Spacious 1937 garden cottage in a magical, private park like setting. Custom original woodwork meets thoroughly modern updates in this enchanting one-level home. So many secret nooks, crannies and hidden features to discover! A wide covered brick porch sits beneath the massive oak which provides shade for the mature landscaped gardens. The handsome wood-paneled living room features a soaring brick fireplace flanked by built-ins. A formal dining room with built-ins looks out to the side garden and opens to the kitchen and large sunny family room. Two en-suite bedroom/baths include a large primary suite with huge walk-in closets. The primary bath features a wooden sauna and handy utility closet. The family room shares a breakfast bar with the kitchen and opens to the deck, fruit orchard and veggie boxes. The bonus space has a separate entrance and has provided a variety of uses over the years. It looks out to the rear garden and sits behind the 2-car garage. House heating and hot water are provided by a state-of-the-art heat pump by Harvest Thermal Systems. Solar panels are owned and the structure is seismically retrofitted. Only two blocks from busy Montclair Village shops with hiking trails and transport nearby. Feel the relaxing romance of the 30’s while living a modern dream!
Property Details
Price:
$998,000
MLS #:
41108122
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
MONTCLAIR
Listed Date:
Aug 14, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
2,080
Lot Size:
8,296 sqft / 0.19 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1937
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Schools
School District:
Oakland
Interior
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Heat Pump, See Remarks
Laundry Features
Dryer Included, Washer Included
Exterior
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Parking Features
Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Parking Spots
2.00
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Map
Community
- Address5550 Snake Road Oakland CA
- SubdivisionMONTCLAIR
- CityOakland
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94611-2909
Subdivisions in Oakland
- ADAMS POINT
- ALAMEDA
- ALAMEDA COUNTY
- ALAMEDACOY
- ALLENDALE
- BANCROFT
- BELLA VISTA
- BOULEVARD PARK
- BROOKFIELD
- BROOKFIELD VILLG
- CASTLEMONT
- CENTRAL STATION-PACIFIC CANNERY LOFTS
- CHABOT HIGHLANDS
- CHABOT PARK
- CHABOT PARK ESTS
- CHINA TOWN
- CHINATOWN
- CLAREMONT
- CLAREMONT HEIGHT
- CLAREMONT HILLS
- CLAREMONT PINES
- CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
- CLINTON
- CREEKSIDE
- CRESTMONT
- CROCKER HGHLANDS
- DIMOND
- DIMOND DISTRICT
- DOWNTOWN
- DURANT
- DURANT MANOR
- E OAKLAND
- EAST LAKE LOFTS
- EAST OAKL HILLS
- EAST OAKLAND
- EASTMONT
- EASTMONT HILLS
- EASTOALAND
- ELMHURST
- EMERYVILLE BORDE
- FAIRFAX
- FOOTHILL
- FRUITVALE
- FRUITVALE AREA
- FRUITVALE DISTR
- Gaskill
- GLENVIEW
- GLENVIEW DIST.
- GLENVIEW UPPER
- GOLDEN GATE
- GOLF LINKS
- GRAND LAKE
- GRAND LAKE/ ROSE
- GRASS VALLEY
- GRIZZLY PK EST.
- HARRINGTON
- HAVENSCOURT
- HAVENSCOURT AREA
- HIGH/38TH
- HIGHLAND
- HIGHLAND PARK
- HIGHLAND TERRACE
- HILLCREST HIGHLA
- HILLER HIGHLANDS
- HILLERHIDS
- HOOVER-FOSTER
- IDORA PARK
- INTERNATIONAL
- IVY HILL
- IVY WOOD EXT.
- JACK LONDON
- JACKLONDON
- JEFFERSON
- JOAQUIN MILLER
- KINSELL TRACT
- LAKE MERRIT
- LAKE MERRITT
- LAKEMERITT
- LAKESHORE
- LAKESHORE/GRAND
- LAKESIDE
- LAUREL
- LAUREL DIST
- LAUREL DISTRICT
- LAUREL/FRUITVALE
- LAURELDICT
- LEONA HEIGHT
- LEONA HEIGHTS
- LINCOLN HEIGHTS
- LINCOLN HIGHLAND
- LOCKWOOD
- Longefellow
- LOWER GLENVIEW
- LOWER ROCKRIDGE
- LOWER TEMESCAL
- MAXWELL PARK
- MAXWELL PARK
- MEADOWBROOK
- MELROSE
- MERRIEWOOD
- MILLLS COLLEGE
- MILLMONT
- MILLSMAREA
- MILLSMONT AREA
- MONTCLAIR
- MONTCLAIR AREA
- MONTCLAIR HILLS
- MOSSWOOD
- N OAKLAND
- NEAR EMERYVILLE
- NOBE
- NORMANDY GARDENS
- NORTH OAKLAND
- OAK CENTER
- OAK KNOLL
- OAK KNOLL AREA
- OAKLAND
- OAKLAND HILLS
- OAKLAND WEST
- OAKLAND ZOO
- OAKMORE
- OLD TOWN
- PARKRIDGE ESTATE
- PIEDMONT
- PIEDMONT AVENUE
- PIEDMONT PINES
- PIEDMONT SIDE
- PLEASALLEY
- PORTOBELLO
- PRESCOTT
- PRIME ROCKRIDGE
- REDWOOD
- REDWOOD HEIGHTS
- REDWOOD HTS
- RIDGEMONT
- ROCKRIDGE
- ROSE GARDEN
- SAN ANTONIO
- SAN ANTONIO PARK
- SANANTONIO
- SANTA FE
- SEMINARY
- SEQUOYAH
- SEQUOYAH HEIGHTS
- SEQUOYAH HGHLDS
- SEQUOYAH HILLS
- SHADOW WOODS
- SHEFFIELD VILLAGE
- SHEPARD CANYON
- SOBRANTE PARK
- STEINWAY TERRACE
- STONEHURST
- TEMESCAL
- TEMESCAL/R.RIDGE
- THORNHILL
- TOLER HEIGHTS
- TRESTLE GLEN
- TRESTLEGLN
- TUXEDO
- UPPER DIMOND
- UPPER FRUITVALE
- UPPER LAUREL
- UPPER MILLSMONT
- UPPER ROCKRIDGE
- Uptown
- WEBSTER
- WEST OAK
- WEST OAKLAND
- WESTLAKE
- WILSHIRE HEIGHTS
- WOODMINSTER
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Oakland as of Oct 20, 2025
425
Single Family Listed
211
Avg DOM
531
Avg $ / SqFt
$867,129
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the MONTCLAIR subdivision, 5550 Snake Road Oakland CA is a Single Family for sale in Oakland, CA, 94611-2909. It is listed for $998,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,080 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1937. The current price per square foot is $480. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Oakland is $531. The average listing price for Single Family in Oakland is $867,129.
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