Enchanting Upper Rockridge Mediterranean by the August Company. Spacious cook’s kitchen opens to a family room; formal dining; recreation room, bedroom & bath on lower level with separate outside access; beautifully landscaped terraced backyard; Bay & Mt. Tamalpais views; rich architectural detail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
6,130 sq ftLot Size
$712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dian Hymer•DRE #00595554• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Richard E. Cohen•DRE #01084817• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40266714
Jun 19, 2007
Sold
$1,550,000
$420/sq ft
May 16, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2007
Listed
$1,525,000
$413/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40009497
Jun 4, 2004
Sold
$1,363,000
$369/sq ft
May 5, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2004
Listed
$1,150,000
$311/sq ft
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August Company 1998 Mediterranean. Award-quality kitchen designed for professional chef. Unique & artistic custom detailing. Bay views. Exquisite landscaping. 4Bed/2Bath on same level. Lower level family room w/kitchen, 3rd bath, 5th bdm, interior & exterior entrance.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28456006
Mar 5, 1998
Sold
$798,000
$216/sq ft
Jan 24, 1998
Listing Removed
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Dec 29, 1997
Listed
$798,000
$216/sq ft
ANOTHER FABULOUS HOME BY THE AUGUST CO. VIEW! EXTRAS GALORE! WALK-IN CLOSETS + STORAGE SPACE + BONUS RM FOR AU PAIR/OFFICE
Public Records
Jul 9, 1996
Sold
$110,000
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 1993
Sold
$115,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,589 (+4.0%)
$622,951 + $1,453,552
$2,076,503
2024
$27,499 (−6.9%)
$622,951 + $1,453,552
$2,076,503
2023
$29,534 (+2.9%)
$610,740 + $1,425,060
$2,035,800
2022
$28,690 (+3.4%)
$587,029 + $1,369,736
$1,956,765
2021
$27,753 (+0.6%)
$587,029 + $1,369,736
$1,956,765
2020
$27,584 (+3.3%)
$575,521 + $1,342,882
$1,918,403
2019
$26,695 (+2.1%)
$569,620 + $1,329,114
$1,898,734
2018
$26,149 (+3.6%)
$558,455 + $1,303,063
$1,861,518
2017
$25,247 (+2.3%)
$536,777 + $1,252,480
$1,789,257
2016
$24,674 (+7.5%)
$536,777 + $1,252,480
$1,789,257
2015
$22,963 (−2.6%)
$526,254 + $1,227,927
$1,754,181
2014
$23,588 (+18.9%)
$464,400 + $1,083,600
$1,548,000
2013
$19,836 (+1.8%)
$464,400 + $1,083,600
$1,548,000
2012
$19,493 (+0.7%)
$394,500 + $920,500
$1,315,000
2011
$19,352 (+1.1%)
$389,700 + $909,300
$1,299,000
2010
$19,134 (−16.0%)
$389,700 + $909,300
$1,299,000
2009
$22,790 (+3.4%)
$389,700 + $909,300
$1,299,000
2008
$22,046
$465,000 + $1,085,000
$1,550,000
Tax history for 170 Alta Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,589 (+4.0%)
$622,951 + $1,453,552
$2,076,503
2024
$27,499 (−6.9%)
$622,951 + $1,453,552
$2,076,503
2023
$29,534 (+2.9%)
$610,740 + $1,425,060
$2,035,800
2022
$28,690 (+3.4%)
$587,029 + $1,369,736
$1,956,765
2021
$27,753 (+0.6%)
$587,029 + $1,369,736
$1,956,765
2020
$27,584 (+3.3%)
$575,521 + $1,342,882
$1,918,403
2019
$26,695 (+2.1%)
$569,620 + $1,329,114
$1,898,734
2018
$26,149 (+3.6%)
$558,455 + $1,303,063
$1,861,518
2017
$25,247 (+2.3%)
$536,777 + $1,252,480
$1,789,257
2016
$24,674 (+7.5%)
$536,777 + $1,252,480
$1,789,257
2015
$22,963 (−2.6%)
$526,254 + $1,227,927
$1,754,181
2014
$23,588 (+18.9%)
$464,400 + $1,083,600
$1,548,000
2013
$19,836 (+1.8%)
$464,400 + $1,083,600
$1,548,000
2012
$19,493 (+0.7%)
$394,500 + $920,500
$1,315,000
2011
$19,352 (+1.1%)
$389,700 + $909,300
$1,299,000
2010
$19,134 (−16.0%)
$389,700 + $909,300
$1,299,000
2009
$22,790 (+3.4%)
$389,700 + $909,300
$1,299,000
2008
$22,046
$465,000 + $1,085,000
$1,550,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,130 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
3,497
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048B713500800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RD
S-13
Detached Unit Residential Regulations Zone
The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the RD Detached Unit Residential Zone Regulations. The intent of the Detached Unit Residential RD Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas primarily characterized by a mix of single-unit structures, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Oct 23, 2017 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
HVAC
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Residential building - new
Construct a new single-family home.
New construction
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Rec/Rumpus Room, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2007. This data may not match public records. Learn more.