There are houses you tour, and then there are houses that seem to be waiting for you. Beyond a garden gate, a flagstone path winds gently forward. Ivy curls itself lovingly around the stair rails, as if it has been tending this place for decades—perhaps it has. Beautiful trees stand as quiet guardians, filtering light into something almost enchanted. Before you even reach the front door, two generous patios invite you to pause, to sit, to listen and to entertain! Built in 1930, the home carries its age with quiet confidence. Brick and wood meet in a way that feels both sturdy and romantic, as though crafted in an era when homes were meant to last—and to matter. Architectural details draw your eye from room to room, culminating in a stone fireplace that feels like a centerpiece for life itself. You can almost picture it: a fire crackling, light flickering, smoke curling up through the chimney as evening settles in. The light in the kitchen dances across new countertops and stainless appliances. At the sink, a window frames a calming view that makes even the simplest tasks feel contemplative. A built-in banquette creates a cozy breakfast nook—perfect for slow mornings and strong coffee. On the main level, life unfolds with ease: a full bath and laundry offer practicality, while the primary bedroom feels like a retreat within the retreat. Built-in closets add charm and function, but it’s the window seat that steals the moment—a place made for daydreaming, reading, or simply watching the light shift through the trees. Upstairs, the story turns whimsical. An office nook tucked beneath attic ceilings feels like a hidden creative perch, while the second bedroom leans fully into its fairytale charm. Dormer windows invite in soft light, another window seat beckons, and built-in bookcases stand ready for well-loved stories. Downstairs, the possibilities widen. A spacious room adapts to whatever chapter comes next—family room, guest quarters, or an expansive home office. French doors open outward to a patio and another full bath completes the space, making it as functional as it is flexible. And just beyond, the hillside offers steps leading up to an outdoor seating area—another vantage point to take in the quiet magic of the surroundings. This is not just a house; it’s a setting. A place that feels tucked away from the world, yet deeply connected to something timeless and its only minutes to coffee, beer with friends, great farmer’s market and Thornhill Elementary!
Property Details
Price:
$895,000
MLS #:
41133798
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
MONTCLAIR
Listed Date:
May 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,345
Lot Size:
10,729 sqft / 0.25 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1930
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
FA
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Levels
S
Exterior
Architectural Style
BNG, COT, CB
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
BRK, WOD
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
DK, PTO
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address6233 Thornhill Dr Oakland CA
- SubdivisionMONTCLAIR
- CityOakland
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94611
Subdivisions in Oakland
- ALAMEDA
- ALLENDALE
- ARROYO PARK
- CENTRAL STATION-PACIFIC CANNERY LOFTS
- CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
- CLINTON
- CRESTMONT
- CROCKER HGHLANDS
- CROCKER/GLENVIEW
- DIMOND
- E OAKLAND
- EAST OAKLAND
- ELMHURST
- GLENVIEW
- HARRINGTON
- HIGHLAND PARK
- HILLER HIGHLANDS
- Hoover-Foster
- JACK LONDON
- KING ESTATES
- LAKESIDE
- LAS PALMAS
- LINCOLN HIGHLAND
- LOCKWOOD
- Longefellow
- LOWER ROCKRIDGE
- MACARTHUR
- MERRIEWOOD
- MILLMONT
- MONTCLAIR
- MOSSWOOD
- NOBE
- OAK CENTER
- OAK KNOLL
- OAKLAND
- OAKLAND HILLS
- OAKLAND ZOO
- PIEDMONT BORDER
- PRESCOTT
- Prescott South
- REDWOOD HEIGHTS
- RIDGEMONT
- ROCKRIDGE
- SAN ANTONIO
- SANTA FE
- SEQUOYAH HILLS
- TEMESCAL
- UPPER DIMOND
- UPPER LAUREL
- UPPER MILLSMONT
- UPPER ROCKRIDGE
- Uptown
- WEST OAK
- WEST OAKLAND
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Oakland as of May 21, 2026
466
Single Family Listed
88
Avg DOM
525
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,002,048
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the MONTCLAIR subdivision, 6233 Thornhill Dr Oakland CA is a Single Family for sale in Oakland, CA, 94611. It is listed for $895,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,345 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1930. The current price per square foot is $665. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Oakland is $525. The average listing price for Single Family in Oakland is $1,002,048.
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