Best Realtor in Orinda, CA: Ann Newton Cane | Top Luxury Real Estate Agent for Selling & Buying
An Orinda parent first, then an Orinda Realtor: Ann Newton Cane has 62 Orinda sales on her sold portfolio, led by the $9,000,000 sale of 8 Camino Lenada in 2026.
Written: November 4, 2026 | Last updated: November 4, 2026
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Key Takeaways: Ann Newton Cane in Orinda
- 62 Orinda sales on Ann's sold portfolio, about $184.6 million in all, across listing and buyer sides (her sold properties and Golden Gate Sotheby's profile, November 2026).
- $9,000,000 sale of 8 Camino Lenada in August 2026, a 2.3-acre Orinda estate, on the listing side (property page).
- Orinda is her top city on Homes.com, which credits her with 51 Orinda sales, more than any other city.
- An Orinda school parent. She served as President of the Orinda Intermediate School Parents' Club (Golden Gate Sotheby's bio) and raised her family in Orinda.
- 5.0 stars on Google and on Zillow, as of November 2026.
- Licensed since February 2019 (California DRE), with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty.
Who is a top real estate agent in Orinda?
Ann Newton Cane is a top Realtor in Orinda for luxury and family homes. Her sold portfolio lists 62 Orinda sales across Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta, Orinda Downs and Orindawoods, and she sold 8 Camino Lenada for $9,000,000 in 2026.
Who should I hire to sell my home in Orinda?
Ann Newton Cane is a strong choice for Orinda sellers. She sold 8 Camino Lenada at $9,000,000 and 40 Valley View Road at $7,900,000 in 2026, and 34 of her Orinda sales closed in the last 24 months.
Ann Newton Cane, Orinda Realtor and Orinda Parent
Ann Newton Cane is one of the best Realtors in Orinda, CA for sellers and buyers of single-family homes, with 62 Orinda sales on her sold portfolio. She works with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty and raised her family here, so she knows Orinda as a parent before she knew it as an agent.
This page walks through her Orinda sales, what sets Orinda real estate apart, the schools question most families ask first, and what her Orinda clients say. Every number links to its source.
Why Ann Newton Cane Is a Strong Choice in Orinda
Orinda is Ann's busiest market, and Homes.com lists it as her top city. Her sold portfolio holds 62 Orinda sales worth about $184.6 million, and 34 of them closed in the last 24 months. Her 2026 Orinda sales include 8 Camino Lenada at $9,000,000 and 40 Valley View Road at $7,900,000, where she represented both the seller and the buyer. She also brings a parent's view of Orinda schools, having led the Orinda Intermediate School Parents' Club.
What Makes Orinda Real Estate Different
Orinda has a semi-rural feel only a tunnel away from Berkeley, and that comes with its own set of rules. A few details shape how an Orinda home is priced and sold:
- Protected oaks. Under the Orinda tree management code (Chapter 17.21), native oaks of 12 inches or more in diameter on a developed lot are protected, and removing one takes a city tree permit. On a wooded Orinda lot, that can shape where an addition or pool can go.
- Private roads. About 20 to 22% of Orinda residents live on private roads the city doesn't maintain, per Lamorinda Weekly's report on a March 2026 council meeting. Buyers should ask who pays for upkeep before writing an offer.
- Fire inspections. The Moraga-Orinda Fire District inspects Orinda properties for fire code compliance, and its 2026 schedule included the area behind the Orinda Country Club and the Charles Hill and Diablo View neighborhood (Lamorinda Weekly, June 2026). Defensible space work belongs on a seller's prep list.
- Schools drive demand. Orinda has its own elementary and intermediate district plus Miramonte High, so school questions come up early with most Orinda buyers (more below).
- Few true comparables. Ann's Orinda sales include homes on well under an acre and estates such as 8 Camino Lenada at 2.3 acres. Fewer close matches make Orinda pricing a judgment call.
What does an Orinda real estate specialist do?
An Orinda specialist prices those details into a home before it goes live: tree limits, road upkeep, fire prep, school demand and how few homes compare. Ann prices from her own record of 62 Orinda sales, listed below.
