A beautiful Zen-like retreat in Montclair. Surrounded by pines, cedars, and sunshine, it is easy to find peace in this unique setting. This Mid-Century home has a nice flow with an open & flexible layout. Enjoy the spacious, light-filled living room & dining area next to the beautiful, updated kitchen with views into the lovely, landscaped backyard. The living room has hardwood floors & a fireplace. Take a few steps up to the three bedrooms & two baths, including a primary suite with an updated bathroom, and walk-in closet. The meandering backyard is a gardener’s delight and enjoys a canopy of mature trees, a fishpond, planting boxes & areas for relaxation and contemplation. The front yard has a beautiful succulent display, redwood & pine trees, & creative gardening options. Downstairs the garage parking for two cars, laundry area, & has a bonus area that can be used as a workshop/office. Some of the recent upgrades include updating the kitchen and primary bathroom, window replacements, and upgrading the driveway with pavers.
Sold for $1,300,000 on 06/27/25
$1,300,000
5801 Balboa Dr, Oakland, CA 94611
3beds
1,332sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,290,800 Zestimate®
$976/sqft
$5,002 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 27, 2025 at 01:00pm
Listed by:
Liat Bostick DRE #01327956 510-325-2505,
The GRUBB Company
Bought with:
Adriana Fracchia, DRE #02179465
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41099599

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,332
- Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Front, Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 48E734640
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Oakland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,290,800