architectural home. Great indoor-outdoor flow. Close to downtown Orinda, ideal for commute access, and just a couple of miles from highly acclaimed Glorietta Elementary. Large foyer is an inviting greeting space with modern style and walls of glass. Oak hardwood floors extend throughout the living spaces. Dramatic living and dining rooms with spanning window and glass door that capture the enchanting views of the hills. High vaulted and beamed ceilings, fireplace with limestone surround. Stylish kitchen with center isle, brass lacquered cabinets, 5 burner Gaggenau gas range, Miele double ovens and warming drawer. Adjacent breakfast room offers floor to ceiling storage and a large skylight. Cozy family room with fireplace, high vaulted ceilings, large windows bringing in the views and a glass door to the backyard. Perfect work from home option with a separate office behind the garage. Primary suite has an oversized bathroom with dressing area and a sliding glass door to the private side yard with gazebo. Second ensuite bedroom with sliding glass door on the main level. Two additional bedrooms with fun character upstairs, one with a loft. Special finishes abound is this well thought out home! Minutes to the Orinda Theatre and Theatre Square, BART and commute access, Orinda farmer’s market, community center and park, and library. Top schools include Glorietta Elementary, Orinda Intermediate and Miramonte High School.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$2,295,000

List Price

$2,295,000

On Market Date

Aug 28, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Not Listed

Zip Code

94563

MLS ID

41146554

APN

2680810062

Year Built

1960

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Negotiable

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

4

Bath

3.5 (3/1)

Parking

2

Attached, Int Access From Garage

SQ FT

4,015

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

25,300.0

Lot Acres

0.58 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in

Cooling

Central Air

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Heating

Zoned, Natural Gas

Laundry

Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer

Upper Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Views

Hills, Panoramic

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Negotiable

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Contemporary

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Location

Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Sprinklers In Rear

Roof

Tile, Cement

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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