Sheltered beneath towering redwoods in the beautiful Claremont Hills , 6940 Charing Cross Road is a sleek and sophisticated 3BD/3BA 2464 sq ft Post-Modern imbued with the peaceful feeling of a secluded retreat - a private oasis above the bustle of everyday life. The open floor plan, with its spacious rooms, gleaming oak floors, and soaring ceilings, creates a magnificent contemporary aesthetic with subtle art deco-inspired finishes. An elevator servicing all floors creates a penthouse vibe and enhances the flexibility of the space, uniquely appealing for multi-generational living or a high-end “house hacking” lifestyle. This exquisitely remodeled home includes a gracious living room with a two-way fireplace, formal dining room, amazing chef’s kitchen, updated spa-like baths, opulent owner’s suite, and private guest quarters. Expansive walls of windows and multi-level decks provide an open indoor/outdoor flow that is the best of California living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
7,810 sq ftLot Size
$678Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Gunderman•DRE #01313613• KW Advisors East Bay
Listed by Andrew Raskopf•DRE #01394348• KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with Thomas Garabedian Cone•DRE #02034258• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40932598
Jan 22, 2021
Sold
$1,395,000
$566/sq ft
Dec 23, 2020
Listing Removed
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Dec 23, 2020
Listed
$1,395,000
$566/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40176968
Aug 10, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 14, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28461947
Jan 8, 1999
Sold
$435,000
$177/sq ft
Dec 14, 1998
Listing Removed
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Oct 15, 1998
Listed
$439,000
$178/sq ft
VERY CLASSY SLATE FLOORS GRANITE COUNTERS GOURMET KITCHEN PRIVATE SETTING OPEN VISTAS DECKS AND BALCONIES AMPLE PARKING
Public Records
Mar 29, 1996
Sold
$395,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 1988
Sold
$253,500
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,349 (+4.1%)
$452,992 + $1,056,983
$1,509,975
2024
$20,499 (−5.5%)
$452,992 + $1,056,983
$1,509,975
2023
$21,692 (+2.2%)
$444,112 + $1,036,261
$1,480,373
2022
$21,235 (+98.6%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2021
$10,694 (+1.1%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2020
$10,577 (+3.7%)
$188,997 + $481,392
$670,389
2019
$10,199 (+3.1%)
$187,060 + $476,456
$663,516
2018
$9,889 (+3.9%)
$183,392 + $467,116
$650,508
2017
$9,517 (+3.3%)
$176,272 + $448,981
$625,253
2016
$9,217 (+0.5%)
$176,272 + $448,981
$625,253
2015
$9,167 (−0.9%)
$172,817 + $440,179
$612,996
2014
$9,253 (−0.2%)
$166,887 + $425,076
$591,963
2013
$9,274 (+3.1%)
$166,887 + $425,076
$591,963
2012
$8,996 (+1.1%)
$166,134 + $423,158
$589,292
2011
$8,901 (+3.1%)
$162,877 + $414,861
$577,738
2010
$8,636 (−0.2%)
$159,683 + $406,728
$566,411
2009
$8,655 (+7.6%)
$158,490 + $403,689
$562,179
2008
$8,045
$158,868 + $404,650
$563,518
Tax history for 6940 Charing Cross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,349 (+4.1%)
$452,992 + $1,056,983
$1,509,975
2024
$20,499 (−5.5%)
$452,992 + $1,056,983
$1,509,975
2023
$21,692 (+2.2%)
$444,112 + $1,036,261
$1,480,373
2022
$21,235 (+98.6%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2021
$10,694 (+1.1%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2020
$10,577 (+3.7%)
$188,997 + $481,392
$670,389
2019
$10,199 (+3.1%)
$187,060 + $476,456
$663,516
2018
$9,889 (+3.9%)
$183,392 + $467,116
$650,508
2017
$9,517 (+3.3%)
$176,272 + $448,981
$625,253
2016
$9,217 (+0.5%)
$176,272 + $448,981
$625,253
2015
$9,167 (−0.9%)
$172,817 + $440,179
$612,996
2014
$9,253 (−0.2%)
$166,887 + $425,076
$591,963
2013
$9,274 (+3.1%)
$166,887 + $425,076
$591,963
2012
$8,996 (+1.1%)
$166,134 + $423,158
$589,292
2011
$8,901 (+3.1%)
$162,877 + $414,861
$577,738
2010
$8,636 (−0.2%)
$159,683 + $406,728
$566,411
2009
$8,655 (+7.6%)
$158,490 + $403,689
$562,179
2008
$8,045
$158,868 + $404,650
$563,518
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,810 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,989
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048H762000301
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RH-4
S-9
S-10
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
Scenic Route Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Feb 19, 2021 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Repair or replace a sewer lateral and perform excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required. All work must comply with public works standards and street excavation rules.
Plumbing
Aug 7, 2017 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Closet, Stone, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Split Bath, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Multiple Shower Heads, Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.