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Sold for $1,750,000
  • $1,750,000

    5985 Buena Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

    4beds
    3,115sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1916
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $2,176,800 Zestimate®
    $562/sqft
    $7,895 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,176,800

    $1.92M - $2.48M

    $7,895/mo

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    What's special

    Beautiful Brown Shingle on Buena Vista! Nestled in the coveted Upper Rockridge neighborhood, 5985 Buena Vista Avenue is a rare find – a 1916 Craftsman which has been extensively remodeled and updated throughout in a contemporary style that sensitively incorporates many of the original craftsman features and sited on a generous and wonderfully landscaped lot. Features on the main level include a spacious, updated and sun filled kitchen, elegant living and dining room spaces accentuated by original architectural details, serene front terrace, two French doors which lead to an expansive Ipe deck – a wonderful space for entertaining or relaxing! The upper level offers 4 bedrooms with views of the hills and partial bay views. The lower level has a great flexible bonus room (den/family or bedroom), a full bathroom, Ipe deck with access to rear gardens, wine storage, and a workshop area. Additional features include new roof (2022), Solar (leased), and charming front terrace area. A gardener’s paradise! Just minutes away from the College Ave shops and restaurants, BART, Lake Temescal, Montclair Village, Village Market, and freeways. Come and see 5985 Buena Vista Avenue - a home that has been loved, appreciated, updated, and meticulously maintained by its current owners for 57 years.

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    Listed by:

    Dan Walner DRE #01915545 510-205-7159,

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    Bought with:

    Martha Hill, DRE #01414542

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    Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41040234MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Partial bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Den
    Bathroom
    • Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Double Vanity
    Kitchen
    • Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
    Heating
    • Zoned
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Formal Dining Room, Storage
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Windows: Window Coverings
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,115
    • Total interior livable area: 3,115 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Terrace
    • Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay, Hills, Partial
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
    • Features: Landscape Front
    Details
    • Parcel number: 48A710313
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Brown Shingle,Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Shingles
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1916

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Upper Rockridge
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Oakland

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $562/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,820,700
    • Date on market: 9/27/2023

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/2/2023Sold$1,750,000$562/sqft
    Source: CCAR #41040234 Report a problem
    10/12/2023Pending sale$1,750,000$562/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41040234 Report a problem
    9/27/2023Listed for sale$1,750,000$562/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41040234 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,820,700 +2%
    2025$24,873 +4%$1,785,000 +2%
    2024$23,925 +635.9%$1,750,000 +1539.9%
    2023$3,251 +1.8%$106,717 +2%
    2022$3,194 +6.5%$104,625 +2%
    2021$3,000 +0.4%$102,574 +1%
    2020$2,988 +7.3%$101,522 +2%
    2019$2,785 +7.3%$99,532 +2%
    2018$2,597 $97,581 +2%
    2017$2,597 +6.9%$95,667 +2%
    2016$2,428 +7.2%$93,792 +1.5%
    2015$2,265 $92,382 +2%
    2014$2,265 $90,573 +0.5%
    2013-- $90,164 +2%
    2012-- $88,396 +2%
    2011-- $86,664 +0.8%
    2010-- $86,016 -0.2%
    2009-- $86,220 +2%
    2008-- $84,530 +2%
    2007-- $82,873 +2%
    2006-- $81,248 +2%
    2005-- $79,655 +2%
    2004-- $78,096 +1.9%
    2003-- $76,665 +2%
    2002-- $75,163 +2%
    2001$1,549 $73,688
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    Neighborhood: Upper Rockridge

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