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  • $1,198,000

    4685 Commonwealth Dr, Oakland, CA 94605

    3beds
    2,023sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1949
    1.04 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $592/sqft
    $124/mo HOA

    What's special

    Detached barnNew roof and skylightsHardwood floors
    Nestled on a full acre in the Chabot Park Estates neighborhood of the Oakland Hills, this rare urban oasis offers the best of agricultural charm and city living. The classic 3+ bed, 3 full bath, single story Rancher style home, and detached barn, create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, from garden to table. The main house features hardwood floors, and Mexican Saltillo and Moroccan Zellige tiles, complimenting the open modern layout with old world warmth. The home is filled with natural morning and evening light pouring in from the picture frame windows, skylights and Dutch door. The formal living and dining rooms provide welcoming spaces for both everyday living, and entertainment. The open eat in kitchen is framed by majestic, mature redwood trees that create a peaceful, private setting. The large island, abundant storage and new stove, are ideal for culinary enthusiasts, and hosting.The primary suite features generous closet space, a sky light for stargazing, an en-suite bathroom, and private deck access to the orchard side. There you will find mature plum, pear, cherry, persimmon, olive, nectarine, avocado, and pomegranate trees. The main level has two additional bedrooms, and full baths, one featuring a luxurious soaking tub, and the other a bright walk-in shower. The rooms are sun drenched and inviting - enhanced by skylights and tree lined views. Downstairs, a large bonus room, generously fenestrated, with a beautifully remodeled full guest bathroom offers exceptional flexibility as a guest suite, home office, recreation room, or potential fourth bedroom.There is also a laundry room, craft space, and storage. Throughout the parklike setting you will find mature Black walnut and Magnolia trees, ornamental landscaping, California native plants, drought tolerant flax, Proteas and Acacias, Oak and Evergreens. For the urban homesteader there are raised garden beds, a chicken coop fit for 6 hens, currently occupied by two very friendly egg laying gals - Peaches and Henrietta. The trees have been recently trimmed and fertilized, and new mulch has been laid to delineate pathways and discourage weeds. Horse lovers - this property is equine friendly, allowing up to two of your four-legged friends. Boarding stables are nearby or keep them on site in the barn. Whether you use the additional space for a workshop, artist’s studio, or animal stall, you will enjoy the new roof and skylights...Also included in the sale is the seller owned solar and adjoining lot...
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    Listed by:

    Nicholas Drobocky DRE #01343596 510-336-0202,

    WOODMINISTER REALTY.

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41140763MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Workshop
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,023
      • Total interior livable area: 2,023 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two Story,Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, Storage Area, Stream Seasonal, Yard Space
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Fenced,Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Forest, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Orchard
      Lot
      • Size: 1.04 Acres
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 48633116
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Farm House
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Raised, Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Existing
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1949

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      Green energy
      • Energy generation: Solar

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Other, Close to Golf Course, See Remarks, Setting Rural
      • Services included: Other, Street, Reserves, Management Fee
      • HOA fee: $371 quarterly
      • HOA name: CHABOT PARK ESTATES
      • HOA phone: 925-824-2888
      Location
      • Region: Oakland

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $592/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $971,143
      • Date on market: 7/7/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $5,777/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/8/2026Listed for sale$1,198,000+12%$592/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41140763 Report a problem
        12/19/2019Sold$1,070,000+18.9%$529/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40887903 Report a problem
        11/17/2019Pending sale$900,000$445/sqft
        Source: COMPASS #40887903 Report a problem
        11/2/2019Listed for sale$900,000$445/sqft
        Source: COMPASS #40887903 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $971,143 +2%
        2024$14,350 -4.8%$952,104 +2%
        2023$15,079 +3.3%$933,438 +2%
        2022$14,592 +2.9%$915,136 +2%
        2021$14,177 +1.1%$897,199 +1%
        2020$14,017 +81.5%$888,000 +92.9%
        2019$7,725 +6.5%$460,335 +2%
        2018$7,251 $451,310 +2%
        2017$7,251 +3.8%$442,461 +2%
        2016$6,987 +3.2%$433,787 +1.5%
        2015$6,767 $427,273 +2%
        2014$6,767 $418,904 +0.5%
        2013-- $417,014 +2%
        2012-- $408,839 +2%
        2011-- $400,823 +0.8%
        2010-- $397,829
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Chabot Park

        Getting around

        5 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        19 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        13 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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