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DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through Sep 2026
Monte Vista is a balanced market, a good environment for thoughtful decisions on both sides:
Based on just 2 sales in the 3 months ending September 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Read this as a rough snapshot; a single transaction can move these numbers noticeably. Updated weekly.
Data through September 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Monte Vista.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Data for Monte Vista, Orinda specifically is limited. Only 2 sales in the last 3 months is not enough to read neighborhood-level conditions, and one unusual transaction can dominate the reported numbers. Zooming out to the broader Orinda market: orinda leans toward buyers, though competition has been picking up recently. Buyers still have leverage to negotiate, but the window may be narrowing.
Monte Vista, Orinda's 2 recent sales were at a median of $1.15M. That is roughly 34% below Orinda's city-wide median of $1.75M. With only a small sample, it is hard to draw firm neighborhood-level conclusions. This could reflect a specific property or an unusual transaction rather than a broader trend. For context, the Bay Area median is $1.77M.
Using the 2 recent sales (median $1.15M) as a rough anchor, your estimated total monthly cost with 20% down at 7.4% would be approximately $7,733:
The actual number for any specific property depends on sale price, HOA if applicable, and lender.
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