Ann Newton Cane's Orinda Sales and Transactions
Ann's sold portfolio lists 62 Orinda sales totaling about $184.6 million. Prices range between $925,000 and $9,000,000, and every sale but one is $1 million or more. Click any address for its property page. Only sales from the last 24 months carry a date.
Orinda's $9 million sale of 2026. Ann represented the seller of 8 Camino Lenada, a 2.3-acre estate with 8,190 square feet, which sold for $9,000,000 in August 2026. Her property page describes a home "restored in 2020-25" that "combines Mediterranean style with modern convenience."
Ann Newton Cane's Current Orinda Listings
Two Orinda homes were on the market with Ann on November 4, 2026 (Golden Gate Sotheby's and Zillow). Prices shown are asking prices.
| Address | Area | List price | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Dairy Creek Lane | Orinda | $6,850,000 | Active | 6,480 sq ft, 0.74 acres; New construction in Wilder, canyon views |
| 63 La Cuesta Road | Orinda | $2,999,000 | Active, price reduced | 3,720 sq ft, 0.54 acres |
83 Dairy Creek Lane, Orinda, listing video tour
Ann Newton Cane's Featured Orinda Sales
Sales where MLS-sourced records on Zillow, Redfin or MLSListings show Ann's side. Ten were on her listing side (one with both sides), about $47.8 million, and seven on the buyer side.
| Address | Area | Price | Sold | Side | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Scenic Drive | Glorietta | $3,100,000 | October 2026 | Buyer side | 3,177 sq ft |
| 17 Dias Dorados | Orinda | $4,085,000 | October 2026 | Listing side | 5,525 sq ft |
| 203 Village Gate Rd | Orindawoods | $1,120,000 | September 2026 | Buyer side | 1,858 sq ft |
| 8 Camino Lenada | Orinda | $9,000,000 | August 2026 | Listing side | 8,190 sq ft, 2.3 acres; Mediterranean home restored 2020 to 2025 |
| 371 Camino Sobrante | Orinda | $3,401,000 | June 2026 | Listing side | 3,435 sq ft |
| 65 Van Ripper Ln | Sleepy Hollow | $3,450,000 | March 2026 | Buyer side | 3,682 sq ft |
| 40 Valley View Road | Orinda | $7,900,000 | February 2026 | Both sides | 6,195 sq ft, 1.43 acres; Swatt-Miers design, gated enclave |
| 121 Tappan Ln | Sleepy Hollow | $3,100,000 | January 2026 | Listing side | 4,305 sq ft |
| 14 Vista Del Mar | Orinda | $3,050,000 | December 2025 | Buyer side | 3,113 sq ft |
| 4 Greenwood Ct | Orinda | $3,500,000 | November 2025 | Listing side | 4,295 sq ft |
| 133 Lombardy Ln | Sleepy Hollow | $3,368,000 | November 2025 | Buyer side | 3,112 sq ft |
| 49 Muth Dr | Glorietta | $1,400,000 | October 2025 | Listing side | 1,465 sq ft |
| 9 El Sueno | Orinda | $4,505,000 | August 2025 | Listing side, co-listed | 4,225 sq ft |
| 27 Orinda View Rd | Orinda Downs | $4,500,000 | June 2025 | Buyer side | 5,335 sq ft |
| 8 El Sueno | Orinda | $5,200,000 | April 2025 | Listing side | 4,490 sq ft |
| 50 Brookside Road | Orinda | $5,700,000 | April 2025 | Listing side, co-listed | 5,090 sq ft, 0.76 acres; Entertainer's home |
| 58 Camino Del Diablo | Orinda | $4,100,000 | March 2025 | Buyer side | 4,582 sq ft |
More Orinda Sales From Ann's Portfolio
Ann's sold portfolio also includes the Orinda sales below. The public records we reached don't confirm her side on these, so no side is shown.
