5550 Snake Road

Sold 9/23/25
Sold 9/23/25
View of front of property featuring a chimney
Last Sold Price
$1,388,000
2 beds2,080 sqft$667/sqft
5550 Snake Rd, Oakland, CA 94611

Description

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...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!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/23/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael Friedman • DRE #01326782 • The GRUBB Company

Property Details for 5550 Snake Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
41108122
Days on Compass
8
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1937
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,296 SF
County
Alameda County
City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
MONTCLAIR
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Rustic
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached, Off Street, Garage Facing Side, Garage Door Opener

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,400,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

132.8%

Oakland, CA

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Listing Courtesy of The GRUBB Company, Michael Friedman, DRE #01326782

Sold By The GRUBB Company, Pamela Fullerton, DRE #01987942

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Building Information for 5550 Snake Road

Stories1Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,296 SF

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Property Information for 5550 Snake Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Electric, Inside Area
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: In-Law Unit, Music Room, Other, Basement - Partial
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: In-Law Quarters, Music Room, Other, Possible Guest, Studio
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Other, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Sauna, Skylight(s), Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Other, Closet, Stone, Window
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas, Heat Pump, Other, Heat Pump-Air
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Other, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s), Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Solar, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial, Concrete Grid, Earthquake Braced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8296
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8296.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2080
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Shed(s), Full Fence, Garden, Landscaped, Porch, Private, Wood Fencing, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Directions to Property: Mountain>Snake>Andrews
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48Dd-7244-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Property History for 5550 Snake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41108122

$1,388,000—
Sep 23, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41108122

$1,388,000—
Aug 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914815279

$1,388,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2025

Sold

EBRD #41108122

$1,388,000
09/23/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41108122

$1,388,000
08/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914815279

$1,388,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5550 Snake Road

Taxable ValueLand$416,400Additions$971,600Total$1,388,000
Tax Record2025$8,361 ($697 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,296 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1940CountyALAMEDAAPN48D-7244-6

Schools near 5550 Snake Road

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Montclair Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Montera Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Skyline High School
Public - 9 to 12
AIMS College Prep High
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Montclair Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Montera Middle School
Public6 to 8

Skyline High School
Public9 to 12

AIMS College Prep High
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5550 Snake Road, Oakland, CA 94611
$1,388,000
2
2,080
8,296
5600 Snake Road, Oakland, CA 94611
–
–
1.5
1,770
8,710
2172 Andrews Street, Oakland, CA 94611
–
–
3
2,463
8,466
5610 Snake Road, Oakland, CA 94611
–
3
1.5
2,143
8,040
5532 Snake Road, Oakland, CA 94611
$1,300,000
2
1,233
6,848
2167 Andrews Street, Oakland, CA 94611
$1,600,000
3
1,469
5,400

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