Secluded three-bedroom, three-bath one-level home is a unique country retreat in the heart of Piedmont. This extraordinary home, built in 1905, has period details throughout. With panoramic views from Lake Merritt to Mt. Tam, level lawn and magical gardens, it is perfect for entertaining and play.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$1,043Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joanna Hirsch•DRE #01274581• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Helen Walker•DRE #01333467• THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40737318
Jun 21, 2016
Sold
$1,750,000
$515/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2016
Listed
$1,549,000
$456/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40653743
Jul 27, 2014
Sold
$1,575,000
$463/sq ft
Jul 8, 2014
Pending
—
May 20, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 17, 2014
Listed
$1,595,000
$469/sq ft
+23
A truly unique Piedmont hilltop retreat, privacy setting on over an acre. Three bedrooms, three baths, open floor plan, exposed brickwork, dramatic ceilings, remodeled kitchen w/stainless appliances and countertops. 380-foot private driveway. Expansive gardens. Views for days. An absolute must-see.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40271801
Jun 19, 2007
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,974 (+3.6%)
$633,906 + $1,812,114
$2,446,020
2024
$30,850 (+1.6%)
$621,479 + $1,450,118
$2,071,597
2023
$30,357 (+3.0%)
$609,294 + $1,421,686
$2,030,980
2022
$29,475 (+4.8%)
$585,637 + $1,366,487
$1,952,124
2021
$28,120 (+0.3%)
$585,637 + $1,366,487
$1,952,124
2020
$28,036 (−0.1%)
$574,155 + $1,339,696
$1,913,851
2019
$28,073 (+3.6%)
$568,270 + $1,325,964
$1,894,234
2018
$27,095 (−0.1%)
$557,130 + $1,299,970
$1,857,100
2017
$27,136 (+16.0%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2016
$23,386
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2015
$23,407 (+322.5%)
$479,705 + $1,119,313
$1,599,018
2014
$5,540 (+1.7%)
$62,002 + $37,801
$99,803
2013
$5,448 (−14.3%)
$62,002 + $37,801
$99,803
2012
$6,359 (−1.5%)
$61,722 + $37,631
$99,353
2011
$6,455 (+3.3%)
$60,512 + $36,893
$97,405
2010
$6,247 (+0.3%)
$59,326 + $36,169
$95,495
2009
$6,226 (+12.7%)
$58,882 + $35,899
$94,781
2008
$5,523
$59,023 + $35,985
$95,008
Tax history for 180 Oak Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,974 (+3.6%)
$633,906 + $1,812,114
$2,446,020
2024
$30,850 (+1.6%)
$621,479 + $1,450,118
$2,071,597
2023
$30,357 (+3.0%)
$609,294 + $1,421,686
$2,030,980
2022
$29,475 (+4.8%)
$585,637 + $1,366,487
$1,952,124
2021
$28,120 (+0.3%)
$585,637 + $1,366,487
$1,952,124
2020
$28,036 (−0.1%)
$574,155 + $1,339,696
$1,913,851
2019
$28,073 (+3.6%)
$568,270 + $1,325,964
$1,894,234
2018
$27,095 (−0.1%)
$557,130 + $1,299,970
$1,857,100
2017
$27,136 (+16.0%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2016
$23,386
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2015
$23,407 (+322.5%)
$479,705 + $1,119,313
$1,599,018
2014
$5,540 (+1.7%)
$62,002 + $37,801
$99,803
2013
$5,448 (−14.3%)
$62,002 + $37,801
$99,803
2012
$6,359 (−1.5%)
$61,722 + $37,631
$99,353
2011
$6,455 (+3.3%)
$60,512 + $36,893
$97,405
2010
$6,247 (+0.3%)
$59,326 + $36,169
$95,495
2009
$6,226 (+12.7%)
$58,882 + $35,899
$94,781
2008
$5,523
$59,023 + $35,985
$95,008
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
47,480
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
3,400
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
051 473701306
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on May 9, 2024.
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.
Sep 20, 2025 • Final
Encroachment
Work on a driveway slope transition and a gutter drain.
Grading
Jan 30, 2025 • Final
Change to approved p
Revise as-built plans for a solar photovoltaic and energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Parking Lot
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2016. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.