Perched up the hill, this Mid Century home is ready to be updated to the modern day. Private with views and some level yard on the side and rear. The public rooms are a few steps up from the entry and the 3 bedrooms including a primary are in their...
own wing.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Winding up a quiet, sun-dappled lane, this home blossoms like a cherished flower in bloom. Build in 1951 by Fred Langhorst, a disxiple of Wright at Taliesin, this mid-century modern beauty feels rooted in tradition and reaching towards new horizons.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41110742
Oct 13, 2025
Sold
$1,800,000
$867/sq ft
Sep 30, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2025
Listed
*
Public Records
Apr 26, 1974
Sold
$63,200
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,273 (+7.5%)
$540,000 + $1,253,000
$1,793,000
2024
$3,975 (−0.9%)
$78,947 + $68,895
$147,842
2023
$4,009 (+5.0%)
$77,399 + $67,544
$144,943
2022
$3,820 (+8.7%)
$74,394 + $64,921
$139,315
2021
$3,515 (+1.4%)
$74,394 + $64,921
$139,315
2020
$3,465 (+6.7%)
$72,935 + $63,649
$136,584
2019
$3,246 (+2.5%)
$72,188 + $62,996
$135,184
2018
$3,168 (+5.2%)
$70,773 + $61,761
$132,534
2017
$3,011 (+6.7%)
$68,025 + $59,363
$127,388
2016
$2,823 (−2.3%)
$68,025 + $59,363
$127,388
2015
$2,888 (+11.6%)
$66,691 + $58,199
$124,890
2014
$2,588 (−1.5%)
$64,402 + $56,202
$120,604
2013
$2,627 (+3.5%)
$64,402 + $56,202
$120,604
2012
$2,539 (−0.3%)
$64,112 + $55,948
$120,060
2011
$2,546 (+8.8%)
$62,855 + $54,851
$117,706
2010
$2,341 (−3.8%)
$61,622 + $53,776
$115,398
2009
$2,434 (+7.6%)
$61,162 + $53,374
$114,536
2008
$2,263
$61,307 + $53,501
$114,808
Tax history for 15 Somerset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,273 (+7.5%)
$540,000 + $1,253,000
$1,793,000
2024
$3,975 (−0.9%)
$78,947 + $68,895
$147,842
2023
$4,009 (+5.0%)
$77,399 + $67,544
$144,943
2022
$3,820 (+8.7%)
$74,394 + $64,921
$139,315
2021
$3,515 (+1.4%)
$74,394 + $64,921
$139,315
2020
$3,465 (+6.7%)
$72,935 + $63,649
$136,584
2019
$3,246 (+2.5%)
$72,188 + $62,996
$135,184
2018
$3,168 (+5.2%)
$70,773 + $61,761
$132,534
2017
$3,011 (+6.7%)
$68,025 + $59,363
$127,388
2016
$2,823 (−2.3%)
$68,025 + $59,363
$127,388
2015
$2,888 (+11.6%)
$66,691 + $58,199
$124,890
2014
$2,588 (−1.5%)
$64,402 + $56,202
$120,604
2013
$2,627 (+3.5%)
$64,402 + $56,202
$120,604
2012
$2,539 (−0.3%)
$64,112 + $55,948
$120,060
2011
$2,546 (+8.8%)
$62,855 + $54,851
$117,706
2010
$2,341 (−3.8%)
$61,622 + $53,776
$115,398
2009
$2,434 (+7.6%)
$61,162 + $53,374
$114,536
2008
$2,263
$61,307 + $53,501
$114,808
*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
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,764
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048C718104602
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Mar 26, 2027 • Active
Sewer
Remove and replace the sewer lateral.
Plumbing
Apr 16, 2026 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Electrical
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
Has Carport
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Atrium
Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop
Rooms Total: 6
Room Type: Atrium, Basement, Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,077
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Yard Space
Roof: Composition
Mobile Home Information
Model: mid-century
Property Information
Living Area: 2077
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1951
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 24300
Lot Size Area: 0.56
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.56
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Location
School Information
High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,764
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Alameda County
APN: 048C718104602
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Montclair Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Montera Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Skyline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 86° expected this year, 10 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.13M – $2.58M
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