Sweeping panoramic views! 2 Bedrooms + Office/Bonus Room | 2 Bathrooms | 2-Car Garage Perched high in the coveted Montclair hills, this sleek Mid-Century Modern retreat pairs clean architectural lines with truly breathtaking Bay views. From the moment you enter, floor-to-ceiling glass frames a spectacular panorama encompassing the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and Richmond–San Rafael Bridge, along with Angel Island, Mt. Tamalpais and the Marin hills. The light-filled, open-concept main level is designed around the view, with a spacious living room featuring an electric fireplace and home theater, dining area and modern kitchen flowing effortlessly to an expansive deck spanning the width of the home. It’s an extraordinary setting for entertaining, dining alfresco or watching unforgettable sunsets over the Bay. The primary ensuite is on the upper level, with an additional bedroom, office/bonus room and laundry downstairs. A second, private shaded deck and fenced rear yard provide additional outdoor living space. Freshly painted inside and out, the home features beautifully refinished bamboo and maple wood floors, double-pane windows, quality finishes and appliances, a two-car garage with new automatic door, easy driveway access and ample guest parking. A private front garden and peaceful hillside setting create a wonderful sense of retreat, while Redwood Regional Park and miles of hiking and biking trails are nearby. A special Mid-Century home where architecture, privacy, indoor-outdoor living and extraordinary Bay Area views come together.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
5,508 sq ftLot Size
$724Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melanie Snow•DRE #00878893• Coldwell Banker
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
6401 Snake Rd · $998,000
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.9%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$998,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (25% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Office
Bonus room
Bay windows
Window coverings
Electric living room fireplace
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Stone countertops
Dishwasher
Double oven
Electric range / cooktop
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in common area
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Wall/window cooling units
Exterior features
Front and back yard
Front sprinklers
Deck
Enclosed deck
Front porch
Fenced front yard
Sloped down lot
Premium lot
Beachfront waterfront
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Faces west
Built in 1954
Parking
2 covered spaces
2 garage spaces
Garage faces front
Garage door opener
2 parking spaces per unit
Construction
Wood siding construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41149361
Oct 8, 2026
Pending
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Sep 24, 2026
Listed
$998,000
$724/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #30002263
Feb 4, 2004
Sold
$741,000
$537/sq ft
Dec 9, 2003
Listed
$599,000
$434/sq ft
Dramatic views. Architectural details, granite, bamboo & cherry wood. Wonderful home office with private entry. 2 car garage. Close to Montclair Village.
Public Records
Jan 12, 1999
Sold
$215,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,831 (+3.9%)
$311,490 + $726,810
$1,038,300
2024
$14,278 (−6.7%)
$305,383 + $712,561
$1,017,944
2023
$15,309 (+2.4%)
$299,396 + $698,592
$997,988
2022
$14,956 (+3.8%)
$287,771 + $671,467
$959,238
2021
$14,415 (+1.1%)
$287,771 + $671,467
$959,238
2020
$14,258 (+7.9%)
$282,131 + $658,306
$940,437
2019
$13,213 (+7.2%)
$279,240 + $651,560
$930,800
2018
$12,321 (+3.5%)
$261,000 + $609,000
$870,000
2017
$11,910 (+7.9%)
$238,500 + $556,500
$795,000
2016
$11,037 (+4.4%)
$238,500 + $556,500
$795,000
2015
$10,573 (+19.1%)
$222,000 + $518,000
$740,000
2014
$8,876 (+11.2%)
$167,400 + $390,600
$558,000
2013
$7,984 (+8.8%)
$167,400 + $390,600
$558,000
2012
$7,337 (−8.0%)
$147,600 + $344,400
$492,000
2011
$7,974 (−5.9%)
$137,700 + $321,300
$459,000
2010
$8,475 (−17.4%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2009
$10,266 (−7.7%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2008
$11,126
$201,000 + $469,000
$670,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,508 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Finished Sq. Ft.
913
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
913
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048F737102900
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Residential building - alteration
Repair a two-level wooden deck.
Remodel
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
4 days above 86° expected this year, 7 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
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 6401 Snake Rd
$1,326,513
$329K over list price of $998K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.4M.