About this home

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.

Facts and features

Schools

• Piedmont Preschool

  elementary · 1.1 mi

• Corpus Christi Elementary School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.2 mi

• Piedmont High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.1 mi

  9

• Piedmont Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.1 mi

  8

• Havens Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.1 mi

  9

• Zion Lutheran School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.3 mi

Price history

• Sep 11, 2026 · Listed$3,450,000
• Jun 2, 1992 · Sold$1,000,000

Tax history

• 2025$28,482 tax · $1,803,640 assessed
• 2024$26,805 tax · $1,768,280 assessed
• 2023$26,404 tax · $1,699,620 assessed
• 2022$25,680 tax · $1,666,300 assessed
• 2021$24,542 tax · $1,633,630 assessed
• 2020$24,475 tax · $1,616,880 assessed
• 2019$23,738 tax · $1,585,180 assessed
• 2018$22,924 tax · $1,554,100 assessed

Home value

$3,708,800

• Cotality$3,708,800
• Quantarium$3,580,833

Where it is