6383 Valley View Rd

Perched on a sun-drenched hillside spanning over three separate lots with ultimate privacy amongst the trees makes this a rare offering in the Oakland Hills of Montclair. This was the historical residence of the acclaimed author Jack Vance, who had many influences over Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres including the magic system in Dungeons & Dragons. Up the private drive you will find a south-facing exposure in one of the world’s most favored horticultural climates overlooking the trees, expansive gardens and the valley below. Over the family's ownership of 72 years this home has had extensive work done, foundations, sewers, heating and more, but it is now ready for the next visionary to come and write this home’s next chapter. Main home has many amazing details and spaces across its 4+ beds and 2.5 bathrooms over approximately 2,877 sqft. Many areas are still in need of sweat equity and hard work to finish the house to its fullest potential, allowing one to put their own stamp and finish as they wish. 1+ acre (46,599 sqft) of expansive grounds to garden, host, expand or build an ADU or another structure for the ideal family compound. Existing (432sqft workshop) and trails are perfect for hobbies, crafts, art, chickens or anything you can imagine. Bordering an empty City of Oakland lot provides additional privacy. Minutes from Montclair Village, shopping, Sunday Farmer’s Market, freeways, top-rated schools and all that makes Oakland and the SF Bay Area great! Come make this gem shine and continue the legacy of an amazing property. Please do not visit the house without an agent!

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$800,000

List Price

$800,000

On Market Date

Apr 15, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Montclair

Zip Code

94611

MLS ID

41130989

APN

48G743511

Year Built

1958

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

4

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

0

Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Workshop in Garage, Parking Lot, Private

SQ FT

2,877

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

19,684.0

Lot Acres

0.45 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Free-Standing Range, Tankless Water Heater, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

Other

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space

Flooring

Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Wood, Other

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Den, Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Heating

Radiant

Laundry

Hookups Only, In Basement, Laundry Closet, Other, Inside, Inside Room

Upper Level

2 Bedrooms, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1

Main Level

None

Views

Forest, Hills, Valley, Trees/Woods

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Art Deco

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Tub, Other, Window

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space

Location

Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, See Remarks, Wood

Pets

Yes

Roof

Composition Shingles, Unknown, Other

Fee

Unavailable

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