A rare opportunity in Orinda's upper El Toyonal neighborhood, this beautiful lot offers access to utilities including CCCSD sewer, EBMUD water, PG&E, and fiber-optic internet. Extensive improvements include a retaining wall representing an approximately $1.5 million investment. Enjoy convenient proximity to Orinda BART, Tilden Park And Steam trains, all within a 5 minute drive. UC Berkeley is 11 minutes away, and San Francisco is 20. Potential access to Orinda public schools adds to the appeal. Property offers the potential of sweeping views and can be accessed from Camino Del Monte, and also on its lower portion on Lomas Cantadas. Buyer to verify possible build sites, as there may be multiple. Bottom portion of lot (0.41 acres) given to landowner below as an escenic easement; only allowed to use as walking trail, garden, or hot tub.
El Toyonal, located between Tilden Regional Park and downtown Orinda, is a wooded and hillside Orinda neighborhood with winding lanes and trailhead-adjacent living. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the El Toyonal–Wildcat Canyon Road junction, where cyclists, hikers, and weekend traffic set a steady outdoor tempo. Homes lean toward mid-century and contemporary California forms—low-slung rooflines, decks, and big windows tuned to canyon light. The landscape reads as oak, bay, and redwood pockets with long, quiet sightlines. Daily errands and coffee culture cluster at Orinda Village, while the setting stays distinctly park-facing.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Irregular-shaped lot
Does not allow horses
Home design
Land
Residential lot
Utilities
No utilities
No sewer
Water source: See remarks
No irrigation source
HOA & community
Mandatory association
Annual association fee of $580
Association fee includes other
Electricity and solar
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