Nature inspired this spectacular midcentury Oakland hillside home, designed in 1965 by architect Leon Meyer. Meyer, described as the “King of the Round House” by Eichler Network, used a bold M-shaped roofline, soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and large, floating balconies to create indoor-outdoor connections. Warm horizontal wood paneling and open beams maintain the home’s midcentury design, while the kitchen and master suite bathroom have been remodeled for today’s modern lifestyle. An open floorplan creates a comfortable flow from the spacious living room to the dining room and out to a large level patio, with terraces leading up to an upper gazebo. A detached cottage off the patio offers a quiet space for Zoom meetings or yoga workouts. While the home feels detached from the city, it is just steps from old railroad trail and 5-minute stroll to Shepherd Canyon or Montclair Village and its boutique shops and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
8,025 sq ftLot Size
$994Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tom Anthony•DRE #01083049• Thomas Anthony, Broker
Bought with Cynthia L. Harris•DRE #01748742• BHG RE Reliance Partners
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40986422
May 13, 2022
Sold
$1,950,000
$1,265/sq ft
Apr 7, 2022
Pending
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Mar 26, 2022
Listed
$1,095,000
$710/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40277085
Jul 31, 2007
Sold
$860,000
$558/sq ft
Jul 6, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 22, 2007
Listed
$759,000
$492/sq ft
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Modernist Architect Leon Meyer's famed "M" 1960's retreat w/beautiful gardens & close to Village (Show instruction: Listen for Cars;Park on Snake downhill & careful crossing street.)
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28461336
Oct 30, 1998
Sold
$319,000
$207/sq ft
Oct 2, 1998
Listing Removed
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Aug 31, 1998
Listed
$319,000
$207/sq ft
UNIQUE 'M' FRAME WITH LOTS OF WOOD & GLASS. OPEN FLR PLAN. UPGRADED KIT/BATHS. DECKS, PATIO, GARDENING OPPORTUNITY. PLEASE TRY TO
Public Records
Jun 5, 1992
Sold
$270,000
$175/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,616 (+4.1%)
$1,180,626 + $505,977
$1,686,603
2024
$22,692 (−5.6%)
$1,180,626 + $505,977
$1,686,603
2023
$24,032 (+47.4%)
$1,157,481 + $496,057
$1,653,538
2022
$16,308 (+3.6%)
$319,324 + $745,089
$1,064,413
2021
$15,736 (+1.1%)
$319,324 + $745,089
$1,064,413
2020
$15,564 (+3.3%)
$313,064 + $730,484
$1,043,548
2019
$15,069 (+2.2%)
$309,855 + $722,995
$1,032,850
2018
$14,751 (+12.0%)
$303,782 + $708,824
$1,012,606
2017
$13,164 (+8.0%)
$268,500 + $626,500
$895,000
2016
$12,186 (+5.2%)
$268,500 + $626,500
$895,000
2015
$11,583 (−3.2%)
$249,600 + $582,400
$832,000
2014
$11,967 (+17.8%)
$234,000 + $546,000
$780,000
2013
$10,159 (+6.9%)
$234,000 + $546,000
$780,000
2012
$9,502 (−4.9%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2011
$9,992 (+2.1%)
$186,000 + $434,000
$620,000
2010
$9,785 (−5.1%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2009
$10,309 (−15.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2008
$12,181
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
Tax history for 5820 Snake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,616 (+4.1%)
$1,180,626 + $505,977
$1,686,603
2024
$22,692 (−5.6%)
$1,180,626 + $505,977
$1,686,603
2023
$24,032 (+47.4%)
$1,157,481 + $496,057
$1,653,538
2022
$16,308 (+3.6%)
$319,324 + $745,089
$1,064,413
2021
$15,736 (+1.1%)
$319,324 + $745,089
$1,064,413
2020
$15,564 (+3.3%)
$313,064 + $730,484
$1,043,548
2019
$15,069 (+2.2%)
$309,855 + $722,995
$1,032,850
2018
$14,751 (+12.0%)
$303,782 + $708,824
$1,012,606
2017
$13,164 (+8.0%)
$268,500 + $626,500
$895,000
2016
$12,186 (+5.2%)
$268,500 + $626,500
$895,000
2015
$11,583 (−3.2%)
$249,600 + $582,400
$832,000
2014
$11,967 (+17.8%)
$234,000 + $546,000
$780,000
2013
$10,159 (+6.9%)
$234,000 + $546,000
$780,000
2012
$9,502 (−4.9%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2011
$9,992 (+2.1%)
$186,000 + $434,000
$620,000
2010
$9,785 (−5.1%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2009
$10,309 (−15.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2008
$12,181
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,025 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
1,542
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048E734902103
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
Dec 11, 2025 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Relocate a low pressure gas house line to a new meter location.
Plumbing
Aug 26, 2025 • Final
Dot - excavation (x)
Excavate for a gas service replacement and perform closed-circuit television inspections. Implement environmental controls to prevent contamination and comply with all local public works standards and excavation rules.
Gas
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.