This exceptional 1927 early century cottage presents an outstanding opportunity, whether sought as an investment or for personal occupancy. An adorable “cute as a button” condo alternative with great expansion possibilities and NO HOA'S 943 56th Street quietly boasts refinished original pine floors, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, fresh exterior and interior paint, eat in kitchen, new appliances, laundry room, front porch, partial basement and an expansive backyard totally fenced for dog lovers and full of garden / expansion dreams! Situated on a quiet street with minimal traffic, 943 56th Street is nestled in North Oakland near the borders of Berkeley and Emeryville and 2 blocks from the bus lines to San Francisco, Downtown Berkeley and the UC Berkeley campus.
Pending
$468,000
943 56th St, Oakland, CA 94608
2beds
520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$900/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front porchExpansive backyard totally fencedEat in kitchenNew appliancesRefinished original pine floorsLaundry room
- 17 days |
- 2,756 |
- 279 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katie Fanning DRE #01318679 510-393-5283,
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41139795
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 520
- Total interior livable area: 520 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, No Garage, On Street, Uncovered Parking Space
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 15128712
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Internet Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $900/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $347,205
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,513/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Pending sale | $468,000$900/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41139795 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $468,000+74%$900/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41139795 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2010 | Sold | $269,000+31.2%$517/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2002 | Sold | $205,000+310%$394/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/1994 | Sold | $50,000$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $347,205 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,059 -5.5% | $340,400 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,413 +5.4% | $333,726 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,086 +6.1% | $327,184 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,736 +1.1% | $320,771 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,672 +4.9% | $317,484 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,407 +6.6% | $311,258 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,074 | $305,158 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,074 +4.5% | $299,175 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,857 +0.6% | $293,311 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,826 | $288,908 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,826 | $283,251 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $281,973 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $276,445 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $271,024 +125.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,000 -46.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $226,038 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $221,606 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $217,262 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $213,002 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $208,827 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $205,000 +256.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,527 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,014 | $56,400 |
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Neighborhood: Santa Fe
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHome And Hospital ProgramGrades: K-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Sankofa United Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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