Mid-century modern enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to make a coveted Tom Lowe house their next home. Complete with Lowe’s signature wall of windows (recently replaced), vaulted beamed ceilings, + freestanding hearth, this home has maintained its vintage magnetism while enjoying countless updates to ensure the property survives well into the next mid-century. Valuable upgrades to this two bedroom, two bathroom open floor plan include a newer roof, roughed in lower level adding over 500 sf, central A/C + furnace w air scrubber, tankless H2O heater, lower deck, new posts + piers, exterior concrete stairs, car charger, + the list goes on. Located in Oakland’s Merriewood neighborhood on an extra-large lot, your new home is perched just above cherished Montclair Village and all of its amenities. A true respite from the urban grind, you’ve found the perfect spot to comfortably escape while working from home or distance learning or whatever else this new normal has in store for us.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Marcus•DRE #01967832• Redfin
Bought with Kristen Von Bargen•DRE #01858948• Corcoran Icon Properties
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40918563
Oct 5, 2020
Sold
$1,250,000
$550/sq ft
Sep 8, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 28, 2020
Listed
$899,888
$396/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28456940
Apr 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40702651
Oct 3, 2015
Sold
$780,000
$343/sq ft
Sep 3, 2015
Pending
—
Aug 28, 2015
Relisted
—
Aug 12, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2015
Price Changed
$799,000
$351/sq ft
Jul 8, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 8, 2015
Price Changed
$830,000
$365/sq ft
Jun 25, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 10, 2015
Listed
$699,000
$307/sq ft
+17
Gorgeous remodel in the very desirable Montclair neighborhood. All new kitchen and baths, refinished hardwood floors, beautiful refurbished deck and new landscaping. New roof and windows. Close to Thornhill Elem and Hwy 13. Work done with permits and sewer lateral compliant.
Public Records
Feb 25, 2015
Sold
$609,000
$268/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40685995
Feb 25, 2015
Sold
$608,800
$268/sq ft
Feb 18, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 13, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2015
Listed
$499,000
$219/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 1975
Sold
$47,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,764 (+4.3%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2024
$18,954 (−5.2%)
$405,907 + $947,117
$1,353,024
2023
$20,001 (+2.3%)
$397,950 + $928,550
$1,326,500
2022
$19,556 (+3.4%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2021
$18,910 (+43.2%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2020
$13,206 (−18.1%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2019
$16,125 (+1.8%)
$253,286 + $591,001
$844,287
2018
$15,845 (+3.0%)
$248,320 + $579,415
$827,735
2017
$15,385 (+2.3%)
$238,680 + $556,920
$795,600
2016
$15,035 (+39.6%)
$238,680 + $556,920
$795,600
2015
$10,767 (+418.1%)
$234,000 + $546,000
$780,000
2014
$2,078 (−1.9%)
$44,511 + $47,648
$92,159
2013
$2,118 (+3.3%)
$44,511 + $47,648
$92,159
2012
$2,051 (−0.6%)
$44,310 + $47,433
$91,743
2011
$2,063 (+10.8%)
$43,441 + $46,503
$89,944
2010
$1,862 (−4.7%)
$42,589 + $45,591
$88,180
2009
$1,953 (+7.7%)
$42,271 + $45,251
$87,522
2008
$1,814
$42,372 + $45,358
$87,730
Tax history for 6400 Valley View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,764 (+4.3%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2024
$18,954 (−5.2%)
$405,907 + $947,117
$1,353,024
2023
$20,001 (+2.3%)
$397,950 + $928,550
$1,326,500
2022
$19,556 (+3.4%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2021
$18,910 (+43.2%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2020
$13,206 (−18.1%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2019
$16,125 (+1.8%)
$253,286 + $591,001
$844,287
2018
$15,845 (+3.0%)
$248,320 + $579,415
$827,735
2017
$15,385 (+2.3%)
$238,680 + $556,920
$795,600
2016
$15,035 (+39.6%)
$238,680 + $556,920
$795,600
2015
$10,767 (+418.1%)
$234,000 + $546,000
$780,000
2014
$2,078 (−1.9%)
$44,511 + $47,648
$92,159
2013
$2,118 (+3.3%)
$44,511 + $47,648
$92,159
2012
$2,051 (−0.6%)
$44,310 + $47,433
$91,743
2011
$2,063 (+10.8%)
$43,441 + $46,503
$89,944
2010
$1,862 (−4.7%)
$42,589 + $45,591
$88,180
2009
$1,953 (+7.7%)
$42,271 + $45,251
$87,522
2008
$1,814
$42,372 + $45,358
$87,730
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17,679
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
2,274
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048G744103600
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jan 1, 2025.
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
Apr 1, 2026 • Final
R) - reroof certificate (building)
Roofing
Jan 30, 2024 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Convert the lower level of a single-family home into a habitable area. The scope includes installing two new windows, one sliding door, a new bathroom with fixtures, and interior finishes. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work includes new lighting, a new split system heating and air conditioning unit with an outdoor condenser, and a new electrical sub-panel.
Addition
Bathroom
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Side By Side, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.