Tucked into a prime Oakland location just moments from Chinatown, Laney College, BART, and the vibrant shores of Lake Merritt, this property offers a rare opportunity to reimagine and rebuild in the heart of it all. Set on a generous footprint, the home is ready for transformation—an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers with vision. The existing structure requires significant renovation, but the upside is undeniable. With a clean slate to work from, you can design and customize every detail to suit modern living or maximize income potential. The lower level is particularly compelling, offering ample space for the creation of a possible separate unit—perfect for rental income, extended family, or a flexible live/work setup. An existing second bathroom on the lower level provides a valuable head start, building permits are unknown but is connected to the brand new installed sewer line. Whether you’re looking to restore, expand, or completely reimagine, the groundwork is here for something special. All of this in a highly connected location, where dining, transit, education, and recreation are just minutes away. This is more than a fixer—it’s an opportunity to create lasting value in one of Oakland’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Open house Sat June 6 from 2:00-4:00
Pending
Price cut: $128.9K (6/4)
$560,000
55 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607
4beds
1,402sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$547,800 Zestimate®
$399/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 63 days |
- 1,220 |
- 54 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hedi Kennerknecht DRE #01354582 510-507-8771,
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41132052
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bath, Basement, Kitchen, Living Room
Kitchen
- Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,402
- Total interior livable area: 1,402 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Open
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 11697
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $399/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $36,776
- Price range: $560K - $560K
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$547,800
$520,000 - $575,000
$3,117/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Pending sale | $560,000$399/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $560,000-18.7%$399/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Contingent | $688,888$491/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $688,888$491/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $36,776 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,353 +1.5% | $36,055 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,318 +6.7% | $35,348 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,173 +13.7% | $34,654 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,912 +8.4% | $33,975 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,764 +11% | $33,627 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,589 +9% | $32,968 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,457 | $32,322 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,457 +11.7% | $31,688 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,305 +11% | $31,066 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,176 | $30,600 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,176 | $30,001 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,865 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $29,280 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $28,705 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,491 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,558 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $27,999 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $27,450 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $26,912 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,384 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,867 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,393 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,895 +2% |
| 2001 | $581 | $24,408 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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