Step into this beautifully updated residence offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 elegant bathrooms, all thoughtfully remodeled with permits for your peace of mind. The heart of the home is a modern eat-in kitchen featuring sleek grey cabinetry, granite countertops, a stylish bar island with seating, and brand-new stainless-steel appliance, Recessed lighting adds a warm, inviting ambiance. Freshly painted interior and exterior, a new roof, and upgraded bathrooms, Hardwood floors flow throughout the flexible floor plan, which includes a bonus full basement—ideal for a second unit, home office, or recreation space. Larg backyard, offering endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. Located just moments from BART, public transportation, major freeways, parks, restaurants, and coffee shops. Don’t miss your chance to make this exceptional property your new home. Open House 1/31 and 2/1 from 1-3PM.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
1238 97th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
3beds
1,832sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$556,800 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$3,827 Estimated rent
Home value
$556,800
$501,000 - $618,000
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New roofUpgraded bathroomsGranite countertopsModern eat-in kitchenSleek grey cabinetry
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Listed by:
Donna Vu DRE #01375411 510-612-1772,
VU REALTY & FINANCIAL
Bought with:
Yien Phe, DRE #01418276
Lima Investment & Financial Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41122217
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,832
- Total interior livable area: 1,832 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Spaces
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Front Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Security Gate
Details
- Parcel number: 44495926
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Fence, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $326,400
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $550,000-1.6%$300/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Pending sale | $559,000$305/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $559,000+74.7%$305/sqft |
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| 3/13/2024 | Sold | $320,000-12.3%$175/sqft |
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| 2/12/2024 | Pending sale | $365,000$199/sqft |
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| 2/7/2024 | Price change | $365,000-5.2%$199/sqft |
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| 1/22/2024 | Pending sale | $385,000$210/sqft |
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| 12/28/2023 | Price change | $385,000-9.4%$210/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $425,000$232/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $326,400 +89.3% |
| 2024 | $4,021 -2.3% | $172,406 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,117 +4.2% | $169,026 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,949 +8.3% | $165,712 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,648 +1.2% | $162,464 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,607 +6.4% | $160,798 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,391 +7% | $157,646 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,168 | $154,555 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,168 +6.1% | $151,525 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,987 +2.7% | $148,554 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,908 | $146,323 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,908 | $143,458 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $142,810 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $140,010 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $137,265 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $136,240 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $136,563 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $133,887 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $131,261 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $128,688 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $126,165 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $123,692 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $121,425 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $119,046 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,031 | $116,711 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Elmhurst Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Fred T. Korematsu Discovery AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Elmhurst United MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Castlemont HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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