Situated in East Oakland, this charming bungalow at 1211 96th Ave offers a delightful mix of classic touches and real potential. Inside, you’ll find about 950 sqft of living space with 2 cozy bedrooms and 1 full bathroom—ideal for first-time buyers, or as an income property. The exterior catches the eye with its custom stucco walls and a tile roof that lend it architectural character and durability. While compact, the layout feels larger than the numbers suggest, thanks to thoughtful design elements and straightforward floor-plans.
For sale
$450,000
1211 96th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
2beds
950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$433,700 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Architectural characterCharming bungalowThoughtful design elementsTile roofCustom stucco wallsStraightforward floor-plans
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Varnell Owens DRE #00631087 510-336-9200,
BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41147049
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Front Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 444961133
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,780
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Listing terms: None
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$433,700
$412,000 - $455,000
$3,119/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000$474/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41147049 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2026 | Listing removed | $450,000$474/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112557 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+143.2%$474/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112557 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Sold | $185,000+3.4%$195/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40680934 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2015 | Listing removed | $179,000$188/sqft |
Source: Better Homes Realty Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $179,000$188/sqft |
Source: Better Homes Realty Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $226,780 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,796 +4.4% | $222,334 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,596 -2.8% | $217,975 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,730 +3.9% | $213,701 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,553 +7.4% | $209,511 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,238 +1.1% | $205,404 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,191 +5.8% | $203,300 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,961 +6.8% | $199,314 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,708 | $195,407 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,708 +1.2% | $191,576 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,665 +63.1% | $187,820 +215.2% |
| 2015 | $2,247 | $59,593 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,247 | $58,426 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $58,161 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,022 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,904 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,486 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,618 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $54,527 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,459 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,410 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $51,383 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $50,376 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,453 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,484 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,255 | $47,532 |
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