Opportunity Knocks in Oakland! Come see the great potential of 2901 Seminary Ave, a Picardy storybook style home with arched features, built almost 100 years ago. The Picardy homes were from builder R.C. Hillen and architect W.W. Dixon. This charming 4-bedroom home is a spacious 2,187 square feet on a level 5,000 square foot lot. It has a detached garage and a fenced yard. Bring your creative vision to renovate this diamond in the rough. Nice corner lot with the chance to create an income property or your own dream home. This home is waiting for the right buyer to restore it to its former glory. Includes an attic for storage. Situated in Mills Gardens, it is minutes from the 580 HWY, BART, Oakland Coliseum and Oakland International Airport. Conveniently located near Mills College, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, transportation, and more. Bring your imagination and make this beauty shine again!
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$575,000
2901 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
4beds
2,187sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
5,000.69 Square Feet Lot
$764,000 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$4,353 Estimated rent
Home value
$764,000
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Fenced yardPicardy storybook style homeDetached garageCorner lotAttic for storageArched features
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Listed by:
Misha Villere DRE #02052811 415-505-3851,
Corcoran Icon Properties 415-496-2600,
Stephen C Gordy DRE #02042937 415-271-6544,
Corcoran Icon Properties
Bought with:
Dwayne Barton
Bay Area Fine Living
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325062531
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Laundry: See Remarks
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,187
- Total interior livable area: 2,187 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Detached, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0383163009
- Special conditions: Offer As Is,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Oakland
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $575,000+1.1%$263/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #325062531 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Pending sale | $569,000$260/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #325062531 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,000$260/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #325062531 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $211,177 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,458 -61.7% | $207,037 -70.4% |
| 2023 | $11,649 +164.3% | $700,000 +251.8% |
| 2022 | $4,408 +7.6% | $198,999 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,097 +1.1% | $195,097 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,050 +5.9% | $193,097 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,824 -11.3% | $189,311 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,311 | $185,600 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,311 +8.6% | $181,961 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,968 -0.4% | $178,393 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,984 | $175,714 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,984 | $172,273 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $171,495 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $168,133 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $164,837 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $163,605 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $163,994 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $160,778 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $157,626 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $154,535 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $151,507 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $148,537 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $145,815 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,956 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,575 | $140,153 |
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Neighborhood: Frick
Nearby schools
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- NAInfant And Preschool ProgramGrades: 2Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Frick United Academy of LanguageGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Fremont HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Alameda County
- Oakland
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- 2901 Seminary Avenue
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