Judy Richardson
Red Oak Realty
(510) 998-3315
44 Total Sales
2 in Merriewood
$2,097,000 Price Range
451 Taurus Ave Oakland, CA 94611
Merriewood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,002,667
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,546
Sq Ft
$649/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Recreation Room
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
As of September 2022Under a lush canopy of redwood and oak trees in Montclair, 451 Taurus is gated and hidden from the street in a secluded oasis. A picturesque Cape Cod with dormer windows, this 2+BD/1.5BA home features 1546 sq ft of living space, lush private rear garden, and a detached 2-car garage. A blend of provincial charm and modern convenience, the home includes an updated kitchen with gas range and Bosch dishwasher, a sunny dining area overlooking the rear yard, family room, and updated baths. The primary bedroom features a built-in dresser and lounging area customized to fit a daybed beneath a large window overlooking the yard - an inviting spot for reading or meditation. The secondary bedroom also features a reading alcove and built-in dresser, and the bedrooms share a beautifully remodeled bath with a luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower. The home is near Thornhill Middle School and Montclair Village, as well as Sibley Volcanic Park, Redwood Regional Park, and Lake Temescal.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 08/18/2022
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 6,825 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Floor Furnace
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Merriewood Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 48G742212
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 18, 2022
Closed on
Sep 16, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Cunningham
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
25.63%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$247,333
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.55%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$376,774
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$625,893
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Merriewood, CA
-
Judy Richardson
-
TIFFANY LEFOUR
TIFFANY LEFOUR
The GRUBB Company
(925) 255-9321
89 Total Sales
5 in Merriewood
$775K - $2.3M Price Range
-
Sally Han
Sally Han
(510) 544-0866
50 Total Sales
2 in Merriewood
$605,000 Price Range
-
Erica Marr
Erica Marr
COMMUNITY REALTY & INVESTMENTS
(925) 320-3600
98 Total Sales
2 in Merriewood
$1,188,000 Price Range
-
Eileen Townsend
Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
71 Total Sales
4 in Merriewood
$1.5M - $1.9M Price Range
-
Mark DuBois
Mark DuBois
Keller Williams Rlty East Bay
(341) 766-0918
29 Total Sales
2 in Merriewood
$605,000 Price Range
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,250,000 | Placer Title | ||
| $272,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $400,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $153,600 | ||
| Previous Owner | $164,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $184,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $234,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $235,532 | ||
| Previous Owner | $31,800 | ||
| Previous Owner | $205,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,250,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/29/2022 09/29/22 | Sold | $1,250,000 | +25.6% | $809 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2022 09/04/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/18/2022 08/18/22 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $644 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,771 | $1,200,000 | $360,000 | $840,000 |
| 2025 | $18,771 | $1,300,500 | $390,150 | $910,350 |
| 2024 | $18,009 | $1,275,000 | $382,500 | $892,500 |
| 2023 | $19,035 | $1,250,000 | $375,000 | $875,000 |
| 2022 | $7,399 | $410,430 | $125,229 | $292,201 |
| 2021 | $7,020 | $402,245 | $122,773 | $286,472 |
| 2020 | $6,940 | $405,051 | $121,515 | $283,536 |
| 2019 | $6,644 | $397,111 | $119,133 | $277,978 |
| 2018 | $6,504 | $389,327 | $116,798 | $272,529 |
| 2017 | $6,242 | $381,694 | $114,508 | $267,186 |
| 2016 | $6,002 | $374,211 | $112,263 | $261,948 |
| 2015 | $5,966 | $368,591 | $110,577 | $258,014 |
| 2014 | $5,949 | $361,373 | $108,412 | $252,961 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
David Gunderman
Seller's Agent in 2022
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 205-4369
5 in this area
573 Total Sales
-
Andrew Raskopf
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Andrew Raskopf
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
2 in this area
143 Total Sales
-
Kevin Cunningham
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Kevin Cunningham
Red Oak Realty
(510) 813-8601
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41005757
APN: 048G-7422-001-02
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Bay East ©2026. CCAR ©2026. bridgeMLS ©2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Nearby Homes
- 5653 Florence Terrace
- 6203 Westwood Way
- 6201 Thornhill Dr
- 6406 Valley View Rd
- 0 Aspinwall Rd Unit 41136616
- 0 Aspinwall Rd Unit 41136618
- 6070 Mazuela Dr
- 1700 Woodhaven Way
- 5821 Colton Blvd
- 6281 Aspinwall Rd
- 1028 Aquarius Way
- 5765 Colton Blvd
- 1101 Mountain Blvd
- 6957 Armour Dr
- 5595 Estates Dr
- 5696 Colton Blvd
- 5430 Proctor Ave
- 6830 Broadway Terrace
- 1 Ruthland Rd
- 0 Thorndale Dr Unit 41142358
- 5574 Merriewood Dr
- 5566 Merriewood Dr
- 5832 Nottingham Dr
- 6001 Valley View Rd
- 5573 Merriewood Dr
- 5828 Nottingham Dr
- 6007 Valley View Rd
- 6004 Valley View Rd
- 5557 Merriewood Dr
- 5939 Marden Ln
- 5558 Merriewood Dr
- 5608 Merriewood Dr
- 5549 Merriewood Dr
- 5814 Nottingham Dr
- 5591 Merriewood Dr
- 5585 Merriewood Dr
- 6018 Valley View Rd
- 5841 Nottingham Dr
- 475 Taurus Ave
- 5835 Nottingham Dr
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.