A Crème de la Crème Property in Redwood Heights Privately set off a shared drive, 4251 Norton Avenue offers exceptional privacy and tranquility on a deep lot that extends to Rettig Ave. Designed and lovingly maintained by longtime owners with backgrounds in the arts, the home blends creativity, intention, and comfort. Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired details—curved wall corners, skylights, widened hallways with steel and glass railings—meet hardwood floors, upgraded windows/doors, and abundant natural light. The level-in layout includes all bedrooms on the same floor. Downstairs is a media room and updated bathroom. Outdoor living is elevated with IPE decks and gate, custom steel and wood furniture, a covered porch, Corten steel firepit with gas line, water feature, curated plantings, and exterior lighting. A detached garage with a roll-down glass door, metal roof, air conditioning, impressive storage, new water heater, sublime bathroom with marble, skylight, dual faucets, and designer features. This home offers a curated lifestyle, designed for those who appreciate intention, artistry, and privacy.
Sold for $1,511,250
$1,511,250
4251 Norton Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
3beds
2,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$1,483,400 Zestimate®
$752/sqft
$4,764 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,483,400
$1.34M - $1.65M
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Water featureNew water heaterSublime bathroom with marbleAbundant natural lightImpressive storageDeep lotCurated plantings
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Listed by:
Deidre Joyner DRE #01451749 510-693-4253,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Sandor Hatvany, DRE #02216712
KW Advisors East Bay
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41092961
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Features
- Den, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Cork
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,010
- Total interior livable area: 2,010 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Other
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 29106942
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $752/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,065,044
- Date on market: 5/13/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2025 | Sold | $1,511,250+25.9%$752/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092961 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$597/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092961 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+50.9%$597/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092961 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2007 | Sold | $795,000$396/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,065,044 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,012 -5.2% | $1,044,168 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,834 +2.3% | $1,023,697 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,471 +3.7% | $1,003,631 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,917 +1.1% | $983,954 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,754 +3.3% | $973,866 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,278 +6% | $954,778 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,471 | $936,064 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,471 +2.8% | $917,715 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,101 +19.8% | $899,724 +9.1% |
| 2015 | $10,932 | $825,000 +16.5% |
| 2014 | $10,932 | $708,000 +8.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $650,000 +2.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $635,000 +1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $628,000 +4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $600,000 -2.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $613,000 -12.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $699,000 +935.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $67,527 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $66,204 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $64,906 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $63,634 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,468 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,243 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,062 | $60,042 |
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Neighborhood: Redwood Heights
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