Built in 1925 East Lake Merritt building has undergone extensive renovations while preserving the original period details.
Restored Original 1925 hardwood floors, bannisters and doorways
Kitchen: New quartz countertops, attractive blend of original cabinet built-ins with new cabinets, high end light fixtures, refinished original pine floors (never previously exposed) and stainless steel appliances
Bathroom: New tile in tub shower, original polygon tile floors, restored original tub, attractive vanity, new fan, and attractive light fixtures
Closets: Most of the units have multiple closets and some have original wood built-in drawers AIPHONE Video Entry system in each unit Original No One's Art Mural adorns the facade
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
Laundry located across the street, 1/2 Mile Walk to Lake Merritt BART Station, 3 Blocks to Lake Merritt Pedestrian Bridge with access to Lake Merritt Amphitheater and Peralta Park, a short walk to Portal and Rockin' Crawfish Restaurants & ACat Cafe Kalli
Owner pays for water and garbage
Sold for $2,700,000
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$2,700,000
1244 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
2beds
1baths
600sqft
Apartment
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$4,500/sqft
$1,985 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
Lot
- Size: 4,321 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 201271
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $4,500/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,651,582
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $2,700,000-45.9%$4,500/sqft |
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| 3/7/2019 | Sold | $4,990,500+266.8%$8,318/sqft |
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| 10/10/2014 | Sold | $1,360,500$2,268/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $4,651,582 -19.1% |
| 2024 | $84,422 -5% | $5,753,139 +2% |
| 2023 | $88,883 +1.5% | $5,640,578 +0% |
| 2022 | $87,590 +5.1% | $5,639,757 +2% |
| 2021 | $83,376 -10.9% | $5,529,628 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $93,565 +181.8% | $5,450,370 +170.3% |
| 2019 | $33,204 +20.3% | $2,016,360 -7% |
| 2018 | $27,606 | $2,168,583 +23.9% |
| 2017 | $27,606 +11% | $1,750,079 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $24,866 +308.9% | $1,592,241 +17.1% |
| 2015 | $6,081 | $1,360,100 |
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Neighborhood: Merritt
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- 2/10La Escuelita Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Oakland
- 94606
- Merritt
- 1244 2nd Ave