6756 Snake Rd, Oakland, CA 94611
Set into the wooded hillside above Oakland's Montclair district, this four-bedroom residence occupies a 7,086-square-foot parcel built in 1972 and extensively refreshed since. Inside, 1,922 square feet of living space unfolds around an open floor plan anchored by a remodeled kitchen outfitted with stone counters and stainless appliances. Wood detailing runs throughout. The primary suite includes an updated bathroom configured to capture canyon views. Three additional bedrooms and two further baths complete the layout. Glass doors connect the main living areas to a deck that overlooks the canyon and bay. Ample built-in storage is distributed across the interior.
Montclair's car-dependent geography rewards residents with access to natural open space and neighborhood amenities within a short drive. Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve and Shepherd Canyon Park border the hillside streets, while the Montclair Railroad Trail offers a pedestrian corridor through the district. Thornhill Coffee House, Safeway, and a cluster of restaurants including Italian Colors and Crogan's anchor the village center. Public schools serving the area include Thornhill Elementary (GreatSchools rating: 8) and Hillcrest Elementary (rating: 9). Downtown San Francisco lies 34 minutes by car; San Francisco International Airport is 38 minutes away. Stanford University is 56 minutes south by car.
- The property sits in a microclimate where fog typically clears earlier than in lower-elevation Oakland neighborhoods, extending usable outdoor hours through summer evenings.
- Snake Road's narrow, winding layout discourages through traffic, a characteristic common to Montclair's hillside streets and valued by residents prioritizing privacy.
- Montclair's commercial corridor along Mountain Boulevard developed around a former streetcar line; the decommissioned rail bed now serves as a walking and cycling path connecting the neighborhood to Dimond Canyon.
Walk Score® rates an address from 0–100 by how easily everyday errands — groceries, coffee, dining, school pickup — can be done on foot. 50+ means some errands can be walked, 70+ means most can, and 90+ is a rare walker's paradise. Transit and Bike scores read the same way for public transportation and cycling.
Ratings are GreatSchools Summary Ratings on a 1–10 scale, based on test scores, student progress, and college readiness — 8–10 is above average, 5–7 average, 1–4 below average. Schools shown are the closest rated options within five miles. Attendance boundaries change; always verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Selling or buying a home is an exciting (and/or stressful) time whether you’re a first-time buyer/seller or you have bought and sold many homes. Regardless, Sam wants to be there with you to help you through the whole process! He hopes that we can work together to find the right home for you in your stage of life! The most important things that Sam focuses on when working with you are: Integrity, Honesty, Proactivity, Friendship, Diligence, Nimble, Education, Patience, and Can-Do Attitude.
Sam is an alumni of UC Davis in which he obtained his bachelor and master degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering. Besides being a licensed real estate agent, he is also a licensed General Contractor and licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California.
A little more about Sam, he grew up in Southern California (Torrance/South Bay) and Orange County. He attended college and worked in the Sacramento area before moving to the Bay Area where (Alameda) it has been his home ever since. Sam is a husband and father of 2 energetic and inquisitive boys. You can often find Sam on the court and the field coaching his kids and their friends in youth baseball and basketball. He is a fan of all LA sports teams in which you can strike up a friendly conversation with Sam of why you agree or disagree that LA is the city of champions.
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