Knickerbocker, Orinda, CA

Knickerbocker is a woodsy hillside pocket west of Orinda Village where curving lanes-Knickerbocker Ln, Brookwood Rd, and Oak Rd-wind through mature oaks and bay trees. Homes range from mid-century ranches to creative custom rebuilds, often on sloped lots that trade lawn for multi-level decks, filtered canyon views, and excellent privacy. It feels tucked away, with cul-de-sacs and little through-traffic, yet you’re a quick drop to town. Day-to-day errands are simple once you reach Camino Pablo: cafés, markets, and services in Orinda Village sit minutes away, with immediate access to Hwy-24 and Orinda BART for regional commuting. Recreation skews close-to-home-Orinda Sports Field is right nearby, a membership-based neighborhood swim club (Oak Springs Pool & Clubhouse) sits inside the tract, and bigger outings to Lafayette Reservoir, Sibley Volcanic, or Tilden are a short drive. Practical notes: streets are narrow and mostly sidewalk-free, and many driveways are steep; plan for careful guest parking and a car-forward lifestyle. This is classic East Bay fuel-break country-vegetation management, defensible space, and drainage/retaining-wall upkeep matter, and some carriers quote higher fire-risk premiums. Western edges pick up a hum from Hwy-24 and, near the BART tunnel portal, the occasional train whoosh. Cell coverage and power resilience can vary by micro-pocket.