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  • $749,000

    3856 West St, Oakland, CA 94608

    4beds
    1,678sqft
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    $5,392/mo
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    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1912
    3,200 Square Feet Lot
    $774,400 Zestimate®
    $446/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Original characterClassic fireplaceDetached garageGenerous living spacesExisting deckHardwood floorsFlexible two-story layout
    Welcome to 3856 West Street, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Oakland’s Longfellow neighborhood, offering a wonderful opportunity to make the space your own. Built in 1912 the home retains plenty of original character, including hardwood floors, rich wood trim and ceiling beams, and a classic fireplace that give the main living areas warmth and personality. The flexible two-story layout provides four bedrooms and generous living spaces. Out back, a spacious yard with mature greenery and an existing deck provides a true blank canvas—ready for gardening, outdoor dining, entertaining, or creating your own private urban retreat. A detached garage provides additional parking, storage, or workshop potential. The location is a major highlight, with convenient access to MacArthur BART for commuting throughout the Bay Area, along with nearby shopping, dining, cafés, and neighborhood amenities throughout Temescal and Telegraph Avenue. Temescal Alley offers independent shops and local favorites nearby, while Bay Street Emeryville provides additional shopping, dining, and entertainment just a short drive away. With its original character, spacious floor plan, outdoor space, and central North Oakland location, 3856 West Street is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Property can be delivered vacant at close of escrow.
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    Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41147178MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Main Entry
      Kitchen
      • Features: Gas Range/Cooktop
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,678
      • Total interior livable area: 1,678 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Garden
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 3,200 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1296322
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Shingle Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Existing
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1912

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: No Solar
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Longfellow
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Oakland

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $446/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $83,949
      • Price range: $749K - $749K
      • Date on market: 9/4/2026
      • Listing agreement: Excl Right
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Call Listing Agent,Cryptocurrency

        Estimated market value

        $774,400

        $736,000 - $821,000

        $3,876/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/4/2026Listed for sale$749,000+232.9%$446/sqft
        Source: Bay East AOR #41147178 Report a problem
        11/20/2008Listing removed$225,000$134/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker** #80831367 Report a problem
        9/26/2008Listed for sale$225,000+423.3%$134/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker** #80831367 Report a problem
        8/20/1987Sold$43,000$26/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $83,949 +2%
        2025$8,320 +120.4%$82,302 +2%
        2024$3,774 -7.2%$80,689 +2%
        2023$4,065 -32.8%$79,107 +2%
        2022$6,051 +74.6%$77,555 +2%
        2021$3,466 +35.2%$76,035 +1%
        2020$2,564 -54.8%$75,256 +2%
        2019$5,677 +171.7%$73,780 +2%
        2018$2,090 $72,334 +2%
        2017$2,090 +0.7%$70,916 +2%
        2016$2,076 -16.4%$69,525 +1.5%
        2015$2,482 $68,482 +2%
        2014$2,482 $67,140 +0.5%
        2013-- $66,837 +2%
        2012-- $65,527 +2%
        2011-- $64,242 +0.8%
        2010-- $63,762 -0.2%
        2009-- $63,913 +2%
        2008-- $62,661 +2%
        2007-- $61,432 +2%
        2006-- $60,228 +2%
        2005-- $59,047 +2%
        2004-- $57,891 +1.9%
        2003-- $56,829 +2%
        2002-- $55,715 +2%
        2001$1,083 $54,623
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        Neighborhood: Longfellow

        Getting around

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