A Phoenix Rises in Maxwell Park: Rebuild Your Dream with Bay Views! An unparalleled opportunity for a visionary buyer in Oakland's coveted Maxwell Park. This fire-damaged property at 4851 Walnut St. is a clean slate to build a custom home with spectacular, panoramic views of the SF Bay and city skyline. Imagine the sunsets from your new dream home! Maxwell Park is a cherished neighborhood of rolling hills and charming streets, offering incredible convenience. You're moments from the Laurel District's trendy cafes and beloved restaurants (Sequoia Diner!), plus easy access to Hwy 580. The community is known for its excellent public schools, Oakland traditions, and vibrant events like the Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival. As an up-and-coming neighborhood blending historic charm with new energy, Maxwell Park has tremendous upside and investment potential. Bring your contractor and imagination to 4851 Walnut St. to build a legacy in one of Oakland's best locations. Sold as-is.
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$450,000
4851 Walnut Street, Oakland, CA 94619
4beds
2,086sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,621 Square Feet Lot
$460,000 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$4,636 Estimated rent
Home value
$460,000
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Listed by:
Stefan Schermerhorn DRE #01880641 415-272-1813,
Holmes Burrell Real Estate 415-446-9444
Bought with:
Yovany Acosta
La Rosa Realty California
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325069225
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,086
- Total interior livable area: 2,086 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,621 Square Feet
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 0362433008
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $730,633
- Date on market: 7/30/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $450,000-9.8%$216/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #325069225 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$239/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000+84.8%$239/sqft |
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| 11/13/2020 | Sold | $270,000$129/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $730,633 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,808 -4.5% | $716,310 +2% |
| 2023 | $21,786 +27% | $702,270 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,149 +60.4% | $688,500 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,691 +107.3% | $675,000 +140.5% |
| 2020 | $5,158 +5.2% | $280,696 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,904 +6.7% | $275,192 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,597 | $269,796 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,597 +4.8% | $264,506 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,388 +0.6% | $259,321 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,362 +0.4% | $255,427 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,345 | $250,424 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $249,294 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $244,407 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $239,616 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $237,826 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $238,392 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $233,718 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $229,136 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $224,644 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $220,239 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $215,925 +4% |
| 2003 | -- | $207,567 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $203,495 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,900 | $199,505 |
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Neighborhood: Maxwell Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Bret Harte Middle SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Fremont HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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