Nestled in the Montclair hills and right above Montclair village is this beautifully updated contemporary home on a massive lot (15,832 sq ft). Rare opportunity to purchase a home where your backyard leads to the Railroad hiking trail and minutes to the village. From the detached 2 car garage, a path leads down a landscaped stairway to the front entrance with a spacious patio area, perfect for barbequing and gardening. High level finishes throughout this 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home, including stunning hardwood floors. An updated kitchen with quality finishes and appliances, including a convection oven and stone countertops. Bedrooms have large windows with beautiful views and the bathroom has a jacuzzi tub. Laundry area includes a W/D. Downstairs is another large BR, an office and bathroom. Backyard Steps lead down to Railroad trail and the Montclair village. Enjoy the Farmer's market on Sunday mornings and all the shops and restaurants!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$862Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Patrick Nagel•DRE #01760790• Wells & Bennett REALTORS
Bought with Out Of Area Out•DRE #88888888• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
Garage with storage below is at street level. Down a flight to the house which has nice outlooks towards the village. 2 bedrooms that share a bath on the main level and an additional bedroom, bonus space and bath down. Yard is gently sloping down and...
leads to the old railroad trail.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40994265
Jun 30, 2022
Sold
$1,600,000
$980/sq ft
Jun 3, 2022
Pending
—
May 20, 2022
Listed
$1,199,000
$735/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20022697
Jul 28, 2000
Sold
$400,000
$245/sq ft
Jun 29, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2000
Listed
$399,000
$244/sq ft
Very charming 50's contemporary. Private, peaceful setting. 3 bdrms + one plus room, suitable size for a bedroom. Recently refinished hardwood floors. New paint inside & out. Gently downslope lot.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,552 (−6.8%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2024
$23,127 (−5.4%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2023
$24,454 (+9.9%)
$499,392 + $1,165,248
$1,664,640
2022
$22,257 (+139.6%)
$170,380 + $397,555
$567,935
2021
$9,289 (+1.2%)
$170,380 + $397,555
$567,935
2020
$9,178 (+4.0%)
$167,040 + $389,760
$556,800
2019
$8,828 (−0.5%)
$165,327 + $385,764
$551,091
2018
$8,871 (+6.9%)
$162,086 + $378,201
$540,287
2017
$8,296 (+3.5%)
$155,793 + $363,518
$519,311
2016
$8,013 (−1.2%)
$155,793 + $363,518
$519,311
2015
$8,109 (+3.7%)
$152,739 + $356,392
$509,131
2014
$7,822 (−0.3%)
$147,500 + $344,167
$491,667
2013
$7,846 (+4.2%)
$147,500 + $344,167
$491,667
2012
$7,532 (+1.0%)
$146,834 + $342,613
$489,447
2011
$7,458 (+3.5%)
$143,955 + $335,896
$479,851
2010
$7,206 (−1.5%)
$141,133 + $329,310
$470,443
2009
$7,318 (+7.6%)
$140,079 + $326,852
$466,931
2008
$6,803
$140,413 + $327,630
$468,043
Tax history for 5845 Snake
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,552 (−6.8%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2024
$23,127 (−5.4%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2023
$24,454 (+9.9%)
$499,392 + $1,165,248
$1,664,640
2022
$22,257 (+139.6%)
$170,380 + $397,555
$567,935
2021
$9,289 (+1.2%)
$170,380 + $397,555
$567,935
2020
$9,178 (+4.0%)
$167,040 + $389,760
$556,800
2019
$8,828 (−0.5%)
$165,327 + $385,764
$551,091
2018
$8,871 (+6.9%)
$162,086 + $378,201
$540,287
2017
$8,296 (+3.5%)
$155,793 + $363,518
$519,311
2016
$8,013 (−1.2%)
$155,793 + $363,518
$519,311
2015
$8,109 (+3.7%)
$152,739 + $356,392
$509,131
2014
$7,822 (−0.3%)
$147,500 + $344,167
$491,667
2013
$7,846 (+4.2%)
$147,500 + $344,167
$491,667
2012
$7,532 (+1.0%)
$146,834 + $342,613
$489,447
2011
$7,458 (+3.5%)
$143,955 + $335,896
$479,851
2010
$7,206 (−1.5%)
$141,133 + $329,310
$470,443
2009
$7,318 (+7.6%)
$140,079 + $326,852
$466,931
2008
$6,803
$140,413 + $327,630
$468,043
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048F736600900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RH-3
S-9
S-10
Hillside Residential - 3 Zone
The intent of the RH-3 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family dwellings on lots of at least 12,000 sq ft and is appropriate in portions 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
Dec 4, 2023 • Final
Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system. A separate electrical permit is required for the energy storage system. Energy storage systems of a certain size require fire prevention bureau approval and inspection.
Electrical
Solar
Aug 29, 2023 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new energy storage system and an electrical load center.
Battery
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, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tub with Jets, Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Office, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
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.