3 BONUS rooms upstairs! Extra 740 sqft not inclu. in gross living area -extra half bath! Experience 3900 Lyons undeniable charm- a storybook home, graced by blooming gardens & memorable 1909yr. charm. Flourishing flower beds and soft hum of butterflies and bees set the tone for this peaceful sanctuary. The front porch, bathed in golden sunlight, invites you to sip your coffee while watching the world go by. Inside, the living room exudes warmth, anchored by a timeless fireplace and rich wood floors. The colorful kitchen with vibrant design captivates—with built-in cabinets and flawless layout. Flow effortlessly to the brand-new redwood deck, perfect for entertaining or soaking in views of the rolling hills. Below, a true garden oasis awaits—a cobblestone path, lush grass, raised vegetable beds, and 12 fruit trees create a memorable retreat. These sprawling garden grounds offer a reason to get lost in nature, a private eco-space, yours to indulge in. The large primary bedroom is a restful sanctuary, and the vintage-style bathroom adds timeless charm. Upstairs—guest rooms, playroom, or home office. Below the deck, two more storage and workshop spaces. A free community library connects you with neighbors. Excellent location: close to highways, parks, farmers markets, and shops.
Sold for $820,000
$820,000
3900 Lyon Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
2beds
1,005sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$825,500 Zestimate®
$816/sqft
$2,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$825,500
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Timeless fireplaceFront porchRaised vegetable bedsRolling hillsVintage-style bathroomGuest roomsHome office
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Listed by:
Jill Carrigan DRE #01272525 510-388-2585,
The GRUBB Company,
Margot Martin,
The GRUBB Company
Bought with:
Kimberly Gates, DRE #01470998
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41091074
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,005
- Total interior livable area: 1,005 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Side Yard Access, Parking Lot
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Storage Area, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 32210613
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $816/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $750,230
- Date on market: 3/27/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $820,000+26.3%$816/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091074 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Pending sale | $649,000$646/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091074 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000-5.4%$646/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091074 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2019 | Sold | $686,000+21.6%$683/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40879590 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2019 | Pending sale | $564,000$561/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners #40879590 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $564,000+97.9%$561/sqft |
Source: BHG RE RELIANCE PARTNERS #40879590 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2003 | Sold | $285,000+128%$284/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/1994 | Sold | $125,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $750,230 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,030 -4.9% | $735,521 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,597 +2.6% | $721,101 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,307 +4.3% | $706,963 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,844 +1.1% | $693,106 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,725 +72.9% | $686,000 +85.4% |
| 2019 | $6,202 +6.4% | $370,006 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,826 | $362,753 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,826 +4.1% | $355,642 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,595 +33.4% | $348,671 +16.2% |
| 2015 | $4,195 | $300,000 +25% |
| 2014 | $4,195 | $240,000 +41.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $170,000 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $165,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $165,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $165,000 -15.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $195,000 -37.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $314,248 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $308,087 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $302,048 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $296,125 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $290,321 +100.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $144,970 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,128 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,103 | $139,342 |
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Neighborhood: Jefferson
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- 5/10Global Family SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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