About 23 El Verano
Built by Walter Christie in 1938 and tucked on a charming cul-de-sac in the Orinda Country Club hills, 23 El Verano has been cherished by only three families across nearly nine decadeseach leaving a thoughtful mark on this remarkable property. Set on a private .78-acre lot, the home offers 4+ bedrooms and 3 baths, multiple fireplaces, and timeless warmth. A beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious family room and patios on both sides, complemented by formal living and dining areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The private primary suite features a large bath with jetted tub, separate shower, and a serene deck overlooking the pool and hills beyond. Four bedrooms plus an office on one level create an ideal layout. Downstairs, a flexible second living space offers pool access, a full bath, and laundry room. Outdoors, terraced gardens, fruit trees, greenhouse, and hillside nooks invite year-round enjoyment. A solar-heated pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and putting green complete this exceptional homea true legacy property awaiting its next chapter.
Features of 23 El Verano
| MLS® # | 425079881 |
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| Price | $2,399,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 3,167 |
| Acres | 0.83 |
| Year Built | 1938 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 23 El Verano |
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| Area | Orinda |
| City | Orinda |
| County | Contra Costa |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94563 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 5 |
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| Parking | Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only) |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Hills |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Solar Heat |
Interior
| Heating | Central |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Built-In Barbeque, Fire Pit |
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| Lot Description | Cul-De-Sac |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 9th, 2025 |
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Listing Details
| Agent | Lauren Steinberg |
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| Office | Compass |