Spacious 1937 garden cottage in a magical, private park like setting. Custom original woodwork meets thoroughly modern updates in this enchanting one-level home. So many secret nooks, crannies and hidden features to discover! A wide covered brick porch sits beneath the massive oak which provides shade for the mature landscaped gardens. The handsome wood-paneled living room features a soaring brick fireplace flanked by built-ins. A formal dining room with built-ins looks out to the side garden and opens to the kitchen and large sunny family room. Two en-suite bedroom/baths include a large primary suite with huge walk-in closets. The primary bath features a wooden sauna and handy utility closet. The family room shares a breakfast bar with the kitchen and opens to the deck, fruit orchard and veggie boxes. The bonus space has a separate entrance and has provided a variety of uses over the years. It looks out to the rear garden and sits behind the 2-car garage. House heating and hot water are provided by a state-of-the-art heat pump by Harvest Thermal Systems. Solar panels are owned and the structure is seismically retrofitted. Only two blocks from busy Montclair Village shops with hiking trails and transport nearby. Feel the relaxing romance of the 30's while living a modern dream!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
8,296 sq ftLot Size
$747Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Friedman•DRE #01326782• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Pamela Fullerton•DRE #01987942• The GRUBB Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41108122
Sep 23, 2025
Sold
$1,388,000
$667/sq ft
Aug 22, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 14, 2025
Listed
$998,000
$480/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 1993
Sold
$290,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,361 (+5.3%)
$147,865 + $345,018
$492,883
2024
$7,942 (−4.2%)
$147,865 + $345,018
$492,883
2023
$8,288 (+3.0%)
$144,966 + $338,254
$483,220
2022
$8,046 (+5.1%)
$139,337 + $325,120
$464,457
2021
$7,653 (+1.1%)
$139,337 + $325,120
$464,457
2020
$7,567 (+4.3%)
$136,605 + $318,746
$455,351
2019
$7,257 (+2.2%)
$135,204 + $315,478
$450,682
2018
$7,103 (+4.1%)
$132,554 + $309,292
$441,846
2017
$6,822 (+3.8%)
$127,408 + $297,285
$424,693
2016
$6,571 (+0.6%)
$127,408 + $297,285
$424,693
2015
$6,533
$124,910 + $291,457
$416,367
2014
$6,534 (−0.4%)
$120,624 + $281,457
$402,081
2013
$6,562 (+4.1%)
$120,624 + $281,457
$402,081
2012
$6,302 (+0.9%)
$120,080 + $280,186
$400,266
2011
$6,248 (+4.0%)
$117,725 + $274,693
$392,418
2010
$6,008 (−1.8%)
$115,417 + $269,307
$384,724
2009
$6,115 (+7.6%)
$114,555 + $267,296
$381,851
2008
$5,684
$114,827 + $267,931
$382,758
Tax history for 5550 Snake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,361 (+5.3%)
$147,865 + $345,018
$492,883
2024
$7,942 (−4.2%)
$147,865 + $345,018
$492,883
2023
$8,288 (+3.0%)
$144,966 + $338,254
$483,220
2022
$8,046 (+5.1%)
$139,337 + $325,120
$464,457
2021
$7,653 (+1.1%)
$139,337 + $325,120
$464,457
2020
$7,567 (+4.3%)
$136,605 + $318,746
$455,351
2019
$7,257 (+2.2%)
$135,204 + $315,478
$450,682
2018
$7,103 (+4.1%)
$132,554 + $309,292
$441,846
2017
$6,822 (+3.8%)
$127,408 + $297,285
$424,693
2016
$6,571 (+0.6%)
$127,408 + $297,285
$424,693
2015
$6,533
$124,910 + $291,457
$416,367
2014
$6,534 (−0.4%)
$120,624 + $281,457
$402,081
2013
$6,562 (+4.1%)
$120,624 + $281,457
$402,081
2012
$6,302 (+0.9%)
$120,080 + $280,186
$400,266
2011
$6,248 (+4.0%)
$117,725 + $274,693
$392,418
2010
$6,008 (−1.8%)
$115,417 + $269,307
$384,724
2009
$6,115 (+7.6%)
$114,555 + $267,296
$381,851
2008
$5,684
$114,827 + $267,931
$382,758
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,296 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
2,080
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048D724400600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RD
S-9
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.
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 30, 2026 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Gas
Plumbing
Apr 30, 2026 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Electrical
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 details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Room Type: In-Law Quarters, Music Room, Other, Possible Guest, Studio
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,080
Foundation Details: Concrete Grid, Earthquake Braced
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Private Entrance, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced, Full, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 2080
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1937
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 8296
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.