Situated on nearly 1/2-acre in Berkeley's highly desirable Claremont hills neighborhood, this sophisticated Mediterranean-style home provides spectacular panoramic views of the SF Bay, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and Bay bridges + the cities of SF, Berkeley + Oakland from nearly every room. Spacious at +3,100 square feet, this airy, sunlit retreat features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dramatic 2-story entrance, living/dining rooms, an open chef's kitchen + family room, a main level home office (or 4th BR), laundry room + an attached 2-car garage. Built in 2000 by the current owners, the home was designed to take full advantage of the exceptional views, with a floor plan ensuring a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle. No expense was spared on elegant stone, wood & plaster finishes throughout. Details include high ceilings, wrought-iron railings, Brazilian cherry + limestone tile floors, custom kitchen cabinets + bookcases, plus a family room entertainment center. Abundant natural light throughout. This wonderful location is convenient to Oakland/Rockridge/Elmwood amenities, Orinda + Rockridge BART + Hwy 24/I-580. Designed with comfort in mind, this is an exceptional home for entertaining, intimate gatherings with friends & family, or simply enjoying the fabulous views. Exceptional!
Est. $9,571 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Beautiful Mediterranean home on the Berkeley Oakland border. Amazing city and bridge views with great light throughout. Three bedrooms up including a massive primary suite. There is an office/4th bedroom just off the entry.2 car garage with extra...
off street parking.
6 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stunning San Francisco and Bay Bridge views from every room and the backyard! This stylish Mediterranean home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living, and the design makes it feel much larger than the square footage suggests.
3 bedrooms upstairs and 1...
bedroom used as an office downstairs.
6 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Hajni Cheek
Redfin Associate agent
The home has sweeping bay views. The kitchen has stone countertops, an island and gas range.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale and tax history for 29 Live Oak Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41123653
Mar 31, 2026
Sold
$2,400,000
$815/sq ft
Feb 26, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2026
Listed
$1,995,000
$678/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41086630
Nov 23, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2025
Price Changed
*
Oct 24, 2025
Relisted
—
Oct 1, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2025
Price Changed
*
Mar 22, 2025
Price Changed
*
Feb 27, 2025
Listed
*
Public Records
Nov 27, 1995
Sold
$82,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,969 (+4.4%)
$136,215 + $1,102,926
$1,239,141
2024
$17,209 (−5.2%)
$136,215 + $1,102,926
$1,239,141
2023
$18,153 (+2.4%)
$133,544 + $1,081,303
$1,214,847
2022
$17,732 (+3.6%)
$128,359 + $1,039,322
$1,167,681
2021
$17,119 (+1.2%)
$128,359 + $1,039,322
$1,167,681
2020
$16,923 (+3.3%)
$125,842 + $1,018,944
$1,144,786
2019
$16,387 (+2.3%)
$124,553 + $1,008,498
$1,133,051
2018
$16,025 (+3.8%)
$122,111 + $988,727
$1,110,838
2017
$15,442 (+2.0%)
$117,370 + $950,340
$1,067,710
2016
$15,146 (−0.2%)
$117,370 + $950,340
$1,067,710
2015
$15,181 (−0.6%)
$115,069 + $931,711
$1,046,780
2014
$15,276
$111,122 + $899,752
$1,010,874
2013
$15,281 (+4.3%)
$111,122 + $899,752
$1,010,874
2012
$14,645 (+1.3%)
$110,620 + $895,689
$1,006,309
2011
$14,458 (+2.2%)
$108,451 + $878,129
$986,580
2010
$14,142 (−1.0%)
$106,325 + $860,912
$967,237
2009
$14,281 (+7.6%)
$105,530 + $854,485
$960,015
2008
$13,276
$105,781 + $856,520
$962,301
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,944
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048H760303001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RH-4
S-9
Hillside Residential - 4 Zone
The intent of the RH-4 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family dwellings on lots of 6,500 to 8,000 sq ft and is typically appropriate in already developed areas of the Oakland Hills.
Zone overlays
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Apr 23, 2026 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Grading
Plumbing
Jan 26, 2026 • Active
Dot - curb gutter sidewalk exemption certificate
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.