Situated in the popular Grand Lake District, this wonderfully remodeled bungalow blends classic charm with modern convenience. The spacious, high-end chef's kitchen flows into an elegant dining area. The formal living room—complete with wainscoting and a cozy fireplace—opens through French doors to a rear balcony overlooking the neighborhood. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a picture window and updated bath. Downstairs, the versatile lower level features two additional rooms perfect for a home office, gym, or guest space. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard designed for hosting. Ideally located, you are a short walk to the Grand Lake Theatre, shops, and the vibrant dining scenes of Grand and Lakeshore Avenues, with easy access to Lake Merritt, Children's Fairyland, and Bart.
For sale
$899,000
494 Jean St, Oakland, CA 94610
2beds
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$1,184,800 Zestimate®
$666/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceElegant dining areaUpdated bathPicture window
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pei Chun Chang DRE #01996509 510-993-6668,
Redfin
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41147546
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,350
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 1082215
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $666/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,160,560
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,184,800
$1.08M - $1.30M
$4,640/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-10.1%$666/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41147546 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Listing removed | $4,250$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Price change | $4,250+7.6%$3/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,950-5.8%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2017 | Sold | $1,000,000+17.8%$741/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40803431 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2017 | Pending sale | $849,000$629/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40803431 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $849,000+41.5%$629/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40803431 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2016 | Listing removed | $4,195+71.2%$3/sqft |
Source: Climb Real Estate Group Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2013 | Sold | $600,000+3.4%$444/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2012 | Listing removed | $2,450$2/sqft |
Source: The GRUBB Co., Inc. #40594762 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,450$2/sqft |
Source: THE GRUBB COMPANY #40594762 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2005 | Sold | $580,000$430/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,160,560 +2% |
| 2025 | $16,405 +3.7% | $1,137,809 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,819 -5.3% | $1,115,500 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,708 +2.3% | $1,093,629 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,336 +3.6% | $1,072,189 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,764 +1.1% | $1,051,169 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,594 +3.3% | $1,040,400 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,099 +55.5% | $1,020,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,710 | $1,000,000 +57.1% |
| 2017 | $9,710 +3.2% | $636,617 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,411 -1% | $624,137 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,510 | $614,765 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,510 | $602,723 +5.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $570,000 +3.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $551,000 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $580,000 +7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $540,000 +17.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $460,000 -23.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $603,431 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $591,600 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $580,000 +1213.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $44,150 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,285 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $42,492 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,658 +2% |
| 2001 | $799 | $40,842 |
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