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!
For sale
$800,000
6383 Valley View Rd, Oakland, CA 94611
4beds
2,877sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,424,300 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sun-drenched hillsideSouth-facing exposure
- 1 day |
- 1,165 |
- 143 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gaylen Roberts DRE #01885597 510-761-9536,
KW Advisors East Bay
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41130989
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Library, Office, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Workshop
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Basement, Laundry Closet, Other, Inside, Inside Room
Features
- Atrium, Au Pair, Den, Dining Area, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Wood, Other
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Den, Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,877
- Total interior livable area: 2,877 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Workshop in Garage, Parking Lot, Private
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Hills, Valley, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, See Remarks, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 48G743511
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding, Concrete, Redwood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Piling
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer,Existing,Under Construction
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,989
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,Other
Estimated market value
$1,424,300
$1.22M - $1.64M
$5,484/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000$278/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $155,989 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,075 -1% | $152,931 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,117 +4.9% | $149,932 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,926 +8.5% | $146,993 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,618 +1.4% | $144,111 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,568 +6.6% | $142,634 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,347 +7.8% | $139,837 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,106 | $137,096 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,106 +6.5% | $134,408 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,917 +12.9% | $131,772 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,583 | $129,793 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,583 | $127,251 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $126,676 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $124,192 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $121,758 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,848 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,687/mo
Principal & interest
$3874
Property taxes
$813
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merriwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Thornhill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Montera Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- NAHome And Hospital ProgramGrades: K-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Oakland
- 94611
- Merriwood
- 6383 Valley View Rd
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