Traditional ranch style home located in upper Piedmont is nestled on a beautiful tree lined street just 4 blocks from Park Blvd. This mostly one level home enjoys a corner location which provides ample off street parking. This home was previously featured in Home and Garden magazine for its architect designed use of natural & layered lighting in the living and dining rooms. The living room has a 16 square foot skylight while the dining room has a custom layered ceiling providing multiple levels of light. Gorgeous eat in kitchen. Features include, Brazilian hardwood floors, recessed lighting, gas fireplace, skylights, French doors, two decks and patio area. Energy efficient features include, 220 Volt EV ready plug in the garage, solar panels, dual pane windows and tankless water heater. The 4th bedroom downstairs has a convenient and flexible layout that could also be a guest room, office or family room. Easy access to bus lines, car pool pickup locations and highways 13 & 580.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
5,923 sq ftLot Size
$1,061Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Don Askey•DRE #01218368• Oaktree Realty
Listed by Scott Govers•DRE #01719507• Oaktree Realty
Bought with Angelito Raymundo•DRE #01105729• Red Oak Realty
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40823192
Redfin Estimate
$2,449,554
$400K since sold in March 2020$22K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 53.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40823192
Jul 3, 2018
Sold
$1,875,000
$812/sq ft
Jun 10, 2018
Pending
—
May 24, 2018
Listed
$1,695,000
$734/sq ft
+28
Traditional ranch style home located in upper Piedmont is nestled on a beautiful tree lined street just 4 blocks from Park Blvd. This mostly one level home enjoys a corner location which provides ample off street parking. This home was previously featured in Home and Garden magazine for its architect designed use of natural & layered lighting in the living and dining rooms. The living room has a 16 square foot skylight while the dining room has a custom layered ceiling providing multiple levels of light. Gorgeous eat in kitchen. Features include, Brazilian hardwood floors, recessed lighting, gas fireplace, skylights, French doors, two decks and patio area. Energy efficient features include, 220 Volt EV ready plug in the garage, solar panels, dual pane windows and tankless water heater. The 4th bedroom downstairs has a convenient and flexible layout that could also be a guest room, office or family room. Easy access to bus lines, car pool pickup locations and highways 13 & 580.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40250972
Jun 1, 2007
Sold
$1,100,000
$476/sq ft
May 2, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2007
Price Changed
$1,150,000
$498/sq ft
Mar 20, 2007
Listed
$1,195,000
$518/sq ft
+4
Elegant level home 4 beds/2 baths, master suite, w-in closet, featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine, designer lighting, layered ceilings in dining rm, fireplc, Japanese manicured ft yd, attached 2 car garage w a lot storages. Light-filled kitchen has a breakfast area, French doors to patio
Public Records
Jan 31, 1994
Sold
$514,000
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 1985
Sold
$345,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,732 (+3.3%)
$672,582 + $1,569,359
$2,241,941
2024
$31,673 (+1.5%)
$672,582 + $1,569,359
$2,241,941
2023
$31,196 (+2.9%)
$659,396 + $1,538,592
$2,197,988
2022
$30,314 (+4.9%)
$633,794 + $1,478,853
$2,112,647
2021
$28,903 (+6.1%)
$633,794 + $1,478,853
$2,112,647
2020
$27,242 (−0.2%)
$621,371 + $1,449,866
$2,071,237
2019
$27,302 (+37.8%)
$573,750 + $1,338,750
$1,912,500
2018
$19,809 (−0.1%)
$562,500 + $1,312,500
$1,875,000
2017
$19,829 (+7.7%)
$380,938 + $888,857
$1,269,795
2016
$18,413 (+5.1%)
$380,938 + $888,857
$1,269,795
2015
$17,521 (+3.3%)
$373,470 + $871,432
$1,244,902
2014
$16,967 (+3.1%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2013
$16,452 (+7.5%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2012
$15,306 (−0.5%)
$315,000 + $735,000
$1,050,000
2011
$15,390 (+4.5%)
$293,400 + $684,600
$978,000
2010
$14,724 (−1.0%)
$293,400 + $684,600
$978,000
2009
$14,878 (−7.2%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2008
$16,035
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
Tax history for 181 Sandringham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,732 (+3.3%)
$672,582 + $1,569,359
$2,241,941
2024
$31,673 (+1.5%)
$672,582 + $1,569,359
$2,241,941
2023
$31,196 (+2.9%)
$659,396 + $1,538,592
$2,197,988
2022
$30,314 (+4.9%)
$633,794 + $1,478,853
$2,112,647
2021
$28,903 (+6.1%)
$633,794 + $1,478,853
$2,112,647
2020
$27,242 (−0.2%)
$621,371 + $1,449,866
$2,071,237
2019
$27,302 (+37.8%)
$573,750 + $1,338,750
$1,912,500
2018
$19,809 (−0.1%)
$562,500 + $1,312,500
$1,875,000
2017
$19,829 (+7.7%)
$380,938 + $888,857
$1,269,795
2016
$18,413 (+5.1%)
$380,938 + $888,857
$1,269,795
2015
$17,521 (+3.3%)
$373,470 + $871,432
$1,244,902
2014
$16,967 (+3.1%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2013
$16,452 (+7.5%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2012
$15,306 (−0.5%)
$315,000 + $735,000
$1,050,000
2011
$15,390 (+4.5%)
$293,400 + $684,600
$978,000
2010
$14,724 (−1.0%)
$293,400 + $684,600
$978,000
2009
$14,878 (−7.2%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2008
$16,035
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
*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
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.
Nov 12, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the main electrical panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Oct 28, 2005 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a water heater.
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ST JAMES WOOD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,309
Building Sq. Ft: 2,309
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 148
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,923
Legal Lot Number: 148
Municipality Name: PIEDMONT INCORP
Acres: 0.136
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,309
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,923 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Alameda County
APN: 051 481300800
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Havens Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Piedmont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Piedmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 84° expected this year, 13 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
Piedmont, CA • 94611
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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
$2.33M – $2.82M
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