Perched near the top of the hill in Oakland's desirable Melrose Highlands neighborhood, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home spans approximately 1,806 square feet on a generous 9,500 square foot lot. Multiple rooms capture sweeping valley and hillside views, filling the home with natural light and a quiet, serene sense of retreat. Just imagine waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee to these expansive views each morning. The functional layout features a well-appointed updated kitchen that flows into generous living and entertaining spaces, complemented by a partially covered deck, a paver-stone patio, trellis, outdoor lighting, and a detached garage. The level yard offers additional potential for gardening or future expansion. King Estates Open Space Park sits just at the end of the block with walking trails and panoramic views of Oakland. This location also features quick freeway access keeping downtown Oakland and San Francisco within easy reach.
For sale
$869,000
8019 Sterling Dr, Oakland, CA 94605
3beds
1,806sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,967/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$934,800 Zestimate®
$481/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Level yardDetached garageNatural lightOutdoor lightingPartially covered deckWell-appointed updated kitchenPaver-stone patio
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- 764 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derrick Tyler DRE #01954708 415-310-7453,
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41143216
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Other, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Inside Room, Washer
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,806
- Total interior livable area: 1,806 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, See Remarks, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, City Lights, Forest, Hills, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Other, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 40A343614
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other, See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Meter on Site
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $481/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $459,700
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,CalHFA,Call Listing Agent,Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$934,800
$888,000 - $982,000
$4,210/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $869,000-8.5%$481/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listing removed | $950,000$526/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $950,000+23%$526/sqft |
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| 6/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $772,500-18.6%$428/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listing removed | $4,400$2/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listing removed | $949,000$525/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $949,000$525/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,400$2/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Listing removed | $949,000$525/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $949,000-0.1%$525/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listing removed | $950,000$526/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000$526/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | $950,000$526/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000-11.6%$526/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+207.1%$595/sqft |
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| 3/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,400$2/sqft |
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| 1/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,400$2/sqft |
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| 11/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,400$2/sqft |
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| 1/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,400$2/sqft |
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| 10/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/12/2008 | Sold | $350,000-38.5%$194/sqft |
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| 9/19/2007 | Sold | $569,500+9.9%$315/sqft |
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| 10/20/2004 | Sold | $518,000+126.2%$287/sqft |
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| 5/27/1999 | Sold | $229,000$127/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $459,700 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,611 -4.1% | $450,687 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,937 +3% | $441,853 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,703 +5.2% | $433,191 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,319 +1.1% | $424,700 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,237 +4.3% | $420,345 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,937 +6.4% | $412,107 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,522 | $404,028 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,522 +3.9% | $396,108 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,279 +0.7% | $388,341 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,237 | $382,511 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,237 | $375,021 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $373,327 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $366,008 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $358,833 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $356,152 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $357,000 -24% |
| 2008 | -- | $470,000 -12.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $538,927 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $528,360 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $518,000 +105.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $252,503 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $247,877 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $243,017 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,413 | $238,251 |
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Neighborhood: Eastmont Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Frick United Academy of LanguageGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Castlemont HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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