A rare architectural masterpiece by Henry Hill, a founder of the Second Bay Tradition. Privately sited on one of Orinda’s most coveted streets, this landmark estate blends timeless modernist design with nature. Invisible from the road, the home is nestled among majestic oaks and reached by a gated private drive. Enter the home under a sloping beamed ceiling. The formal dining room seats 8-10, beneath skylights. Adjacent is the living room warmed by a grand fireplace. The open-concept interior is characteristic of the architectural style, as the kitchen (under skylights) leads gently down brick steps to the family room. The kitchen is impeccably appointed, with elite appliances, exquisite marble counters, and a matching island over 80 sq ft. Oversized windows draw in cheery morning sun, over the infinity swimming pool, spa, deck, and play area. A spacious office and library/den are found down a brick hallway. Four bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms lie further down. The roughly 350 sq ft principal bedroom is particularly distinctive. A fifth bedroom – perfect as a guest room/in-law suite – is situated at the other end of the home. Parking is easy in the 3-car garage and parking court. This home is an exceptional retreat – minutes to town, yet secluded – just as its architect intended.
Property Details
Price:
$4,193,000
MLS #:
41108584
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
5
Address:
8 Oak Arbor Rd
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
ORINDA C.C.
City:
Orinda
Listed Date:
Aug 18, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
5,070
ZIP:
94563
Lot Size:
73,311 sqft / 1.68 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1957
See this Listing
Mortgage Calculator
Schools
Interior
Cooling
None
Fireplace Features
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Flooring
Wood, Stone
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Garage Spaces
3.00
Lot Features
Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
Parking Features
Garage, Off Street
Parking Spots
3.00
Pool Features
In Ground
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
Financial
Map
Community
- Address8 Oak Arbor Rd Orinda CA
- SubdivisionORINDA C.C.
- CityOrinda
- CountyContra Costa
- Zip Code94563
Similar Listings Nearby
- 946 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA$4,946,000
3.28 miles away
- 5883 Margarido Dr
Oakland, CA$4,739,999
4.67 miles away
- 1998 SAN ANTONIO AVENUE
Berkeley, CA$4,295,000
4.38 miles away
- 4006 Natasha Dr
Lafayette, CA$4,250,000
2.23 miles away
- 9 El Sueno
Orinda, CA$4,195,000
0.35 miles away
- 1204 Glen Rd
Lafayette, CA$3,950,000
4.07 miles away
- 8 Valley Vista Ln
Lafayette, CA$3,925,000
4.58 miles away
- 6268 Acacia Avenue
Oakland, CA$3,888,000
4.53 miles away
- 2 Crane Ct
Orinda, CA$3,850,000
0.91 miles away

8 Oak Arbor Rd
Orinda, CA
LIGHTBOX-IMAGES