Whether you’re downsizing or looking to expand, look no further than 12 Crest Road. This gracious, spacious 1959 Mid-century home has fabulous add-on potential! Add your personal touch and make your dream home come true! Build out this 3+/2 beauty on an almost 10k lot. Fantastic natural light abounds; With its fabulous treetop bay window views to the large family room deck and sprawling patio below, this home provides the vista of a treehouse with the elegance of a property that has been lovingly cared for over years. Greenery galore, park-like irrigated backyard, room to add a wine cellar and ADU. Lower bedroom w/ separate private entry. New hardwood flooring, carpets, lighting, and appliances. Prime Piedmont location, renowned schools, a quick hop to Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco. Considered an A+ in ‘Best CA Suburbs to Live in,” Piedmont solidly earned its place in the top 20 nationally. Lucky you! Best location w/room to grow from wonderful to out-of-this-world.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
9,044 sq ftLot Size
$1,003Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maria Tess Blengino•DRE #01800300• Wells & Bennett REALTORS
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40958295
Aug 4, 2021
Sold
$2,655,000
$1,029/sq ft
Jul 24, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2021
Listed
$1,895,000
$734/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1993
Sold
$580,000
$225/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,654 (−7.7%)
$816,600 + $1,905,400
$2,722,000
2024
$40,812 (+1.4%)
$734,400 + $1,713,600
$2,448,000
2023
$40,264 (+2.8%)
$828,678 + $1,933,583
$2,762,261
2022
$39,172 (+116.3%)
$796,500 + $1,858,500
$2,655,000
2021
$18,106 (+0.3%)
$796,500 + $1,858,500
$2,655,000
2020
$18,044 (+2.2%)
$278,673 + $650,237
$928,910
2019
$17,656 (+3.1%)
$275,816 + $643,570
$919,386
2018
$17,118 (−2.8%)
$270,408 + $630,952
$901,360
2017
$17,618 (+5.9%)
$259,909 + $606,454
$866,363
2016
$16,635
$259,909 + $606,454
$866,363
2015
$16,648 (+1.8%)
$254,814 + $594,566
$849,380
2014
$16,356 (−0.3%)
$246,072 + $574,169
$820,241
2013
$16,406 (+3.3%)
$246,072 + $574,169
$820,241
2012
$15,879 (+0.5%)
$244,960 + $571,574
$816,534
2011
$15,802 (+2.2%)
$240,158 + $560,369
$800,527
2010
$15,469 (−1.3%)
$235,449 + $549,382
$784,831
2009
$15,675 (+32.1%)
$233,690 + $545,278
$778,968
2008
$11,868
$234,247 + $546,577
$780,824
Tax history for 12 Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,654 (−7.7%)
$816,600 + $1,905,400
$2,722,000
2024
$40,812 (+1.4%)
$734,400 + $1,713,600
$2,448,000
2023
$40,264 (+2.8%)
$828,678 + $1,933,583
$2,762,261
2022
$39,172 (+116.3%)
$796,500 + $1,858,500
$2,655,000
2021
$18,106 (+0.3%)
$796,500 + $1,858,500
$2,655,000
2020
$18,044 (+2.2%)
$278,673 + $650,237
$928,910
2019
$17,656 (+3.1%)
$275,816 + $643,570
$919,386
2018
$17,118 (−2.8%)
$270,408 + $630,952
$901,360
2017
$17,618 (+5.9%)
$259,909 + $606,454
$866,363
2016
$16,635
$259,909 + $606,454
$866,363
2015
$16,648 (+1.8%)
$254,814 + $594,566
$849,380
2014
$16,356 (−0.3%)
$246,072 + $574,169
$820,241
2013
$16,406 (+3.3%)
$246,072 + $574,169
$820,241
2012
$15,879 (+0.5%)
$244,960 + $571,574
$816,534
2011
$15,802 (+2.2%)
$240,158 + $560,369
$800,527
2010
$15,469 (−1.3%)
$235,449 + $549,382
$784,831
2009
$15,675 (+32.1%)
$233,690 + $545,278
$778,968
2008
$11,868
$234,247 + $546,577
$780,824
*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
9,044 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
2,563
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
051 480701303
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
SFR
Single Family Residential
The intent is to: Preserve, protect and enhance Piedmont's residential character, protecting the quiet, family atmosphere of neighborhoods.; Protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, light deprivation, intrusions on privacy, overcrowding, excessive traffic, insufficient parking, blockage of significant views, and other adverse environmental impacts.; Maintain openness and areas of vegetation between residences to enhance a healthy environment.; Achieve design compatibility between additions, remodeling and other new construction by establishing development standards.; Minimize the out-of-scale appearance of large homes, parking areas, and other development relative to the lot size and to other homes in a neighborhood.
Dec 6, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new heat pump system.
Heat pump
HVAC
Jan 9, 2012 • Final
Roof
Tear off the existing cement cal-shake roof.
Roofing
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.