Idyllic Mid Century Modern in a sought-after Piedmont side of Montclair location offering a rare blend of elegance, natural light, views, warmth and tranquility. Located on a coveted street, this thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained home offers an exceptional combination of architectural charm, gorgeous landscaped gardens, a spacious deck for outdoor dining and entertaining and stunning Bay and rolling hills views. 473 Pershing Drive is a 3BD | 2BA | 1,613sq ft light filled single-level home with updated kitchen and bathrooms, maple hardwood and cork floors, redwood paneled walls, and large picture windows to connect the house to the natural beauty outside. An elevator from the garage to the front door area provides level in access and makes this a forever home! Truly wonderful outdoor spaces; a private front courtyard area surrounded by a beautifully landscaped, terraced garden as well as a large redwood view/entertaining deck in the back of the house along with a planting/garden area. This is Piedmont side of Montclair living at its best – close to Montclair Village and Piedmont, local schools, popular Sunday farmers market, shopping, dining and commute access via Hwys 13, 580 & 24. An ideal spot to enjoy all that the East Bay offers!
Montclair, located between the Oakland Hills and Piedmont, is a residential and village-style Oakland neighborhood with a wooded ridgeline setting and a compact commercial core. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Mountain Boulevard at La Salle Avenue, where sidewalk cafes, independent boutiques, and small specialty shops line the blocks. Montclair Village anchors daily routines with low-rise storefronts and a walkable main drag. The Montclair Railroad Trail threads through the district as a green pedestrian corridor. Nearby, Joaquin Miller Park and Redwood Regional Park frame the area with trailheads and canyon views. Housing leans toward mid-century homes and hillside properties tucked along winding streets.
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Market insights
473 Pershing Dr · $1,395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.3%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,395,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,268,994. (9% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Formal dining room
Updated kitchen
Storage
Window coverings
Accessible elevator installed
Laundry facility/main entry on street level
Living room fireplace with wood stove insert
Crawl space basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bath with skylight(s), solid surface, stall shower, tile, walk-in closet(s) and window
Additional baths feature shower over tub, tile, and are updated
Kitchen
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas range / cooktop
Built-in oven
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry room
Laundry in garage
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Cork
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Room air cooling
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Enclosed patio
Garden and garden/play area
Automatic sprinklers
Terraced down landscaping
Private entrance
Fenced yard
Storage
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1950
Parking
Attached garage
1 garage space (covered)
Construction
Wood siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41144408
Aug 26, 2026
Pending
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Aug 12, 2026
Listed
$1,395,000
$865/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 1983
Sold
$148,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,747 (+5.5%)
$178,719 + $284,834
$463,553
2024
$7,340 (−4.2%)
$178,719 + $284,834
$463,553
2023
$7,661 (+3.2%)
$175,215 + $279,249
$454,464
2022
$7,426 (+5.5%)
$168,412 + $268,408
$436,820
2021
$7,041 (+29.4%)
$168,412 + $268,408
$436,820
2020
$5,440 (+5.1%)
$165,110 + $263,145
$428,255
2019
$5,173 (+2.3%)
$163,418 + $149,892
$313,310
2018
$5,059 (+4.6%)
$160,214 + $146,954
$307,168
2017
$4,836 (+2.1%)
$153,994 + $141,248
$295,242
2016
$4,737 (−1.8%)
$153,994 + $141,248
$295,242
2015
$4,826 (+1.1%)
$150,974 + $138,479
$289,453
2014
$4,772 (−0.7%)
$145,795 + $133,728
$279,523
2013
$4,805 (+4.0%)
$145,795 + $133,728
$279,523
2012
$4,621 (+0.6%)
$145,137 + $133,124
$278,261
2011
$4,593 (+5.1%)
$142,291 + $130,514
$272,805
2010
$4,368 (−2.3%)
$139,501 + $127,955
$267,456
2009
$4,469 (+7.6%)
$138,459 + $127,000
$265,459
2008
$4,154
$138,789 + $127,302
$266,091
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
5,110 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,575
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,575
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048C718101900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Jul 28, 2020 • Final
Residential building - addition
Construct an addition for an elevator. Use materials that match the existing siding and wood fascia.
Addition
Jun 28, 2016 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new furnace with a 95% AFUE rating in the same location of a single-family home. Work includes replacing the ductwork.
HVAC
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 86° expected this year, 12 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, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakland, CA • 94611
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Oakland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.7 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 473 Pershing Dr
$1,871,914
$477K over list price of $1.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $1.7M.