5550 Fernhoff Rd Oakland, CA 94619
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates Neighborhood
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,396
Sq Ft
1.05
Acres
Highlights
- Views of San Francisco
- Solar Power System
- 45,696 Sq Ft lot
- In Ground Pool
- Updated Kitchen
- Dining Room with Fireplace
About This Home
As of June 2025Enjoy incredible architecture, breathtaking SF Bay views, generous proportions and expansive outdoor spaces in this contemporary 5+BD/4BA estate in coveted Skyline Estates. Enjoy rolling, level lawns and your own mini “regional park” on over an acre of lush gardens and beautiful woodlands in this secluded and gated 4396 SQFT home. The home’s fabulous layout includes multiple great rooms with three fireplaces, built-in bookshelves, vaulted ceilings, brilliant Bay views, and glass doors to large patios and verdant lawns. Along with the premium chef’s kitchen, the living and dining areas provide exceptional entertaining and seamless indoor/outdoor living. Multiple bedrooms boast ensuite baths, including a luxurious primary and a tucked away guest suite. Three of the bedrooms border a big flexible area ready as a den or playroom, while others can be utilized as spacious private offices. The amazing outdoor space is large enough to hike your own property, while intimate enough to relax in the hot tub with your birds-eye-view of the Bay. Find storage galore throughout, plus a rare 4-car garage (3 bays with lift) and drive-through access to the backyard. 5550 Fernhoff Road: a luxurious sanctuary awaits.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 04/11/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,547
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Lot Details
- 1.05 Acre Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 4 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- San Francisco
- Panoramic
- Bridge
- City Lights
- Woods
- Trees
- Ridge
- Hills
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Skylights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Security Gate
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Pool
- In Ground Pool
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Skyline Estates Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 37A31432
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Jon K Wactor And Joan B Wactor Living Tr and Wactor Jon K
Bought by
Almquist Carolyn D
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Graeme Parrinello
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-6.51%
Views
5
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.01%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$699,398
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,087,667
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 18, 2003
Sold by
Wactor Jon K and Wactor Joan B
Bought by
Wactor Jon K and Wactor Joan B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 21, 1994
Sold by
Mclean Dennis and Hommel Gloria
Bought by
Wactor Jon K and Wactor Joan B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 26, 1994
Sold by
Jensen Dean and Jensen Janet M
Bought by
Hommel Gloria
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,800,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $385,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Individual Deed | $187,500 | American Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $3,425,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $720,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $105,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $740,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $303,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $308,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | Sold | $2,800,000 | -6.5% | $637 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/11/2025 04/11/25 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | -- | $681 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,547 | $1,135,448 | $190,191 | $952,257 |
| 2023 | $17,429 | $1,120,053 | $186,463 | $933,590 |
| 2022 | $17,024 | $1,091,092 | $182,807 | $915,285 |
| 2021 | $16,432 | $1,069,564 | $179,223 | $897,341 |
| 2020 | $16,246 | $1,065,528 | $177,386 | $888,142 |
| 2019 | $15,732 | $1,044,638 | $173,908 | $870,730 |
| 2018 | $15,389 | $1,024,158 | $170,498 | $853,660 |
| 2017 | $14,835 | $1,004,081 | $167,156 | $836,925 |
| 2016 | $14,434 | $984,398 | $163,879 | $820,519 |
| 2015 | $14,353 | $969,614 | $161,418 | $808,196 |
| 2014 | $14,421 | $950,625 | $158,256 | $792,369 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 205-4369
1 in this area
140 Total Sales
-
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Andrew Raskopf
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
3 in this area
178 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Graeme Parrinello
Kw Advisors East Bay
(845) 670-6608
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41093007
APN: 037A-3143-002-00
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