Welcome to 551 53rd St, a North Oakland remodeled duplex in the charming Temescal neighborhood. This 1912 Craftsman blends vintage charm with modern updates, just steps from Telegraph Avenue's vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment options, also close to UCSF Children's Hospital Benioff of Oakland and Frogs Park. Enjoy nearby conveniences like the new shopping center with Whole Foods, Walgreens, Peet's Coffee and Farmers Market. Benefit from easy freeway access, proximity to Rockridge BART - just 11 miles to San Francisco! The units feature abundant natural light, new paint, windows, flooring and fixtures. Kitchens boast stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops and new soft-close cabinetry. Bathrooms offer tile floors, modern vanities and a combination tub/shower and full stall shower. Exterior highlights low maintenance landscaping, deep fenced backyard (possible ADU), off-street parking, new porch and redwood decking. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit and offset your mortgage with rental income, expand your investment portfolio, or reimagine the property to maximize value, this duplex delivers flexibility. A great opportunity for owner-occupants and investors alike!
Sold for $915,750
$915,750
551 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94609
4beds
2baths
2,031sqft
Multi Family, Duplex
Built in 1912
-- sqft lot
$920,600 Zestimate®
$451/sqft
$4,086 Estimated rent
Home value
$920,600
$838,000 - $1.01M
$4,086/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listed by:
John Flaniken DRE #01420207 831-334-0890,
Trade-in Real Estate
Bought with:
Patricia Stewart, DRE #01742421
Stewart Realty Group
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41124068
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen, Storage Area(s), Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,031
- Total interior livable area: 2,031 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Low Maintenance
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 14121917
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Oakland
- Subdivision: Temescal
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $915.8K - $915.8K
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listing removed | $3,995$2/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,995$2/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Sold | $915,750-6.1%$451/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Contingent | $975,000$480/sqft |
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| 2/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $975,000-11%$480/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,095,000$539/sqft |
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| 12/7/2024 | Price change | $1,095,000-0.3%$539/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Price change | $1,098,000-0.1%$541/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000+46.5%$541/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Sold | $750,000-6.1%$369/sqft |
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| 3/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $799,000$393/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $780,300 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,009 +28% | $765,000 +157.2% |
| 2023 | $9,380 +53.9% | $297,433 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,095 +7.6% | $291,601 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,665 +1.2% | $285,884 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,599 +5.9% | $282,953 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,285 +7% | $277,405 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,939 | $271,967 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,939 +4.5% | $266,634 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,726 -2.8% | $261,407 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,864 +1.9% | $257,481 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,774 | $252,438 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $251,300 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $246,373 +1171.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $19,383 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,239 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,284 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,906 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,535 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,172 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $17,816 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,469 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,149 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,813 +2% |
| 2001 | $752 | $16,483 |
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Neighborhood: Shafter
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- NAHome And Hospital ProgramGrades: K-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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