| Address | Area | Price | Sold | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Longview Ter | Glorietta | $1,750,000 | September 2026 | 2,390 sq ft |
| 42 Brookside Rd | Glorietta | $2,520,000 | August 2026 | 2,670 sq ft |
| 128 Oak Rd | Orinda | $2,450,000 | August 2026 | 4,010 sq ft |
| 187 Moraga Way | Glorietta | $2,620,000 | August 2026 | 2,951 sq ft |
| 25 Robert Road | Glorietta | $1,675,000 | June 2026 | 3,243 sq ft |
| 19 Eastwood Dr | Ivy Drive area | $2,450,000 | April 2026 | 2,619 sq ft |
| 28 Southwood Dr | Glorietta | $2,465,000 | March 2026 | 2,955 sq ft |
| 15 Los Dedos | Orinda | $2,265,000 | March 2026 | 3,023 sq ft |
| 75 Donald Drive | Del Rey | $2,700,000 | February 2026 | 5,645 sq ft |
| 3 Monroe Ct | Orinda | $1,345,000 | December 2025 | 1,860 sq ft |
| 12 Dos Encinas | Del Rey | $1,595,000 | September 2025 | 2,110 sq ft |
| 97 Oak Rd | Orinda | $2,375,888 | September 2025 | 2,925 sq ft |
| 181 Lombardy Lane | Sleepy Hollow | $3,250,000 | September 2025 | 3,158 sq ft |
| 161 Camino Don Miguel | Orinda | $925,000 | August 2025 | Lot, 0.87 acres, approved plans |
| 20 Crescent Dr | Orinda | $1,540,000 | May 2025 | 1,740 sq ft |
| 18 Paintbrush Ln | Orinda | $1,048,000 | April 2025 | Lot in Wilder, 0.45 acres |
| 214 Canon Dr | El Toyonal | $1,800,000 | December 2024 | 3,010 sq ft |
| 9 Oak Arbor Road | Orinda | $6,125,000 | 5,200 sq ft, 1 acre | |
| 362 Camino Sobrante | Orinda | $5,700,000 | 5,590 sq ft | |
| 10 Orinda View Rd | Orinda Downs | $4,550,000 | 5,691 sq ft | |
| 58 Camino Del Diablo | Orinda | $3,725,000 | 4,600 sq ft | |
| 407 Miner Rd | Orinda | $3,705,000 | 4,213 sq ft | |
| 24 Orchard Road | Orinda | $3,636,000 | 4,160 sq ft | |
| 457 Dalewood Dr | Orinda Downs | $3,600,000 | 3,413 sq ft | |
| 17 Normandy Lane | Sleepy Hollow | $3,400,000 | 3,600 sq ft | |
| 332 Village View Court | Orindawoods | $3,200,000 | 2,203 sq ft | |
| 24 Southwood Dr | Orinda | $3,000,000 | 4,130 sq ft | |
| 1 El Caminito | Orinda | $2,875,000 | 4,435 sq ft | |
| 2 Charles Hill Rd | Charles Hill | $2,750,000 | 4,070 sq ft | |
| 22 Greenwood Court | Orinda | $2,655,000 | 3,319 sq ft | |
| 16 Valley View Road | Orinda | $2,595,000 | 2,505 sq ft | |
| 717 Ironbark Ct | Orindawoods | $2,500,000 | 3,055 sq ft | |
| 705 Ironbark Court | Orindawoods | $2,400,000 | 3,858 sq ft | |
| 181 Lombardy Lane | Sleepy Hollow | $2,300,000 | 2,987 sq ft | |
| 219 Orchard Rd | Glorietta | $2,295,000 | 3,165 sq ft | |
| 21 Camino Del Diablo | Orinda | $2,225,000 | 3,457 sq ft | |
| 121 Overhill Rd | Orinda | $2,150,000 | 2,140 sq ft | |
| 87 Muth Dr | Orinda | $2,065,000 | 1,980 sq ft | |
| 24 Miner Rd | Orinda | $2,050,000 | 2,335 sq ft | |
| 12 Orchard Rd | Orinda | $1,887,000 | 2,985 sq ft | |
| 15 Claremont Avenue | Orinda | $1,765,000 | 2,130 sq ft | |
| 6 Saint James Court | Sleepy Hollow | $1,750,000 | 2,488 sq ft | |
| 469 Tahos Road | Orinda | $1,736,000 | 2,910 sq ft | |
| 1 Lost Valley Drive | Orinda | $1,450,000 | 1,469 sq ft | |
| 215 Ivy Drive | Del Rey | $1,215,000 | 1,281 sq ft |
Talk to Ann about selling in Orinda
Ann Newton Cane's Take on Selling and Buying in Orinda
Ann doesn't treat Orinda as one market among many. She told GATEWAY Magazine in 2023:
"I specialize in what is called Lamorinda (Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda)"
Ann Newton Cane, GATEWAY Magazine, "All Eyes on Ann", May 3, 2023
Her advice to sellers is about preparation and price, which fits Orinda homes that compete with few close comparables:
"Well-prepared, well-priced homes will sell in any market, and wise sellers listen to the market when it speaks."
