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$800,000

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4 Beds

3 Baths

2,877 SqFt

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6383 Valley View Rd Oakland, CA 94611

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,877 sqft

Price per Sqft $278

Subdivision Montclair

MLS Listing ID 41130989

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1958

Lot Size 0.452 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

Property Description

Perched on a sun-drenched hillside spanning over three separate lots with ultimate privacy amongst the trees makes this a rare offering in the Oakland Hills of Montclair. This was the historical residence of the acclaimed author Jack Vance, who had many influences over Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres including the magic system in Dungeons & Dragons. Up the private drive you will find a south-facing exposure in one of the world's most favored horticultural climates overlooking the trees, expansive gardens and the valley below. Over the family's ownership of 72 years this home has had extensive work done, foundations, sewers, heating and more, but it is now ready for the next visionary to come and write this home's next chapter. Main home has many amazing details and spaces across its 4+ beds and 2.5 bathrooms over approximately 2,877 sqft. Many areas are still in need of sweat equity and hard work to finish the house to its fullest potential, allowing one to put their own stamp and finish as they wish. 1+ acre (46,599 sqft) of expansive grounds to garden, host, expand or build an ADU or another structure for the ideal family compound. Existing (432sqft workshop) and trails are perfect for hobbies, crafts, art, chickens or anything you can imagine. Bordering an empty City of Oakland lot provides additional privacy. Minutes from Montclair Village, shopping, Sunday Farmer's Market, freeways, top-rated schools and all that makes Oakland and the SF Bay Area great! Come make this gem shine and continue the legacy of an amazing property. Please do not visit the house without an agent!

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Heating Radiant

Cooling Other

Flooring Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Wood, Other

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Brick, Den, Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Free-Standing Range, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry Hookups Only, In Basement, Laundry Closet, Other, Inside, Inside Room

Exterior

Pool None

View Forest, Hills, Valley, Trees/Woods

Handicap Access None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, See Remarks, Wood

Story 2

Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Piling

Architectural Style Art Deco

Schools

School District Oakland (510) 879-8111, Oakland (510) 879-8111

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Harold Thomas

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+1(510) 214-6788

6383 Valley View Rd Oakland, CA 94611

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