Sited on a lush lot on a prime Rockridge block, handsome 2-story Craftsman features recent enhancements and improvements that merge seamlessly with original vintage character. Inviting front porch overlooks tree-lined street. Glass pocket doors open to sun-washed living room, tiled fireplace & stained glass windows. Floorplan flows easily from living room to formal dining room to wide, open kitchen and hall bath. Airy bedroom has French doors that frame rear gardens. Upstairs: Two bedrooms, full bath and spacious family room (or 4th BR) with tree-top views. Renovated kitchenette and adjacent dining room pose multiple options for creative living & entertaining. Level-out access to picturesque deck connects to peaceful gardens. Tucked into the backyard, a bonus detached structure offers a tantalizing array of uses: Office, workout room, play space, etc. Tranquil, composed backyard features custom brick patio and large deck for lounging and happy hour'ing. Beloved Rockridge amenities—dining, cafes, local shops & BART— are just steps from your door, for unbeatable living in one of Oakland’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Sold for $1,698,000
Tax assessed value
$1,698,000
5248 Desmond St, Oakland, CA 94618
4beds
2,018sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$2,097,800 Zestimate®
$841/sqft
$6,272 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,097,800
$1.89M - $2.35M
$6,272/mo
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Listed by:
Kellianne Rapoza DRE #02009834 925-257-4068,
The Agency,
Anne Culbertson DRE #01734110 510-551-5508,
The Agency
Bought with:
David Hirota, DRE #02140500
Red Oak Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41072753
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry, 2 Bedrooms, Den, Dining Room, Office
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Other, In Unit, Inside, Common Area
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,018
- Total interior livable area: 2,018 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Back Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 14124026
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition,Rolled/Hot Mop,Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rockridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $841/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,698,000
- Date on market: 9/11/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | Sold | $1,698,000+13.6%$841/sqft |
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| 9/28/2024 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$741/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41072753 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-12.1%$741/sqft |
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| 6/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/31/2024 | Price change | $1,700,000+6.6%$842/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000$790/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41056270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,698,000 +209.6% |
| 2024 | $9,279 -4.1% | $548,406 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,676 +3.6% | $537,654 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,338 +5.7% | $527,113 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,837 +0.6% | $516,779 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,789 +4.6% | $511,479 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,402 +6.4% | $501,451 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,893 | $491,620 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,893 +3.5% | $481,981 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,628 -1.6% | $472,532 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,755 | $465,437 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,755 | $456,319 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $454,261 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $445,355 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $436,625 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $433,363 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $434,394 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $425,879 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $417,530 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $409,343 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $401,318 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $393,451 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $386,242 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $378,666 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,408 | $371,242 |
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Neighborhood: Shafter
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