Ann Newton Cane, GATEWAY Magazine, May 3, 2023
Her advice to buyers is shorter: "As for buyers, I would advise them to move quickly." In the same profile she said she got into real estate when her children left for college, and that she "didn't get into real estate to dabble or as a hobby."
Her team runs the selling process on a set plan. One Lamorinda seller described it this way:
"They laid out a clear timeline, met every milestone, guided us with a smart pricing strategy, and negotiated with unmatched expertise."
Michelle, sold a home, Ann's testimonials page
Meet Ann Newton Cane: Roots in Orinda
Ann grew up on a cattle ranch near the Oregon-California border and studied rhetoric at UC Davis, graduating in 1986 (Golden Gate Sotheby's bio). She built her first career in telecom sales at MCI, then became Qwest Communications' director for the California region.
She stepped back from full-time work to raise her two children and raised her family in Orinda. In those years she was President of the Orinda Intermediate School Parents' Club, served on the Board of Trustees of The College Preparatory School and held leadership roles in the National Charity League. Once her kids left for college, she took her sales background into Lamorinda real estate and earned her license in February 2019 (DRE). More on her story is on Meet Ann.
Orinda Schools: Why Families Call Ann
Families relocating for Orinda schools are among the clients Ann seeks out, and she says many hire her after learning how her own kids did in local schools. As a former Orinda Intermediate School Parents' Club President, she has been on the parent side of the district she now helps families buy into.
- Orinda Union School District runs four elementary schools, Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow and Wagner Ranch, plus Orinda Intermediate School (OUSD).
- Miramonte High School sits at 750 Moraga Way in Orinda and is part of the Acalanes Union High School District (Miramonte High).
- Kids are a big share of town. About 25.4% of Orinda residents are under 18 (Census QuickFacts).
School assignment depends on the address, so Ann's advice to any Orinda buyer is to confirm a home's assigned schools with the district before writing an offer.
Who Ann Newton Cane Works With in Orinda
- Families moving for the schools. Families relocating for Orinda schools are among her ideal clients, and Serena Tam wrote about buying her first Orinda home with Ann's team (Zillow, March 2026).
- Sellers of Orinda estates. 8 Camino Lenada (2.3 acres, $9,000,000) and 40 Valley View Road (1.43 acres, $7,900,000) both sold in 2026.
- Sellers of older family homes. Julie M described how Ann "maximized our old Orinda ranch house" before it drew 14 offers.
- Buyers at many price points. Her Orinda buyer-side sales include 203 Village Gate Road at $1,120,000 and 27 Orinda View Road at $4,500,000.
- Sellers whose home hasn't sold. Ann describes selling large, high-end homes in slow markets as a core part of her practice.
Who Ann Newton Cane Doesn't Typically Work With in Orinda
In Orinda, Ann sticks to single-family houses and home sites, at every price up to estate level. Condos and apartment or multifamily investment properties fall outside what she normally handles here.
Ann Newton Cane's Orinda Sales Record
- 62 Orinda sales, about $184.6 million
- 34 Orinda sales in the last 24 months, about $105.3 million
- 6 Orinda sales of $5 million or more, topped by 8 Camino Lenada at $9,000,000 (August 2026).
