Exceptional opportunity to own a well-located 4-unit multifamily property in the heart of Oakland. This income-producing 4-plex at 856 21st St offers strong rental potential with significant value-add upside for investors, developers, or owner-occupants seeking long-term wealth through real estate. Each unit provides solid functionality with room to enhance value through updates, improved rents, or strategic renovations. The property is ideally positioned near Downtown Oakland, Uptown, West Oakland BART, public transportation, schools, shopping, and major freeways, creating consistent tenant demand and excellent accessibility for commuters. Located in an area experiencing ongoing growth and redevelopment, this property offers both immediate cash flow potential and attractive future appreciation. A great opportunity for buyers looking to expand their investment portfolio or enter the Oakland multifamily market with a property that offers flexibility and upside.
For sale
$1,150,000
856 21st St, Oakland, CA 94607
7beds
4baths
4,342sqft
Multi Family, Quadruplex
Built in 1885
-- sqft lot
$1,101,900 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 179 days |
- 57 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ray J. Marquez DRE #01800314 925-575-7605,
Exp Realty Of California, Inc
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41119583
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Apartment,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,342
- Total interior livable area: 4,342 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, None, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Low Maintenance
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Corner Lot, Back Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 32925
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Quadruplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Siding - Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Play Area
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: West Oakland
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $876,687
- Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
- Date on market: 12/29/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Total actual rent: 6200
- Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
Estimated market value
$1,101,900
$1.05M - $1.16M
$3,339/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000-17.1%$265/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listing removed | $1,388,000$320/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,388,000$320/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listing removed | $1,388,000$320/sqft |
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| 1/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,388,000-0.7%$320/sqft |
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| 1/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/11/2023 | Listing removed | $1,398,000$322/sqft |
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| 9/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+0.7%$322/sqft |
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| 10/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,388,000$320/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/31/2022 | Price change | $1,388,000-0.7%$320/sqft |
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| 12/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+122.3%$322/sqft |
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| 12/17/2004 | Sold | $629,000+259.4%$145/sqft |
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| 6/21/2000 | Sold | $175,000+148.2%$40/sqft |
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| 4/10/1996 | Sold | $70,500$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $876,687 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,664 -4% | $859,503 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,270 -28.4% | $842,651 +2% |
| 2022 | $21,338 +55.4% | $826,134 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,732 +1.2% | $809,937 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,573 +5.4% | $801,634 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,876 +7% | $785,922 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,032 | $770,518 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,032 +2.9% | $755,415 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,690 +28% | $740,608 +13.9% |
| 2015 | $9,135 | $650,000 +27.5% |
| 2014 | $9,135 | $510,000 +13.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $450,000 +4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $430,000 -9.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $475,000 +10.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $430,000 -35.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $667,494 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $654,411 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $641,580 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $629,000 +321.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $149,253 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $146,517 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $143,643 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,633 | $140,827 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ralph Bunche
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10West Oakland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10McClymonds High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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