Property Details
About this Property
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!
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
EB41108122
MLS Source
Bridge MLS
Days on Site
6
Interior Features
Bathrooms
Primary - Sauna, Primary - Skylight(s), Primary - Solid Surface, Primary - Tile, Primary - Updated Bath(s), Other, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Window
Kitchen
220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Countertop - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Other, Updated
Appliances
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Other, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Other
Fireplace
Brick, Living Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Laundry
220 Volt Outlet, In Closet, Other
Cooling
Air Conditioning - None
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Other
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Crawl Space
Pool
None, Pool - No
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Detached, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Oakland Unified
High School District
Oakland Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
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5550 Snake Road is a Single Family Residence in Oakland, CA 94611-2909. This 2,080 square foot property sits on a 8,296 Sq Ft Lot and features 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $998,000 and was built in 1937. This address can also be written as 5550 Snake Road, Oakland, CA 94611-2909.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 18, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Michael Friedman, (510) 390-0947
