Yes, this is that white duplex with the "Love for THE TOWN" balloon letter mural you see from the West Oakland BART platform. Renovated Victorian Duplex *directly* across the street from BART - the first stop East of San Francisco and access to most of the Bay Area. Vacant 3BR/2BA downstairs with open living, kitchen, island style dining. Ensuite w/ primary. Lived as 3BR/1BA upstairs, but could be 2BR/1BA with add'l living room. Each unit has its own laundry. Custom murals throughout from local Oakland artists at Good Mother gallery. Off-street parking. 980/880 access, and minutes to SF. Amazing opportunity for this cornerstone location. Live in one, rent the other or make it a great investment property.
Sold for $825,000
$825,000
527 Chester St, Oakland, CA 94607
6beds
3baths
1,862sqft
Duplex
Built in 1889
-- sqft lot
$822,400 Zestimate®
$443/sqft
$3,115 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Lauren Quach DRE #02020691 415-269-8915,
Serhant California Inc
Bought with:
Richard Rochon, DRE #02024399
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41128588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Storage, Tub w/Shower Over
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Window Coverings
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,862
- Total interior livable area: 1,862 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Low Maintenance
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 41018
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $443/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $692,504
- Date on market: 5/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Sold | $825,000+18%$443/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128588 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$375/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128588 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+19.5%$375/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128588 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2016 | Sold | $585,000+148.9%$314/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #40736220 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,195$1/sqft |
Source: Marquardt Property Management LLC Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,195$1/sqft |
Source: Marquardt Property Management LLC Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2013 | Sold | $235,000-47.8%$126/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2004 | Sold | $450,000+210.3%$242/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2002 | Sold | $145,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $692,504 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,912 -3.6% | $678,927 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,324 +3.3% | $665,618 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,957 +5.2% | $652,567 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,419 +0.2% | $639,773 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,398 -18% | $633,214 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,684 +35.3% | $620,801 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,378 | $608,633 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,378 +109.8% | $596,700 +145.2% |
| 2016 | $4,469 -14% | $243,348 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,199 +15.3% | $239,694 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,511 | $235,000 +4.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $225,000 +12.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $200,000 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $215,000 -56.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $496,826 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $487,088 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $477,540 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $468,180 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $459,000 +335.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $105,331 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,400 +476.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,925 +2% |
| 2001 | $754 | $17,573 |
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Neighborhood: South Prescott
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- 3/10Prescott ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10West Oakland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10McClymonds High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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