Welcome to 2609 Charleston St., a warm and inviting Lincoln Highlands home where classic charm meets everyday comfort and exciting possibilities. This level-in single story retreat features hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace that sets the tone for relaxed evenings and easy living. The updated kitchen and bath offer a thoughtful blend of style and function, while both bedrooms enjoy peaceful outlooks and glimpses of the bay and city lights. Step onto the back deck and soak in the scenery--an ideal spot for morning coffee, quiet afternoons, and sunset gatherings with friends. Downstairs, an unfinished, partially above-ground basement with private entrance offers exciting potential to create an additional living space, a home office, studio, or guest space. Earthquake retrofitting adds and extra layer of confidence and care. Set in the heart of Lincoln Highlands, this home places you minutes from the trails and open space of Joaquin Miller Regional Park, as well as the vibrant dining and shopping scenes of the Montclair, Dimond, and Laurel districts. A special opportunity to settle into a neighborhood you'll love, with room to dream, grow, and make it your own.
Sold for $1,200,000
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$1,200,000
2609 Charleston St, Oakland, CA 94602
2beds
1,474sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
4,725 Square Feet Lot
$1,194,400 Zestimate®
$814/sqft
$3,347 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,194,400
$1.07M - $1.33M
$3,347/mo
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Cozy fireplaceBack deckHardwood floorsUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Kelly M. Resnick DRE #01941450 973-768-9036,
Compass
Bought with:
Devin Ratoosh, DRE #01820096
Red Oak Realty
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41121829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry, Basement, Unfinished Room
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Unfinished Room, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,474
- Total interior livable area: 1,474 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 4,725 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 29101561
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lincoln Highland
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $814/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,512,210
- Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
- Date on market: 1/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+33.5%$814/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41121829 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$610/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41121829 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-14.3%$610/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41121829 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,049,000-26.4%$712/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #40992956 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CRMLS #40992956 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2022 | Sold | $1,425,000+35.8%$967/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40992956 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2022 | Pending sale | $1,049,000$712/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40992956 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000+84%$712/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40992956 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2013 | Sold | $570,000+11.8%$387/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $510,000$346/sqft |
Source: HIGHLAND PARTNERS l BH&G Real Estate, Mason-McDuffie, Inc. Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,512,210 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $19,514 -0.9% | $1,408,000 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $19,700 +82.6% | $1,311,000 +98.2% |
| 2022 | $10,787 +4.3% | $661,571 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,337 +1.1% | $648,605 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,225 +4.2% | $641,955 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $9,816 +6.1% | $626,372 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,253 | $614,094 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,253 +3.2% | $602,056 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,962 -1% | $590,251 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,049 | $581,388 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,049 | $570,000 +757.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $66,500 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $65,197 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $63,919 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,441 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,592 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,344 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,122 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,924 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $58,749 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,599 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,543 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,434 +2% |
| 2001 | $986 | $54,347 |
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Neighborhood: Lincoln Highlands
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- 7/10Sequoia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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