Bates-Muth, Orinda, CA

Bates-Muth — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bates-Muth, Orinda, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Bates-Muth, Orinda (2026)

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Bates-Muth Neighborhood Overview

Bates-Muth is a neighborhood within the city of Orinda, California, characterized by its prime market tier and high homeownership. The housing market is defined by substantial property values, with a median home value of $1,739,600. This is supported by a very high homeownership rate of 92.9%, indicating a predominantly owner-occupied community. The corresponding renter-occupied rate is just 7.1%, with a median gross rent of $2,393 per month.

The neighborhood's affluence is further reflected in its median household income of $250,001. Recent mortgage lending activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 635 conventional originations out of a total of 648 HMDA loan originations, alongside minimal FHA and VA loan activity. The average home size is approximately 1,850 square feet, suggesting a market of comfortable, established single-family homes. This data paints a picture of a stable, high-value residential enclave within Orinda.

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Bates-Muth Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.7M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$250K
Homeownership Rate92.9%
Renter-Occupied7.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.0%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierPrime
Primary ZIP Code94563
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations648
VA Loan Originations2
VA Loan Share0.3%
Average VA Loan Amount$1.4M
Conventional Loan Originations635
FHA Loan Originations11

Top Real Estate Agents in Bates-Muth, Orinda

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

2 agents met the full merit gate for Bates-Muth, Orinda, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Alex Villasenor Listed

Contact

Phone: (925) 351-4949

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://alexvillasenor.sites.cbmoxi.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alex%20Villasenor

Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement and leadership roles, Alex Villasenor combines 20+ years of expertise with a. His unique dual background in real estate sales and lending provides exceptional end-to-end transaction oversight.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Contra Costa Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer / Advisor at Local Housing Non-Profit[6]

Mentor at Coldwell Banker or Local Real Estate School[6]

Notable Achievements

Real Estate Experience

Client Reviews Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, bilingual Spanish services, lending expertise, market analysis, transaction management[4]

Cities Served

Orinda

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Ann Sharf Listed

4.9 stars 31+ verified reviews License: 1156966 Village Associates Real Estate 31+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (925) 200-0222

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.annsharf.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Ann%20Sharf

Why selected: Selected for her exceptional community engagement and leadership, Ann Sharf combines this with over $250M in recent sales and a. Her three-decade career features 20 consecutive years as a top regional performer.

Notable Achievements

Transaction Volume

Client Reviews

Top Ranked Agent

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, luxury homes, buyers, sellers, residential sales[4]

Cities Served

Orinda

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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