207 Taurus Avenue

Oakland, CA 94611

$1,275,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,766 Sq. Ft.
$722 / Sq. Ft.
1,766
Sq. Ft.
$722
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A slice of European living in the Montclair Hills awaits. Through the grape-stake wooden gate, you'll find private gardens with the scent of sweet flowers and a lush green lawn. Inside, old-world charm seamlessly blends with a stylish kitchen and baths creating a serene escape. Natural light floods the living and dining rooms through expansive storybook windows showcasing stunning Bay views & sunsets. This home epitomizes 1940's architecture with a high-pitched ceiling, a Juliette balcony, & a cozy...A slice of European living in the Montclair Hills awaits. Through the grape-stake wooden gate, you'll find private gardens with the scent of sweet flowers and a lush green lawn. Inside, old-world charm seamlessly blends with a stylish kitchen and baths creating a serene escape. Natural light floods the living and dining rooms through expansive storybook windows showcasing stunning Bay views & sunsets. This home epitomizes 1940's architecture with a high-pitched ceiling, a Juliette balcony, & a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The sun-filled kitchen opens to the dining room, making it the heart of the home for gatherings and entertaining. The main house features three bedrooms and two freshly renovated baths, including a spacious primary suite with a romantic brick patio—perfect for morning coffee while overlooking the hillsides and picking an apple. The enchanting backyard offers blooming gardens, vegetables, and verdant lawns surrounded by shade trees—ideal for summer evenings sunset dinners or days of play. Don’t miss the detached cottage with a full bathroom, a versatile space for today’s lifestyle. Mins from Montclair Village, hiking and biking trails, and with easy freeway access, this home is perfectly situated. Relax, enjoy a glass of wine, watch the hawks soar, you are home.
  1. Listed by Jill Carrigan • DRE #01272525 • The GRUBB Company
  2. Listed by Margot Martin • DRE #02145679 • The GRUBB Company

Property Details for 207 Taurus Avenue

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
MONTCLAIR
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Vintage
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Bridges
LISTING UPDATED: 11/05/2024 02:00 AM

Property Details for 207 Taurus Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41072967
Days on Compass38
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,517 SF
CountyAlameda County

Building Information for 207 Taurus Avenue

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,517 SF

Property Information for 207 Taurus Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Au Pair
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Studio
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Retreat, Laundry Facility
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Private, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6517
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6517.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1766
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Acres: 0.15
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Directions to Property: Broadway Terrace to Taurus
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48G-7424-22
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Property History for 207 Taurus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 207 Taurus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$403,253Additions$940,924Total$1,344,177
Tax Record2024$18,793 ($1,566 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,502 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,502 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,517 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1970CountyALAMEDAAPN48G-7424-22

Schools near 207 Taurus Avenue

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thornhill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Montera Middle School
Public6 to 8

Skyline High School
Public9 to 12

Oakland International High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of The GRUBB Company, Jill Carrigan, DRE #01272525; The GRUBB Company, Margot Martin, DRE #02145679

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