The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94563 sells for about $2,000,493, or $888 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,501 a month.
ZIP 94563 — Orinda
The Orinda housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and high price points, reflecting its status as a premium residential enclave. While year-over-year price growth has moderated to 0.6%, the market continues to see rapid sales, driven by strong demand for high-quality schools and proximity to Bay Area employment centers.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, a safe suburban environment, and convenient transit access to major Bay Area employment centers.
Median prices moved up 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 1.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 2.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 94563, Contra Costa County CA
Orinda is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in California, with crime rates significantly lower than both state and national averages.
The area is served by the highly-rated Orinda Union School District and Acalanes Union High School District, both of which are recognized for academic excellence.
The region faces moderate to high wildfire risk due to its hilly, wooded terrain, leading to increased scrutiny of property insurance availability and premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to major employment hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, with limited new residential development due to geographic constraints.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents benefit from direct access to the Orinda BART station, providing a reliable transit link to downtown San Francisco and Oakland, while highway access is via State Route 24.
The area features extensive open space preserves like the Briones Regional Park, numerous hiking trails, and the Orinda Country Club, with local shopping centered in the Orinda Village area.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, primarily consisting of single-family homes with limited multi-family options.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents primarily employed in professional, scientific, and technical services within the broader San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metropolitan area.
The area is served by the Orinda BART station and is bisected by State Route 24, which connects the East Bay to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning ordinances, focusing on preserving the semi-rural character of the hillsides while allowing for modest downtown improvements.
The Contra Costa County Assessor is responsible for property valuations, adhering to state-mandated assessment practices under Proposition 13.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and local school district bonds.
Property insurance in this area is increasingly impacted by wildfire risk, with some homeowners facing challenges in securing coverage from standard carriers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 94563.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Expansive regional park offering extensive hiking and equestrian trails.
Private club featuring an 18-hole golf course and social facilities.
Historic landmark theater serving as a cultural anchor for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.