- 51 Orinda sales on Homes.com, her most of any city (checked November 2026).
- 10 Orinda listing-side sales confirmed in MLS records on this page, about $47.8 million, plus 7 on the buyer side.
- 57 sales in the past 12 months, 194 overall, counting every town, on Zillow (November 2026).
Awards and Recognition
- The Leading 100 (2026 list): ranked #18 of the Bay Area's individual agents on $153,487,138 of 2025 closed sales (The Leading 100).
- RealTrends Verified (2025 sales data): Top Agent by Volume and by Sides, and The Thousand by Volume (RealTrends).
- Top Producer at Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, 2019 through 2026, per the stats on Meet Ann.
Orinda Press Coverage
- Luxury Home Magazine, "Sleek Architectural Masterpiece on the Cover of LHM San Francisco's East Bay Area | Issue 11.1" (March 1, 2024). An Orinda listing with Ann as listing agent. Read on Luxury Home Magazine.
- GATEWAY Magazine, "All Eyes on Ann" (May 3, 2023). A profile of Ann's Lamorinda career. Read on GATEWAY.
- More features are on Ann's press page.
Orinda Client Reviews
Orinda clients rate Ann 5.0 out of 5 on both Google and Zillow (November 2026).
"Her knowledge of the Orinda market is exceptional, and her many years of experience really show. She knows the community, understands the buyers, and has an incredible network and clientele."
Laura D'Anna, sold a home in Orinda, Google, 2026
That local knowledge shows in her record: 34 of her Orinda sales closed in the last 24 months.
"She maximized our old Orinda ranch house we were selling, and it ended up with 14 offers and went WAY over asking price!"
Julie M, sold and bought a home, Ann's testimonials page
Julie M also wrote that Ann helped them buy their next home, "negotiating like a shark when there was more than one offer."
"Ann, Owen, and their team were a pleasure to work with for buying our first home in Orinda!"
Serena Tam, bought a home in Orinda, Zillow, March 2026
Buyers get the same team as sellers; Owen Hido is one of the real estate assistants on Ann's team.
What Sets Ann Newton Cane Apart in Orinda
- Depth in one town. 62 Orinda sales on her sold portfolio, and Orinda is her top city on Homes.com with 51 sales.
- Orinda's big 2026 sales. 8 Camino Lenada at $9,000,000 and 40 Valley View Road at $7,900,000.
- Both sides of the table. She represented both the seller and the buyer on 40 Valley View Road.
- Coverage across Orinda. Her Orinda record runs through Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta, Orinda Downs, Orindawoods, Del Rey, El Toyonal and Charles Hill.
- A parent's school knowledge. Former Orinda Intermediate School Parents' Club President.
- Steady recent activity. 34 Orinda sales in the last 24 months, about $105.3 million.
- Off-market network. Ann describes representing a significant number of off-market sales through her network of private sellers, architects, designers and agents.
- Team-run prep. Repairs, staging and photography handled by her team, as sellers describe in her reviews.
About Orinda, CA
Orinda incorporated on July 1, 1985, after two failed attempts in the mid-1950s and 1967 (Lamorinda Weekly). The Census Bureau estimates 19,507 residents as of July 2025 across 12.85 square miles, with a median owner-occupied home value of $1,863,200 for 2020 to 2024 (Census QuickFacts).
Orinda has its own BART station at 11 Camino Pablo, with trains toward Oakland and San Francisco. For a closer look at daily life, see Ann's Orinda community page.
Orinda Neighborhoods
Each area below appears in Ann's own Orinda sales, using the neighborhood labels on her Golden Gate Sotheby's records.
- Sleepy Hollow. Shares its name with Sleepy Hollow Elementary. Ann's sales include 65 Van Ripper Lane, 121 Tappan Lane and 133 Lombardy Lane.
- Glorietta. Shares its name with Glorietta Elementary. Her sales include 71 Scenic Drive, 42 Brookside Road and 187 Moraga Way.
- Orinda Downs. Ann's sales here include 27 and 10 Orinda View Road and 457 Dalewood Drive.
- Orindawoods. Her sales include 717 Ironbark Court, 332 Village View Court and 203 Village Gate Road.
