Set on the uphill side of Best Avenue—a quiet two-block stretch in the heart of Maxwell Park—this 2-bedroom home, plus bonus room, is full of character and light. The main level features an expansive living and dining room with an open flow that makes the space feel larger than expected. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with excellent natural light throughout the day. The kitchen opens directly to a fenced backyard, creating an easy indoor-outdoor connection that’s perfect for gatherings or simply enjoying Oakland’s sunny afternoons. Additional highlights include plentiful tandem off-street parking and a flexible bonus space ideal for a home office, studio, or guest room. With its inviting layout, personality-filled details, and prime Maxwell Park location, 2721 Best Ave offers a the opportunity to own a wonderful home in one of Oakland’s most beloved neighborhoods.
Sold for $649,000
$649,000
2721 Best Ave, Oakland, CA 94619
2beds
1,322sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$644,300 Zestimate®
$491/sqft
$3,377 Estimated rent
Home value
$644,300
$580,000 - $715,000
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Fenced backyardPersonality-filled detailsQuiet two-block stretchInviting layoutExcellent natural lightEasy indoor-outdoor connection
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Listed by:
Amanda Brunato DRE #02021495 510-408-6160,
Compass
Bought with:
Erik Dreher, DRE #02011235
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41109533
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Stacked Only
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Cork
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,322
- Total interior livable area: 1,322 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, No Garage
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 3624668
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $491/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $862,160
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $649,000$491/sqft |
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| 9/27/2025 | Pending sale | $649,000$491/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000-12.3%$491/sqft |
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| 12/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,095$2/sqft |
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| 5/23/2017 | Sold | $740,000+25.6%$560/sqft |
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| 5/3/2017 | Pending sale | $589,000$446/sqft |
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| 4/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $589,000+25.3%$446/sqft |
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| 3/29/2005 | Sold | $470,000+70.9%$356/sqft |
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| 4/20/2001 | Sold | $275,000+71.9%$208/sqft |
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| 7/25/1996 | Sold | $160,000$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $862,160 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,413 -5% | $845,259 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,073 +2.5% | $828,686 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,759 +4% | $812,438 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,265 +1.1% | $796,512 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,131 +3.5% | $788,347 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,717 +35.6% | $772,895 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $8,642 | $754,800 +33.7% |
| 2017 | $8,642 +3.4% | $564,460 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,361 +8.6% | $553,396 +10.7% |
| 2015 | $7,701 +20.9% | $500,000 +28.2% |
| 2014 | $6,372 | $390,000 +21.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $321,000 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $320,000 -1.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $325,000 +8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $300,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $300,000 -36.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $470,000 -3.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $488,987 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $479,400 +156.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $186,950 -35.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $291,450 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $286,110 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $280,500 +62.2% |
| 2001 | $2,641 | $172,939 |
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Neighborhood: Maxwell Park
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