Colonial Revival Style Mansion Built by the Milwain Brothers, architects for the Ghirardelli Family Built for the Ghirardelli family in the early 1900's, this magnificent home boasts 7 bedrooms, five and one half baths, includes a private guest house above the two-car garage. Impressive architectural details, elegant windows and attractive box beam ceilings appoint each room. Grand public rooms and the expansive gourmet kitchen with center-island make entertaining a delight. The entire home is surrounded by lovely, lush gardens and gorgeous rose bushes. Situated in central Piedmont and conveniently located to Piedmont's top-rated schools, K-12, the Piedmont Community Center, Piedmont Community Church, Mulberrys Market, Piedmont City Hall, Piedmont Fire and Police Departments as well as public transportation; this home has it all -- convenience, elegance and history.
Listed by Debbi DiMaggio Betta•DRE #01047447• Corcoran Icon Properties
Listed by Adam Betta•DRE #00979841• Highland Partners
Bought with Scott Hill•DRE #01718779• Corcoran Icon Properties
Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago (Oct 2, 2023 at 10:24pm)
•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40927558
Home facts
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1911
Community
Central Piedmont
Lot Size
0.32 Acres
Price insights
Redfin Estimate
$5,378,754
Price/Sq.Ft.
$830
Buyer’s Agent Commission
2.5%
Redfin Estimate for 636 Highland Ave
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$5,378,754
$459K since sold in March 2021
$28K since September
1 year
5 year
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Attic - Finished, Finished Basement, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Guest House, Library, Office, Study
Heating & Cooling
Forced Air Heating (2+ Zones), Gas Heating
Exterior
Water & Sewer
Sewer System (Public), Water (Public)
Building Information
Existing Construction
Stucco Exterior
Full Basement Foundation
Tile Roof
Property Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Parcel #: 51-4696-28
City Transfer Tax
Lot Information
Level, Up Slope
Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced (Up), Back Yard Fence
Location
School Information
Elementary School Distric: Piedmont (510) 594-2600
High School District: Piedmont (510) 594-2600
Lower Level Features
Basement
Street Level Features
0.5 Bath, Main Entry
Upper Level Features
5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 1 Master Bed Suite
Location Information
Directions to Property: Oakland Ave to Highland
Cross Street: Sierra Avenue
Other
Documents & Disclosures
# of Associated Document: 1
Point of Sale Ordinance
Natural Hazard Disclosure, Other (Call/See Agent)
Other Report
Listing Information
Commission to Selling Office: 2.5
Old MLS #: 40927558
Contract Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021
Listing Date: Friday, November 6, 2020
Status Date: Monday, March 22, 2021
Possession: COE
Sold Listing Information
Sold Price: $4,920,000
Sale/Last List Price: $95
Sale/Original Price: $90
Sale $/Sq. Ft.: $759
Selling Office Information
Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Sale and tax history for 636 Highland Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Public facts and zoning for 636 Highland Ave
Beds
5
Baths
4
Sq. Ft.
6,479
Stories
3
Lot Size
0.32 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1911
Year Renovated
1911
County
Alameda County
APN
051 469602800
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2023.
Additional resources
Zoning
A | Permitted: Single-Family, ADU, Commercial
Cost of home ownership
$19,064 per month
30-year fixed, 3.5% interest
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Mortgage payment$13,974
Property taxes$4,052
HOA dues
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Homeowners' insurance$1,037
Utilities & maintenance
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Schools
GreatSchools Summary Rating
-/10
Piedmont Preschool
Public, N/A • Serves this home • 0.2mi
9/10
Piedmont Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Serves this home • 0.3mi
10/10
Piedmont High School
Public, 9-12 • Serves this home • 0.2mi
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636 Highland Ave is a 6,479 square foot house on a 0.32 acre lot with 7 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. This home is currently off market - it last sold on March 22, 2021 for $4,920,000
How many photos are available for this home?
Redfin has 1 photos of 636 Highland Ave.
How much is this home worth?
Based on Redfin's Piedmont data, we estimate the home's value is $5,378,754
When was this home built and last sold?
636 Highland Ave was built in 1911 and last sold on March 22, 2021 for $4,920,000.
What is the rental estimate for this home?
We estimate that 636 Highland Ave would rent for between $12,118 and $15,093.
The full address for this home is 636 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, California 94611.
What's the housing market like in Piedmont?
The Piedmont housing market is very competitive. Homes in Piedmont receive 6 offers on average and sell in around 28 days. The median sale price of a home in Piedmont was $2.2M last month, down 19.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Piedmont is $1.01K, down 2.6% since last year.