Welcome to this charming Upper Rockridge Retreat. Tucked away with level-in access from a private rear road, 131 Sonia Street offers a secluded sanctuary, hillside views, and rare privacy on a deep, premium lot. Enjoy a bright, open living space with a cozy fireplace and a custom chef’s kitchen with an oversized island perfect for gatherings. Spend warm summer evenings on the back patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Just minutes from Market Hall, Rockridge BART, top-rated public & private schools, and world-class dining, this hidden gem blends charm, convenience, and community.
Sold for $1,550,000
$1,550,000
131 Sonia St, Oakland, CA 94618
3beds
1,515sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$1,528,200 Zestimate®
$1,023/sqft
$5,310 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,528,200
$1.38M - $1.70M
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Cozy fireplaceOversized islandPremium lotHillside viewsSecluded sanctuaryRare privacyBright open living space
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Listed by:
Brenda Schaefer DRE #01896001 510-453-2401,
The GRUBB Company,
Karen Starr DRE #01111458 510-414-6000,
The GRUBB Company
Bought with:
Irene Sieu, DRE #01273544
Irene Sieu, RE Broker
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41096919
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,515
- Total interior livable area: 1,515 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Front Yard, Garden/Play
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
Lot
- Features: Premium Lot, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 48B71465
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,023/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,779,083
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000+3.7%$1,023/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41096919 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$987/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41096919 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-12.6%$987/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41096919 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  CRMLS #41001401 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Sold | $1,710,000+14.4%$1,129/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41001401 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2022 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$987/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41001401 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-9.4%$987/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41001401 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2021 | Sold | $1,650,000+369.4%$1,089/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40943227 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/1998 | Sold | $351,500$232/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/1997 | Sold | $351,500-1%$232/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/1994 | Sold | $355,000$234/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,779,083 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,751 -5.7% | $1,744,200 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,175 +1.3% | $1,710,000 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $24,853 +189.1% | $1,683,000 +218.2% |
| 2021 | $8,596 +1.1% | $528,859 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,501 +4% | $523,439 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,171 +6.2% | $513,178 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,691 | $503,119 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,691 +3.6% | $493,256 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,427 -0.5% | $483,585 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,467 | $476,324 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,467 | $466,995 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $464,886 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $455,771 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $446,836 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $443,497 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $444,552 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $435,838 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $427,292 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $418,916 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $410,706 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $402,653 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $395,276 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $387,526 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,298 | $379,926 |
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Neighborhood: Upper Rockridge
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- 9/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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