A CROCKER HIGHLANDS TREASURE! Welcome to 939 Portal Avenue, a stunning 3bed 2-bath home nestled in the heart of Crocker Highlands, just steps away from Piedmont. Masterfully crafted custom woodwork, windows and doors, this unique property blends architectural charm with modern day living, with 2,020 square feet of light-filled living space. Step inside this expansive open floor plan featuring arched transitions between the living and dining areas, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. French doors lead to a sweeping wrap-around deck and the beautifully renovated kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with quartz countertops, modern appliances and a custom skylight that floods the space with natural light. With multiple entrances, this home offers privacy and flexibility, Ideal for multi-generational living or hosting guests. This home boasts rare views of downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge, and San Francisco. Surrounded by meticulously maintained landscaping and tucked into a serene, tree-lined street, this home offers privacy and tranquility. This home is just minutes from Lakeshore and Grand Avenue shopping. Highly rated schools are in close proximity, including Crocker Highlands Elementary. With timeless curb appeal, updated interiors and UNBEATABLE LOCATION! https://939portal.com
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$1,300,000
939 Portal Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
3beds
2,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,159 Square Feet Lot
$1,276,000 Zestimate®
$644/sqft
$5,603 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,276,000
$1.15M - $1.42M
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Timeless curb appealCustom woodworkCustom skylightUpdated interiorsQuartz countertopsRenovated kitchenSerene tree-lined street
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Listed by:
D.J. Nieves DRE #01863244 408-505-4117,
eXp Realty of California Inc.
Bought with:
Non-MLS Office
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225063037Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Studio, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony, Outside Access
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter, Skylight(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Plumbed, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,020 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Masonry
Lot
- Size: 4,159 Square Feet
- Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 1187710
- Zoning description: RD-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $644/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,367,037
- Date on market: 7/5/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000+18.2%$644/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225063037 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$545/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000-12%$545/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225063037 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2019 | Sold | $1,250,000-7.4%$619/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40869358 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2019 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$668/sqft |
Source: REALTY ONE #40869358 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+168.9%$668/sqft |
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| 5/25/2010 | Sold | $502,000+52.1%$249/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/1998 | Sold | $330,000$163/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,367,037 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,740 -5.5% | $1,340,237 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,828 +2.2% | $1,313,961 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,407 +3.4% | $1,288,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,770 +1.1% | $1,262,950 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,569 +98.8% | $1,250,000 +111% |
| 2019 | $9,342 +6.1% | $592,434 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,804 | $580,822 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,804 +3.3% | $569,435 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,521 -0.9% | $558,274 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,596 | $549,892 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,596 | $539,125 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $536,693 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $526,171 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $515,854 +28.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $400,781 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $401,734 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $393,857 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $386,135 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $378,565 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $371,144 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $363,868 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $357,202 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $350,200 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,804 | $343,332 |
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Neighborhood: Crocker Highlands
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Crocker Highlands Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Edna Brewer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Oakland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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