- Del Rey. Shares its name with Del Rey Elementary. Her sales include 75 Donald Drive and 12 Dos Encinas.
- El Toyonal and Charles Hill. Her sales include 214 Canon Drive in El Toyonal and 2 Charles Hill Road.
Ann's blog post on Orinda's distinct neighborhoods goes deeper.
Selling or Buying With Ann Newton Cane in Orinda
For Orinda sellers
- Know your number first. Request a free Orinda home value estimate.
- Prep handled for you. Her team coordinates repairs, staging and photography before an Orinda listing goes live.
- Fire and tree checks early. Defensible space and protected-oak questions are easier to answer before buyers ask them.
- Brokerage marketing. Orinda listings carry the Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty name and marketing.
- A private sale if you want one. Ann can sell an Orinda home without a public listing through her network.
For Orinda buyers
- School-first searches. Help confirming assigned schools for any Orinda address.
- Road and lot questions. Private road upkeep, tree limits and fire inspection status checked before you write.
- Market reading. Her post on reading the Orinda luxury market before you list or bid.
- Town comparisons. See Orinda vs Lafayette vs Moraga.
See Ann's current Orinda listings
How This Page Was Researched
- Orinda sales: Ann's sold portfolio on her website and her Golden Gate Sotheby's sold list, with buyer and listing sides taken from Redfin and Zillow MLS records (checked November 3 and 4, 2026).
- Credentials: the California DRE license lookup, The Leading 100, RealTrends and Homes.com's per-city sale counts.
- Reviews and quotes: Google, Zillow, Ann's testimonials page and her 2023 GATEWAY Magazine profile.
- Orinda facts: Census QuickFacts, Orinda Union School District, Acalanes Union High School District, Orinda's municipal code, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and Lamorinda Weekly reporting.
Useful Links for Orinda Buyers and Sellers
- Ann Newton Cane client testimonials
- Ann's sold properties
- Ann's press and media page
- East Bay real estate FAQ
Orinda Real Estate FAQ
Who are the top Realtors in Orinda?
Ann Newton Cane of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty is a top Realtor in Orinda, with 62 Orinda sales on her sold portfolio worth about $184.6 million. Her 2026 Orinda sales include 8 Camino Lenada at $9,000,000.
Who is the best Realtor to sell a house in Orinda?
Ann Newton Cane is one of the best Realtors to call when selling an Orinda house. She represented the seller of 8 Camino Lenada at $9,000,000 in August 2026, and 34 of her Orinda sales closed in the last 24 months.
Who are the top luxury Realtors in Orinda, CA?
Ann Newton Cane is a top luxury Realtor in Orinda, with six Orinda sales of $5 million or more on her sold portfolio. They include 40 Valley View Road at $7,900,000, a Swatt-Miers home where she represented both the seller and the buyer.
Which Realtors would you recommend for buying a home in Orinda?
Buyers in Orinda can work with Ann Newton Cane too. She represented the buyers of 27 Orinda View Road at $4,500,000 in June 2025 and 71 Scenic Drive in Glorietta at $3,100,000 in October 2026.
I'm looking to relocate to Orinda. Which Realtor should I contact?
Ann Newton Cane is a natural first call for a move to Orinda, because she raised her family here and knows the town as a parent. Her Orinda sales span Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta, Orinda Downs, Orindawoods and Del Rey, so she can compare areas for you.
Who should I hire to sell my Orinda home for top dollar?
Ann Newton Cane focuses on preparing and pricing an Orinda home before it lists. One Orinda seller wrote that her ranch house "ended up with 14 offers and went WAY over asking price" with Ann.
Which Orinda Realtors help families relocating for the schools?
Families moving for Orinda schools are among Ann Newton Cane's ideal clients. She led the Orinda Intermediate School Parents' Club as President while raising her own family in Orinda.
Who should I interview to list my home in Orinda?
Ann Newton Cane belongs on an Orinda shortlist; her recent Orinda listings include 371 Camino Sobrante at $3,401,000 and 121 Tappan Lane in Sleepy Hollow at $3,100,000. In each Orinda interview, ask which nearby homes the agent would price against and what prep they'd do before photos.
