One of the few 1991 Oakland/Berkeley Hills fire lots left. Beautiful set of drawings available for review that were previously approved. Opportunity knocks! In the prestigious Claremont Hills, where some homes have sold for over $3,000,000. This lot has a Berkeley mailing address and Oakland taxes.
Vacant landProperty Type
5,385 sq ftLot Size
$49Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Eckert•DRE #01239021• Coldwell Banker Realty
Claremont Hills, located between the Claremont District and Montclair Village, is a hillside and residential Oakland neighborhood with winding roads and Bay-facing outlooks. The neighborhood reads as a patchwork of mid-century moderns, contemporary rebuilds, and tucked-away cottages set into steep terrain. The character concentrates around the Claremont Avenue corridor by the Claremont Hotel, where café patios and small storefronts meet a steady flow of walkers and cyclists. Community pillars nearby include the historic Claremont Club & Spa, the Claremont Branch Library, and the California Shakespeare Theater in the hills. Footpaths and stair streets link pockets of homes to canyon edges and trailheads. A short drive up the ridge brings Redwood Regional Park’s redwood groves into the daily backdrop.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Sloped-up lot
Road frontage on a city street
Corners of the lot are marked
Home design
Unimproved land (vacant lot)
Zoned R for single-family use
Construction
Vacant land (no structures listed)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Water connected/available
Electricity available
Sewer available
Cable available
Phone available
Utilities underground
Sale and tax history for 6951 Charing Cross Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41142161
Jul 19, 2026
Price Changed
$265,000
Jul 19, 2026
Listed
$199,000
Public Records
Nov 27, 2024
Sold
$390,000
MLSListings #ML81977100
Nov 26, 2024
Pending
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Nov 26, 2024
Sold
$390,000
Nov 1, 2024
Relisted
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Oct 31, 2024
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2024
Relisted
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Oct 16, 2024
Price Changed
$250,000
Oct 11, 2024
Listing Removed
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Aug 16, 2024
Listed
$550,000
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Luxury Live Auction! Bidding to start from $250,000.00! Build your dream home in the serene Claremont Hills, surrounded by luxury million-dollar properties. 6951 Charing Cross Road features a 2,660 SF, 3-bedroom/3.5-bath house with a 438 SF 2-car garage on a 5,325 SF lot. Though it has a Berkeley address, it's under Oakland's jurisdiction. Designed by renowned Oakland architect John Newton, the home has City of Oakland Planning Department approval valid through January 31, 2028.The detailed building permit work (including surveys, soils report, structural and civil engineering) was completed in 2018 and needs updating to meet current codes before submission to the Building Department. John Newton and the other consultants can update the plans for 2024 and permit issuance. A revised 4-bedroom plan is also available. Conveniently located near BART, Highways 24 & 13, local schools, UC Berkeley, and recreational trails. Don't miss this opportunity. Note: Seller and listing agent have not verified the information or guarantee approval of plans. Buyers should conduct their own investigation. 1031 Exchange. As Is Sale.
MLSListings #ML81792439
Jun 9, 2020
Sold
$275,000
Jun 5, 2020
Pending
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May 14, 2020
Listed
$275,000
Prestigious zip code of Berkeley * Clairmont Hills area * Come make your paradise in this tranquil, exquisite well established posh neighborhood, surrounded by luxurious custom homes * Only four miles from world famous UC Berkeley campus founded in 1868 * Est 15 miles from downtown SFO * Berkeley Ashby BART less than 4 miles * Bentley School right down the hill * Centrally located:Your connection to Contra Costa County and SFO and Greater Bay Area * Custom Home lot comes with Architectural and structural design; designed by well known designer John Newton is included in the price * Permits need to be extended. Approved plans by City of Oakland * Bring your shovel * Home is ready to be built * Start realizing your dream home now before it's too late * Seize the opportunity! * Check out the video https://virtualtourcafe. sharefile.com/d-sd3ac6c180e0423c9
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40904670
Jun 8, 2020
Sold
$275,000
Jun 5, 2020
Pending
—
May 13, 2020
Listed
$275,000
Public Records
Jun 26, 2018
Sold
$135,000
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40231351
Apr 6, 2007
Sold
$405,000
Jan 25, 2007
Listing Removed
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Dec 23, 2006
Listed
$425,000
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40143616
Mar 15, 2006
Sold
$385,000
Feb 25, 2006
Listing Removed
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Feb 18, 2006
Listed
$350,000
Public Records
Jun 9, 1978
Sold
$105,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,704 (+27.8%)
$390,000
2024
$5,245 (−3.9%)
$390,000
2023
$5,459 (+1.4%)
$294,852
2022
$5,381 (+4.6%)
$283,404
2021
$5,142 (−17.6%)
$283,404
2020
$6,240 (+105.8%)
$277,849
2019
$3,033 (+19.5%)
$140,454
2018
$2,538 (+5.7%)
$137,700
2017
$2,400 (+7.2%)
$100,096
2016
$2,239 (+0.6%)
$100,096
2015
$2,225 (+3.9%)
$98,134
2014
$2,142 (−0.7%)
$94,768
2013
$2,157 (+3.2%)
$94,768
2012
$2,091 (−5.1%)
$94,340
2011
$2,203 (+9.5%)
$92,491
2010
$2,012 (−70.3%)
$90,677
2009
$6,781 (+6.6%)
$90,000
2008
$6,358
$421,362
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,385 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Alameda County
APN
048H762103400
Parking Spaces
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RH-4
S-9
S-10
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
Scenic Route Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Apr 11, 2024 • Final
Residential combo - new
Construct a new three-story single-family home with an attached garage on a vacant lot.
New construction
Mar 1, 2024 • Final
Bw) - building worksheet (building)
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage on an upslope lot.
New construction
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94705
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Sun exposure
61/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 6951 Charing Cross Rd
$285,788
$21K over list price of $265K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $2.0M.