Maxwell Park Opportunity! Renovation financing options, including FHA 203(k) loans for qualified buyers, may help make this home more accessible than you think. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman offers a rare opportunity to create value and customize a home in one of Oakland's most desirable established neighborhoods. Featuring original character, hardwood floors, period details, and a functional floor plan, this property is ready for its next chapter. The unfinished lower level includes an existing bathroom and offers potential for additional living space, a home office, guest suite, gym, or possible ADU conversion (buyer to verify). Conveniently located near Maxwell Park amenities, shopping, dining, parks, schools, BART, and major commuter routes including I-580, I-880, and Highway 13. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to build equity or a buyer seeking a home with significant upside potential, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to bring your vision to life in a sought-after Oakland neighborhood. Bring your imagination and unlock the possibilities.
For sale
Price increase: $106K (5/13)
$605,000
2636 Cole St, Oakland, CA 94601
4beds
1,663sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$607,400 Zestimate®
$364/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original characterPeriod detailsFunctional floor planHardwood floors
- 91 days |
- 1,258 |
- 92 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicole Harden DRE #02049370 925-967-3358,
Realm Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41131661
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Dining Room, Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,663
- Total interior livable area: 1,663 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 36246015
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Maxwell Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $364/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,999
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
Estimated market value
$607,400
$577,000 - $638,000
$3,986/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $605,000+21.2%$364/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41131661 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$300/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000$300/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $93,999 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,093 -0.7% | $92,157 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,114 +5.3% | $90,349 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,958 +10.5% | $88,578 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,677 +1.3% | $86,842 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,644 +7.9% | $85,951 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,449 -17.2% | $84,266 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,960 +35.9% | $82,614 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,178 +8.3% | $80,994 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,011 +8.9% | $79,407 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,847 | $78,214 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,847 | $76,682 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $76,335 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $74,839 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $73,372 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $72,824 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $72,996 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $71,566 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $70,162 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $68,786 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $67,438 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $66,117 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $64,905 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,632 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,084 | $62,385 |
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Neighborhood: Maxwell Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Melrose Leadership AcademyGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Fremont HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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