Gracious and charming, this 4 bedroom/3.5 bath Tudor, in the heart of Piedmont, features formal living and dining rooms, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms up, updated kitchen, bonus space below with large family room, fourth bedroom, study/Zoom room, and full bathroom. With handsome hardwood floors, inviting front courtyard, 2-car attached garage, and a terraced backyard, this inviting house is also conveniently located near the high school playing fields, Lakeshore Boulevard shops & restaurants, the Grand Lake Farmers’ Market, Piedmont’s coveted K-12 public schools, and city parks and recreation facilities. It’s easy living in a pretty package!
Great curb appeal and wonderful location close to shopping and dining. Has the feeling of being well maintained and shows larger then the stated square footage.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40950545
Jun 24, 2021
Sold
$2,500,000
$826/sq ft
Jun 2, 2021
Pending
—
May 20, 2021
Listed
$2,148,000
$710/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40605271
Apr 10, 2013
Sold
$1,555,000
$514/sq ft
Mar 9, 2013
Pending
—
Feb 28, 2013
Listed
$1,399,000
$462/sq ft
+25
Traditional Tudor (c.1928). Level in with beautiful architectural details, striking vistas, and wonderful eat-in kitchen which opens to sunny slate deck, perfect for entertaining. Ideally located in a favorite neighborhood next to Piedmont's top-rated K-12 schools, wooded trails and sports fields.
Public Records
May 6, 1994
Sold
$565,000
$187/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,219 (+3.5%)
$811,815 + $1,894,235
$2,706,050
2024
$36,925 (+1.5%)
$811,815 + $1,894,235
$2,706,050
2023
$36,384 (+2.9%)
$795,900 + $1,857,100
$2,653,000
2022
$35,362 (+37.3%)
$765,000 + $1,785,000
$2,550,000
2021
$25,751 (+0.2%)
$765,000 + $1,785,000
$2,550,000
2020
$25,689 (+0.3%)
$539,663 + $1,269,506
$1,809,169
2019
$25,611 (+3.5%)
$534,131 + $1,256,494
$1,790,625
2018
$24,733 (−0.3%)
$523,661 + $1,231,865
$1,755,526
2017
$24,798 (+8.3%)
$503,330 + $1,184,038
$1,687,368
2016
$22,892 (−0.2%)
$503,330 + $1,184,038
$1,687,368
2015
$22,948 (+2.4%)
$493,463 + $1,151,414
$1,644,877
2014
$22,420 (+70.6%)
$468,617 + $1,093,441
$1,562,058
2013
$13,143 (+5.6%)
$468,617 + $1,093,441
$1,562,058
2012
$12,441 (+1.0%)
$233,948 + $554,819
$788,767
2011
$12,323 (+2.8%)
$229,362 + $543,941
$773,303
2010
$11,985 (−1.2%)
$224,865 + $533,277
$758,142
2009
$12,125 (+8.0%)
$223,185 + $529,293
$752,478
2008
$11,230
$223,716 + $530,552
$754,268
Tax history for 51 Prospect Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,219 (+3.5%)
$811,815 + $1,894,235
$2,706,050
2024
$36,925 (+1.5%)
$811,815 + $1,894,235
$2,706,050
2023
$36,384 (+2.9%)
$795,900 + $1,857,100
$2,653,000
2022
$35,362 (+37.3%)
$765,000 + $1,785,000
$2,550,000
2021
$25,751 (+0.2%)
$765,000 + $1,785,000
$2,550,000
2020
$25,689 (+0.3%)
$539,663 + $1,269,506
$1,809,169
2019
$25,611 (+3.5%)
$534,131 + $1,256,494
$1,790,625
2018
$24,733 (−0.3%)
$523,661 + $1,231,865
$1,755,526
2017
$24,798 (+8.3%)
$503,330 + $1,184,038
$1,687,368
2016
$22,892 (−0.2%)
$503,330 + $1,184,038
$1,687,368
2015
$22,948 (+2.4%)
$493,463 + $1,151,414
$1,644,877
2014
$22,420 (+70.6%)
$468,617 + $1,093,441
$1,562,058
2013
$13,143 (+5.6%)
$468,617 + $1,093,441
$1,562,058
2012
$12,441 (+1.0%)
$233,948 + $554,819
$788,767
2011
$12,323 (+2.8%)
$229,362 + $543,941
$773,303
2010
$11,985 (−1.2%)
$224,865 + $533,277
$758,142
2009
$12,125 (+8.0%)
$223,185 + $529,293
$752,478
2008
$11,230
$223,716 + $530,552
$754,268
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Sq. Ft.
2,896
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
051 476101000
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.
Jun 21, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Replace an existing furnace with a new heat pump.
Heat pump
HVAC
Nov 8, 2018 • Final
Building
Remove existing shingles and install a new 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, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
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: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
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.