NOT LISTED FOR SALE

181 Taurus Ave Oakland, CA 94611

Merriewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,355,435 - $1,715,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,306 Sq Ft
$667/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 25, 2023

Last sale price $1,650,000 $716 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,061 / mo

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2023

Price reduction! Don’t miss out on visiting this unique duplex. 1/1 unit rented for $3000 per month and is vacant to show. The peace of natural surroundings with stunning views and outdoor living awaits you in the hills of Oakland. This 1995 built home is perfectly situated on a spacious lot for the utmost privacy and meticulously maintained by the current owner. It can accommodate two groups and live as a duplex or utilize the 1/1 ADU to become the perfect office, separate from the 2/2 tranquil, primary dwelling space. Lush greenery can be viewed from every window and decks to take in the beautiful sunsets. Landscaped to perfection with Ginkgo, Japanese maple, and fruit trees, this permitted duplex is a one-of-a-kind in the Montclair Hills and has the flexibility to become anything you want it to! Home is not staged and shown by appointment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronnie McInerney

License #01998405 Listed on: 06/02/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Sinner

License #02017688

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 10,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Oakland Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48G742419

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Subdivision Name: OAKLAND HILLS
  • Directions: Broadway Terrace to Taurus
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Guest, Parking Lot, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • Parcel Number: 48G742419
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2023
Closed on
Oct 30, 2023
Sold by
Sakai Masashi and Sakai Michiko
Bought by
Masashi And Michiko Sakai Family Trust and Sakai
Seller's Agent
Ronnie McInerney
Buyer's Agent
Julie Sinner
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-12.93%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$1,538,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$111,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.78%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2023
Closed on
Oct 12, 2023
Sold by
Gudnason Trust
Bought by
Sakai Masashi and Sakai Michiko
Seller's Agent
Ronnie McInerney
Buyer's Agent
Julie Sinner
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-12.93%
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2019
Sold by
Kraemer Keith A and Gudnason Trust
Bought by
Kraemer Keith A and Gudnason Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2011
Sold by
Gudnason Krist and Gudnason Family Trust
Bought by
Gudnason Krist and Gudnason Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Masashi And Michiko Sakai Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Sakai Masashi $1,650,000 Chicago Title
Kraemer Keith A -- None Available
Gudnason Krist -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sakai Masashi $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
10/25/2023 10/25/23 Sold $1,650,000 -5.4% $716 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Price Changed $1,745,000 -2.8% $757 / Sq Ft
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Price Changed $1,795,000 -5.3% $778 / Sq Ft
06/02/2023 06/02/23 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $822 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $23,505 $1,676,000 $504,900 $1,178,100
2024 $23,505 $1,650,000 $495,000 $1,155,000
2023 $5,134 $201,270 $22,385 $178,885
2022 $4,947 $197,324 $21,946 $175,378
2021 $4,622 $193,455 $21,516 $171,939
2020 $24,147 $1,600,000 $480,000 $1,120,000
2019 $4,170 $187,718 $20,878 $166,840
2018 $4,077 $184,037 $20,468 $163,569
2017 $3,854 $180,429 $20,067 $160,362
2016 $3,772 $176,892 $19,673 $157,219
2015 $3,853 $174,235 $19,378 $154,857
2014 $3,565 $170,823 $18,998 $151,825
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ronnie McInerney

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ronnie McInerney

    (510) 697-7550

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Ronnie McInerney
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  • Julie Sinner

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Julie Sinner

    (510) 350-6676

    2 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Julie Sinner
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41028483

bridgeMLS

APN: 048G-7424-019-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94611 Merriewood

181 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA

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