Orinda Real Estate

Buying or selling in Orinda with a broker who has sold luxury homes throughout Lamorinda.

Orinda sits just east of the Caldecott Tunnel, making it the closest Lamorinda town to Oakland and San Francisco. It's known for wooded hillside lots, highly rated schools, the historic Orinda Theatre and a small village center on both sides of Highway 24. As co-founder of Branagh Realty, I sold new luxury homes throughout Lamorinda, including Orinda. Whether you're buying your first home or selling a family home of 30 years, I'll help you price it right and negotiate hard.

Orinda Neighborhoods

  • Glorietta: Family neighborhood south of downtown with its own elementary school.

  • Sleepy Hollow: Established neighborhood of larger lots in north Orinda with its own elementary school.

  • Orinda Country Club: Homes around the private club and Lake Cascade, close to the village.

  • Ivy Drive and Wagner Ranch: Family neighborhoods near Wagner Ranch Elementary and Orinda Intermediate School.

  • El Toyonal: Wooded hillside homes on the west side of town, near Tilden Regional Park.

Schools

Orinda is served by the Orinda Union School District for kindergarten through 8th grade, with four elementary schools and Orinda Intermediate School. Students go on to Miramonte High School in the Acalanes Union High School District. Boundaries follow addresses, not neighborhood names, so I confirm school assignments for every home my buyers consider.

Getting Around

  • BART: The Orinda station sits in the middle of town, with direct trains to Oakland and San Francisco.

  • Freeways: Highway 24 runs west through the Caldecott Tunnel to Oakland and east to Lafayette and Walnut Creek.

  • Open space: Tilden and Briones regional parks and miles of East Bay trails are minutes away.

Orinda FAQ

Is Orinda a good place to raise a family?

Yes. Families come for the schools, the wooded neighborhoods and the short commute to Oakland and San Francisco. Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow and Ivy Drive are especially popular with families.

Which schools serve Orinda homes?

Most Orinda homes are in the Orinda Union School District for K-8 and Miramonte High School for 9-12. Always confirm by address with the district.

How do people commute from Orinda to San Francisco?

Orinda BART runs directly to Oakland and San Francisco. By car, Highway 24 through the Caldecott Tunnel connects to Oakland and the Bay Bridge.

What is Lamorinda?

Lamorinda is the local name for Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, three neighboring towns that share the Acalanes Union High School District.

Talk to Julie About Orinda

Thinking about buying or selling in Orinda? Call me at 925-360-2620 or email julie@blvdeastbay.com.