Wonderful, light, and spacious Mediterranean style. 3 fireplaces, kitchen/Fam rm w/amazing outlook on magnificent yard. Redwoods, giant Cedars, fern grotto,hot tub.Truly park-like. Incredible artist's studio and a dark room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
7,850 sq ftLot Size
$956Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Hinkley•DRE #01141395• Compass
Bought with Matthew Heafey•DRE #01723973• The GRUBB Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40526105
Oct 6, 2011
Sold
$1,500,000
$431/sq ft
Jul 21, 2011
Pending
—
Jul 12, 2011
Price Changed
$1,625,000
$467/sq ft
Jun 13, 2011
Price Changed
$1,699,000
$488/sq ft
May 25, 2011
Listed
$1,795,000
$515/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 1991
Sold
$700,000
$201/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1991
Sold
$705,000
$202/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,096 (+4.7%)
$565,195 + $1,318,789
$1,883,984
2024
$27,782 (+1.5%)
$565,195 + $1,318,789
$1,883,984
2023
$27,363 (+2.9%)
$554,116 + $1,292,938
$1,847,054
2022
$26,600 (+4.7%)
$532,602 + $1,242,738
$1,775,340
2021
$25,396 (+0.3%)
$532,602 + $1,242,738
$1,775,340
2020
$25,329 (+1.3%)
$522,162 + $1,218,378
$1,740,540
2019
$25,008 (+3.6%)
$516,811 + $1,205,893
$1,722,704
2018
$24,149 (−0.2%)
$506,682 + $1,182,258
$1,688,940
2017
$24,201 (+7.8%)
$487,012 + $1,136,362
$1,623,374
2016
$22,448 (−0.2%)
$487,012 + $1,136,362
$1,623,374
2015
$22,493 (+1.2%)
$477,463 + $1,114,081
$1,591,544
2014
$22,235 (−0.4%)
$461,083 + $1,075,861
$1,536,944
2013
$22,321 (+3.2%)
$461,083 + $1,075,861
$1,536,944
2012
$21,635 (+86.9%)
$459,000 + $1,071,000
$1,530,000
2011
$11,577 (+2.9%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2010
$11,254 (−1.0%)
$199,170 + $464,942
$664,112
2009
$11,370 (+8.4%)
$197,682 + $461,469
$659,151
2008
$10,492
$198,152 + $462,567
$660,719
Tax history for 257 Sandringham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,096 (+4.7%)
$565,195 + $1,318,789
$1,883,984
2024
$27,782 (+1.5%)
$565,195 + $1,318,789
$1,883,984
2023
$27,363 (+2.9%)
$554,116 + $1,292,938
$1,847,054
2022
$26,600 (+4.7%)
$532,602 + $1,242,738
$1,775,340
2021
$25,396 (+0.3%)
$532,602 + $1,242,738
$1,775,340
2020
$25,329 (+1.3%)
$522,162 + $1,218,378
$1,740,540
2019
$25,008 (+3.6%)
$516,811 + $1,205,893
$1,722,704
2018
$24,149 (−0.2%)
$506,682 + $1,182,258
$1,688,940
2017
$24,201 (+7.8%)
$487,012 + $1,136,362
$1,623,374
2016
$22,448 (−0.2%)
$487,012 + $1,136,362
$1,623,374
2015
$22,493 (+1.2%)
$477,463 + $1,114,081
$1,591,544
2014
$22,235 (−0.4%)
$461,083 + $1,075,861
$1,536,944
2013
$22,321 (+3.2%)
$461,083 + $1,075,861
$1,536,944
2012
$21,635 (+86.9%)
$459,000 + $1,071,000
$1,530,000
2011
$11,577 (+2.9%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2010
$11,254 (−1.0%)
$199,170 + $464,942
$664,112
2009
$11,370 (+8.4%)
$197,682 + $461,469
$659,151
2008
$10,492
$198,152 + $462,567
$660,719
*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
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,850 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1931
Sq. Ft.
3,483
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
051 481200600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Workshop, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, In Basement
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