NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6966 Balsam Way Oakland, CA 94611

Merriewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,462,476 - $1,564,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,393 Sq Ft
$636/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,800,000 $752 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,197/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2022

Welcome to 6966 Balsam, a beautifully updated, turn-key contemporary home nestled in the Montclair hills. With 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus an additional 'flex use room', the spacious open floor plan allows for working from home, a home gym and more! French and sliding glass doors provide great indoor/outdoor flow to the ample sized redwood decks with unique design element of curved rails that gracefully flow amongst the trees. The main level of the home features the kitchen, dining and living rooms, a large deck, plus a full BR and large BA. Just down the stairs are 3 more bedrooms, a laundry room and full bath. And once you step outside the lower level BRs onto the side deck, you’ll find an additional treasure: a spacious 'flex use' room with concrete floors and high ceilings, decorated by chandelier light fixtures. On a private cul-de-sac location with filtered South Bay views, this nature retreat is close to the Montclair Village, fwy access, Sibley & Redwood Regional Parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Webster

Compass License #01869668 Listed on: 03/09/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sheila Johnson

Compass License #01933417

Last Buyer's Agent

Katy Anderson

California 24 License #01739334

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48G743314

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,750

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Subdivision Name: MONTCLAIR HILLS
  • Directions: Broadway Terrace to Balsam
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Island, Other, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Other, Partial, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Other, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Railed
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11397
  • Parcel Number: 48G743314
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Spence Geoffrey M and Spence Maia A
Bought by
Spence Geoffrey M and Spence Maia A
Current Estimated Value
$1,523,119

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2016
Sold by
Re Investments Portfolio Llc
Bought by
Spence Geoffrey and Spence Maia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$505,080
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,018,039

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2015
Sold by
Kennon Robert D
Bought by
Re Investments Portfolio Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Spence Geoffrey M -- None Available
Spence Geoffrey $910,000 Chicago Title Company
Re Investments Portfolio Llc $375,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spence Geoffrey $625,500
Previous Owner Re Investments Portfolio Llc $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $1,800,000 +80.2% $752 / Sq Ft
03/22/2022 03/22/22 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2022 03/09/22 For Sale $999,000 -- $417 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $25,750 $1,903,160 $573,048 $1,337,112
2024 $25,750 $1,865,720 $561,816 $1,310,904
2023 $27,253 $1,836,000 $550,800 $1,285,200
2022 $15,607 $988,202 $298,560 $696,642
2021 $15,045 $968,692 $292,707 $682,985
2020 $14,874 $965,691 $289,707 $675,984
2019 $14,392 $946,763 $284,029 $662,734
2018 $14,077 $928,200 $278,460 $649,740
2017 $13,660 $910,000 $273,000 $637,000
2016 $6,972 $425,000 $127,500 $297,500
2015 $2,601 $66,708 $31,416 $35,292
2014 $2,322 $65,402 $30,801 $34,601
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Heather Webster

    Compass

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  • Sheila Johnson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Sheila Johnson

    Compass

    (510) 406-2139

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Sheila Johnson
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  • Katy Anderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Katy Anderson

    California 24

    (510) 637-8118

    3 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Katy Anderson
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40984005

bridgeMLS

APN: 048G-7433-014-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94611 Merriewood

6966 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 6966 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 since 09 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,523,119, approximately $636 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 6966 Balsam Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thornhill Elementary School, Montera Middle School, and Skyline High School.

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