This 1921 Craftsman has many key upgrades including all new Marvin windows and an updated electrical system. The main level features formal living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, built-ins, and a traditional fireplace. The eat-in kitchen opens to a bright breakfast room overlooking the backyard and Oakland hills. Two bedrooms and an updated bath complete this level. The lower level includes a flexible space with a full bath—ideal as a family room, office, or guest area—plus an attached garage with interior access and ample storage with expansion potential. Prime location close to Crocker Highlands Elementary, Lake Merritt, and easy SF access.
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
3925 Balfour Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
3beds
1,837sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,185,800 Zestimate®
$653/sqft
$4,747 Estimated rent
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$1,185,800
$1.07M - $1.32M
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Traditional fireplaceFlexible spaceAttached garageBright breakfast roomAmple storageExpansion potentialHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Mindy Scott DRE #01154961 510-821-2075,
Compass,
Talley Scott DRE #01928609 510-282-4231,
Compass
Bought with:
Daniel Clark, DRE #01429807
The Agency
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41116450
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Stone Counters
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Garage
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,837
- Total interior livable area: 1,837 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Terraced Back
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 1186527
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $653/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,301,418
- Date on market: 11/1/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000+27%$653/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $945,000$514/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $945,000$514/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $945,000$514/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Price change | $945,000-13.7%$514/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000-8%$596/sqft |
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| 12/18/2019 | Sold | $1,190,000+3.5%$648/sqft |
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| 11/26/2019 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$626/sqft |
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| 11/22/2019 | Price change | $1,150,000-2.1%$626/sqft |
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| 11/11/2019 | Price change | $1,175,000-9.3%$640/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Price change | $1,295,000+18.3%$705/sqft |
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| 10/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+10.1%$596/sqft |
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| 11/3/2017 | Listing removed | $995,000$542/sqft |
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| 10/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $995,000+17.2%$542/sqft |
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| 7/12/2007 | Listing removed | $849,000$462/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2007 | Price change | $849,000-3%$462/sqft |
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| 5/25/2007 | Price change | $875,000-2.2%$476/sqft |
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| 5/24/2007 | Listed for sale | $895,000$487/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,301,418 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,012 -5.4% | $1,275,905 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,039 +2.2% | $1,250,891 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,626 +3.5% | $1,226,365 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,005 +0.4% | $1,202,327 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,933 +766.2% | $1,190,000 +1771.5% |
| 2019 | $2,070 -47.4% | $63,585 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,933 +103.9% | $62,338 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,929 +4.7% | $61,116 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,842 +9.8% | $59,918 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,677 | $59,018 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,677 | $57,862 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $57,601 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,471 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,364 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $54,951 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,081 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $54,001 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $52,942 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,904 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,887 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $49,892 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,977 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,017 +2% |
| 2001 | $881 | $47,076 |
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Neighborhood: Crocker Highlands
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- 9/10Crocker Highlands Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Edna Brewer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Oakland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- 3925 Balfour Ave
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