Exceptional Opportunity in a Prime Oakland Location Welcome to 1540 37th Avenue! A charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home full of character and exciting potential. Ideally situated just minutes from BART, HWY 580/880, local markets, coffee shops, parks, and neighborhood restaurants, this property offers both convenience and opportunity on a generous 4,375 sq ft lot. Discover a functional floor plan with a spacious living and dining room, large kitchen, original hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, a dedicated laundry room, and a long driveway providing ample off-street parking. The expansive backyard offers space for gardening, relaxation, or future outdoor improvements. Whether you are an investor or homebuyer looking to restore classic charm, update with modern style, or customize to your needs, this home provides a rare chance to bring fresh vision to a property in a desirable Oakland setting.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
1540 37th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
2beds
1,120sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$560,100 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$2,755 Estimated rent
Home value
$560,100
$510,000 - $611,000
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Cozy fireplaceExpansive backyardSpace for gardeningOriginal hardwood floorsLarge kitchenDedicated laundry room
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Listed by:
Yelena Vayn DRE #02205363 650-701-5442,
Keller Williams Realty,
Boris Vayn DRE #02251055 650-303-4170,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Silvia Barrera, DRE #01971692
Community Realty & Investment
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41116876
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Kitchen
- Features: Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Other, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 33213676
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fruitvale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $357/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $51,438
- Date on market: 11/6/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $400,000-3.6%$357/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41116876 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Pending sale | $415,000$371/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41116876 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $415,000$371/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41116876 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $51,438 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,396 +0.7% | $50,430 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,380 +6.3% | $49,441 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,239 -71.9% | $48,472 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,973 +309.3% | $47,521 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,948 +10.1% | $47,034 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,769 +8.6% | $46,112 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,628 | $45,207 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,628 +10.5% | $44,321 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,473 +9.2% | $43,452 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,348 | $42,800 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,348 | $41,961 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $41,772 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $40,953 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,150 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,850 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $39,944 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $39,162 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $38,393 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $37,641 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $36,903 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $36,181 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $35,518 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,821 +2% |
| 2001 | $710 | $34,138 |
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Neighborhood: St. Elizabeth
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Global Family SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Urban Promise AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Life AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Alameda County
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