Nestled on the border of Upper Laurel and Redwood Heights, this charming home beautifully blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The main residence offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,066 sq ft of inviting living space, where refinished original hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and updated dual-pane windows preserve the home’s classic appeal while enhancing everyday comfort. Recent improvements, including updated electrical, provide added peace of mind while maintaining the warmth and craftsmanship of this classic home. The spacious, south-facing backyard is a rare find—an expansive, level blank canvas perfect for entertaining, gardening, play, or creating your dream outdoor retreat. Framed by a stunning mature redwood canopy, the backyard offers exceptional privacy, natural beauty, and a peaceful setting to enjoy year-round. Adding even more versatility is an approximately 420 sq ft non-conforming 1-bedroom, 1-bath living space, ideal for extended family, guests, a home office, or flexible bonus space. Ideally located on the border of Upper Laurel and Redwood Heights, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to neighborhood cafés, shops, parks, commuter routes, and all that Oakland has to offer. A rare opportunity to own a home full of original charm, modern updates, and endless potential in one of Oakland’s most desirable neighborhoods.
For sale
$699,000
3851 Madrone Ave, Oakland, CA 94619
2beds
1,066sqft
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Get pre-qualified$4,798/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
3,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$656/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original charmTimeless characterModern updatesAbundant natural lightExceptional privacyThoughtful modern updatesSpacious south-facing backyard
- 13 days |
- 1,210 |
- 143 |
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Akali Moju DRE #02096069 510-993-4542,
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41143419
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry, Laundry
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,066
- Total interior livable area: 1,066 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,800 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 3019685
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Upper Laurel
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $656/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,221
- Price range: $699K - $699K
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$3,068/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+154.2%$656/sqft |
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| 9/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/21/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500+16.7%$3/sqft |
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| 9/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/30/2022 | Price change | $3,000-7.7%$3/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Price change | $3,250-27.8%$3/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,500+40.6%$4/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Sold | $275,000$258/sqft |
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| 1/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/29/2021 | Price change | $3,200-8.6%$3/sqft |
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| 12/22/2021 | Price change | $3,500+94.4%$3/sqft |
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| 12/4/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,800+12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/15/2020 | Listing removed | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 1/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $262,221 -54.8% |
| 2024 | $10,085 +1.6% | $580,280 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,925 -8% | $568,904 -11.7% |
| 2022 | $10,784 +1.9% | $644,100 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,585 +6% | $631,474 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,984 -12.9% | $625,000 +165.9% |
| 2019 | $11,456 +174.6% | $235,069 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,172 | $230,461 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,172 -8.6% | $225,942 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,562 +15.5% | $221,513 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,949 -23.9% | $218,186 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,191 | $213,914 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $212,947 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $208,773 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $204,679 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $203,150 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $203,634 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $199,642 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $195,728 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $191,891 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $188,129 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $184,442 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $181,062 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $177,512 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,655 | $174,031 |
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Neighborhood: Upper Laurel
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Laurel Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Melrose Leadership AcademyGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Skyline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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