8040 Shepherd Canyon Rd, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

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Property Overview:

8040 Shepherd Canyon Rd is a single-family home in the Montclair Hills of Oakland, CA, built in 1952. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,778 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached garage, two large balconies with gorgeous forest views, and is currently estimated at $1,278,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population:

    • Community of 35,488 residents (4.1% growth since 2000)
    • 52.2% families with children
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.34%); second largest: 45-54 years (15.89%)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 18.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Canyon Elementary, Montera Middle, Miramonte High
    • Average SAT score: 1204 (Math: 619, English: 585) — above state average (975)

  • Job Market:

    • 76.7% white-collar jobs, 23.4% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,487
    • Average annual spending: $70,704

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.4°F (January), 73.9°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 30.5 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

Property Features:

  • Two-story home with two large balconies and stunning forest views
  • State-of-the-art central air, several skylights, fresh paint
  • Genuine wood flooring upstairs, new laminate wood flooring downstairs
  • Dual-pane windows for energy efficiency
  • Two kitchens (ADU potential), open layout, abundant natural light
  • Wood-burning fireplace in the family room
  • Laundry in basement
  • Attached garage (1 car), fenced front patio, large usable backyard
  • Foundation: Slab; Roof: Other
  • Zoning: R1 (single-family residential)
  • Needs some upgrades; short sale in process

Location Benefits:

  • Prestigious Montclair Hills neighborhood — quiet, private, and scenic
  • Close to parks, trails, and Montclair Village
  • Sought-after area with strong community and family presence
  • Excellent schools and commuter access to Oakland and the Bay Area
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Price and Status History

date type price
1996-02-02 Sold 164500
1996-11-12 For Sale 285000
1996-12-19 Sold 285000
1996-12-20 Sold 285000
2004-07-19 For Sale 695000
2004-09-17 Sold 700000
2024-03-07 For Sale 1100000
2024-06-12 For Sale 820000
2024-09-12 For Sale 959900
2024-12-15 For Sale 959900
2024-12-28 For Sale 706225
2025-01-28 Sold 799900
2025-02-04 For Sale 799450
2025-03-05 Pending NaN
2025-03-06 For Sale NaN
2025-05-12 Sold 790000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 1 0
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 1 0
Very High 1 3 5 9
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