21 Selborne Drive, Piedmont, CA 94611
21 Selborne Drive, Piedmont, CA 94611
Property Description
A cherished Upper Piedmont estate with exceptional views & gardens. A gracious 3-story residence in Upper Piedmont offering 4,987sf of refined living space. Set on a beautifully established .22-acre lot, this 5BD, 3.5BA home features a 2-car garage, exceptional outlooks, and extraordinary grounds anchored by a striking Japanese maple, rare specimen plants, and a thriving fruit orchard. Cherished across generations, this special property offers a seamless blend of grand scale, architectural character, and inviting warmth. Filtered views and sun-drenched vistas frame virtually every window, bringing vivid natural light into every room. The grounds are a true private sanctuary. The mature gardens feature a vibrant rose collection, exotic giant bird-of-paradise plants, and an abundant assortment of fruit trees. Distinctive architecture & generous living spaces inspired by Monterey Colonial design- a classic style originating in the 1830s that pairs Mexican Colonial charm with East Coast refinement—the residence exudes timeless elegance. The formal dining room and sunlit living room feature expansive picture windows overlooking the gardens. The eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home - enjoy peaceful garden views and direct access to the harvest of the backyard orchard. Upstairs, 3 additional bedrooms and a dedicated office space offers quiet privacy, while the expansive primary suite boasts abundant light and filtered Bay views. A cool, comfortable lower level features a private bedroom ensuite, versatile recreation space, a second office, and direct access to the backyard—ideal for an au pair, long-term guests, or an expansive media room. Updated for today’s lifestyle, the home includes an owned solar panel system for significant energy savings, copper plumbing, a modern furnace, and an on-demand tankless water heater. Situated in prestigious Upper Piedmont, 21 Selborne Drive offers convenient access to top-rated public schools, prompt municipal services, and easy commuter routes to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Celebrated for hosting two family weddings across its seamless indoor-outdoor layout, this exceptional home stands ready to welcome its next chapter.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Piedmont · Single Family Residence
Listed 28.9% below the median closed sale of $4,850,000. Price per sqft ($692) is a 34% discount to closed comps ($1,043). Closed comps sold at 121% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
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Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 915 Grosvenor Place | Oakland | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 4,754 | 14,870 | $735 | $3.50M | 55 | 64 |
| 7026 Devon Way | Berkeley | 2018 | 6 | 6 | 4,613 | 5,390 | $563 | $2.60M | 62 | 59 |
| 695 Florence | Oakland | 2002 | 6 | 5 | 4,673 | 14,966 | $534 | $2.50M | 32 | 59 |
| 13555 Skyline Blvd | Oakland | 1959 | 5 | 5 | 4,670 | 49,425 | $749 | $3.50M | 18 | 53 |
| 2554 West St | Oakland | 1946 | 1 | 2 | 4,635 | 3,021 | $301 | $1.40M | 13 | 52 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4,669 | 17,534.4 | $576.4 | $2.70M | 36 | |||
| Median | 4,670 | $2.60M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Monte | Piedmont | 1906 | 05/14/2026 | 5 | 4 | 4,537 | 9,375 | $4.39M | $5.71M | $1,259 | 1.30 | 41 | 73 |
| 46 Sotelo Avenue | Piedmont | 1948 | 05/29/2026 | 5 | 5 | 4,820 | 11,703 | $5.50M | $6.50M | $1,349 | 1.18 | 44 | 72 |
| 340 San Carlos Ave. | Piedmont | 1914 | 09/11/2026 | 5 | 5 | 4,809 | 7,452 | $3.98M | $4.85M | $1,009 | 1.22 | 22 | 71 |
| 479 Mountain Ave | Piedmont | 1927 | 06/17/2026 | 6 | 4 | 5,311 | 11,544 | $3.00M | $3.75M | $706 | 1.25 | 19 | 70 |
| 51 Glen Alpine Rd | Piedmont | 1982 | 05/27/2026 | 5 | 6 | 5,331 | 37,401 | $4.29M | $4.75M | $891 | 1.11 | 28 | 48 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4,961.6 | 15,495 | $5.11M | $5.11M | $1,042.8 | — | 30.8 | ||||
| Median | 4,820 | $4.85M | $4.85M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.