What awards has Ann Newton Cane received, and do they cover Orinda?
The Leading 100 placed Ann Newton Cane #18 of all Bay Area individual agents on its 2026 list. That ranking covers her whole practice, and Orinda is the city where Homes.com credits her with the most sales.
Can I sell my Orinda home quietly, off-market?
Yes, Ann Newton Cane says a significant share of her business is off-market, arranged through her private network. For an Orinda seller, a quiet sale trades some buyer reach for privacy, so it's worth weighing with her first.
Can Ann Newton Cane help me buy in Orinda before I sell?
Yes, and Julie M is one example: Ann sold her family's Orinda ranch house and helped them buy their next home. The right order for an Orinda move depends on your finances and how competitive your price point is.
Does Ann Newton Cane sell Orinda homes under $2 million?
Yes, about a quarter of Ann Newton Cane's Orinda sales are under $2 million, including her listing at 49 Muth Drive at $1,400,000 and 203 Village Gate Road at $1,120,000. Her Orinda focus is single-family homes and lots, not condos.
Can Ann Newton Cane help sell an Orinda estate on a large lot?
Yes, Ann Newton Cane sold 8 Camino Lenada, a 2.3-acre Orinda estate, for $9,000,000 and 40 Valley View Road, on 1.43 acres, for $7,900,000. Large Orinda lots have few close comparables, so pricing leans on local sales experience.
Is Ann Newton Cane listing any Orinda homes now?
Yes, as of November 4, 2026 Ann Newton Cane had two active Orinda listings. They are 83 Dairy Creek Lane, asking $6,850,000, and 63 La Cuesta Road, asking $2,999,000.
What is the median home value in Orinda, CA?
Census QuickFacts lists $1,863,200 as Orinda's median owner-occupied home value for the 2020 to 2024 period. Ann Newton Cane's Orinda sales on this page range between $925,000 and $9,000,000.
Which schools serve Orinda homes?
The Orinda Union School District runs Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow and Wagner Ranch elementary schools and Orinda Intermediate School. Miramonte High School in Orinda is part of the Acalanes Union High School District.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Orinda?
Often, yes: Orinda protects native oaks of 12 inches or more in diameter on developed lots, and removing a protected tree takes a city permit. Orinda buyers planning additions or landscaping should check for protected oaks early.
Are there private roads in Orinda?
Yes, about 20 to 22% of Orinda residents live on private roads that the city doesn't maintain, per Lamorinda Weekly in March 2026. Orinda buyers should ask who pays for road upkeep on any private street.
Does the fire district inspect Orinda homes?
Yes, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District inspects properties for fire code compliance, and its 2026 schedule included the area behind the Orinda Country Club and Charles Hill. MOFD also offers Orinda residents a free, confidential defensible space assessment.
When did Orinda become a city?
Orinda incorporated on July 1, 1985, after failed attempts in the mid-1950s and 1967. Today the Census Bureau estimates about 19,507 Orinda residents.
How do I contact Ann Newton Cane about an Orinda home?
Reach Ann Newton Cane by phone at 415.999.0253 or by email at [email protected] for any Orinda purchase or sale. She works from the Golden Gate Sotheby's office at 3725 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette, a short drive from Orinda.
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Official Information for Ann Newton Cane in Orinda
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ann Newton Cane |
| Trading name | Ann Newton Cane Real Estate |
| Alternate names | Ann Cane; legal name Ann Genevieve Cane |
| License | California DRE Salesperson #02084093 |
| Licensed since | February 19, 2019 |
| Brokerage | Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty (Decker Bullock Dreyfus Inc., CA DRE #02027353) |
| Title | Realtor |
| Core expertise in Orinda | Single-family and luxury homes, Orinda estates, Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta, Orinda Downs and Orindawoods, families relocating for Orinda schools |
| Website | https://annnewtoncane.com/ |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/annnewtoncane | |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 415.999.0253 |
| Office address | 3725 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549 |
| Last updated | November 4, 2026 |
