6956 Charing Cross Rd is a 3,083 square foot house on a 5,460 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 13, 1989 for $175,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,669,404.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
5,460 sq ftLot Size
$541Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,669,404
$1.5M since sold in September 1989$29K since August
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This home's estimate is 14.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.96M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RH-4
S-10
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
Scenic Route Combining Zone
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Nov 6, 2024 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace the decking and guard rail caps on existing decks at a single-family home. All existing posts and structural framing will remain with no changes to the deck structure. No interior work, wall changes, or mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work is included.
Remodel
Apr 30, 2024 • Final
Bw) - building worksheet (building)
Replace the decking on existing wooden decks.
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.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Building Type: Detached
View Information
View: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GWIN/HLNDS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,083
Building Sq. Ft: 3,083
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAP C4 630-63
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Carport
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,460
Legal Lot Number: 83
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1253
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,083
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,460 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Alameda County
APN: 048H762000200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Claremont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Oakland Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 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, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.59M – $1.92M
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