Rockridge living at its best! 5528 Kales Avenue is everything you’ve been looking for: 2 beds, 1 bath, den, and wonderfully improved garage, all within a block of everything College Avenue has to offer! With Craftsman details, windows galore, updated kitchen & bath, a mudroom and the perfect-sized garden, you’ll feel as if you’ve won the lottery finding this gem. Enter via the enclosed porch which functions as the perfect mudroom and through the original door with its gorgeous hardware and be greeted by floor-to-ceiling living room windows. The dining room features the classic Craftsman tiled fireplace and built-ins. The perfect spot for loved ones to gather, the kitchen features a generous island, ample storage, two sinks, & stainless steel appliances. The den provides the feel of open-plan living as it welcomes the outside in with direct access to the deck and back garden. Two bedrooms and a bathroom with large tub and separate shower is the icing on the cake. Situated in the heart of Rockridge with all of its inviting cafés, restaurants, and coffee houses, as well as your favorites Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods. Close to Frog Park, the Public Library, and Market Hall. Access to BART (with parking) is a few short blocks away, as is access to shopping on Piedmont Avenue.
Sold for $1,587,000
$1,587,000
5528 Kales Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
2beds
1,233sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,633,500 Zestimate®
$1,287/sqft
$4,073 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,633,500
$1.45M - $1.85M
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Craftsman detailsClassic craftsman tiled fireplaceGenerous islandStainless steel appliancesOpen-plan livingSeparate showerAmple storage
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Listed by:
Leigh Schneider DRE #02033564 510-390-0857,
Red Oak Realty,
Jeffrey Rosenbloom DRE #01228881 510-290-6559,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Simon Motley, DRE #01798658
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41078349
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen
Features
- Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,233
- Total interior livable area: 1,233 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 48A704417
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,505,371
- Date on market: 11/6/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2024 | Sold | $1,587,000+47.6%$1,287/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41078349 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$872/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41078349 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+43.3%$872/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41078349 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2010 | Sold | $750,000+1.8%$608/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $737,000+44.8%$598/sqft |
Source: TNC Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2001 | Sold | $509,000$413/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,505,371 +60.6% |
| 2024 | $13,672 -5.2% | $937,476 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,418 +2.4% | $919,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,085 +3.8% | $901,080 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,564 +0.9% | $883,413 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,443 +3.4% | $874,358 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,001 +6% | $857,220 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,270 | $840,418 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,270 +2.9% | $823,943 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,926 +0.9% | $807,790 +1% |
| 2015 | $11,825 +9.1% | $799,500 +14.2% |
| 2014 | $10,842 | $700,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $700,000 +3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $675,000 -10% |
| 2011 | -- | $750,000 +38.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $540,000 -9.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $595,585 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $583,908 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $572,461 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $561,238 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $550,233 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $539,449 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $529,564 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $519,180 +1229.5% |
| 2001 | $901 | $39,052 |
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Neighborhood: Rockridge
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- 9/10Chabot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Claremont Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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