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Sold for $565,000
  • $565,000

    956 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94608

    2beds
    1,103sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1908
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $564,600 Zestimate®
    $512/sqft
    $3,545 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $564,600

    $514,000 - $621,000

    $3,545/mo

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    What's special

    Unlock incredible upside potential at 956 53rd St. This North Oakland Queen Anne cottage preserves its vintage character while serving as the ultimate canvas for a custom remodel. Dramatic 10-foot ceilings and tall windows maximize natural light throughout the layout. A full footprint, high-ceiling basement offers possible build-out potential for additional living space or a lucrative ADU. Major big-ticket items are already checked off: the home features a newer concrete foundation, new sewer lateral and upgraded copper plumbing to the meter. Unmatched commuter location central to three BART stations (MacArthur, Ashby, Rockridge) with immediate access to Temescal, Berkeley, and regional freeways. Walk Score: 84 | Bike Score: 89. Bring your contractor and vision to this high-demand neighborhood!

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    Listed by:

    Richard Matus DRE #01120689 510-506-8896,

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    Bought with:

    Denise Rizkalla, DRE #02132877

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41141619MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Kitchen
    • Features: Laminate Counters
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: No Hookups
    Features
    • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,103
    • Total interior livable area: 1,103 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 13118833
    • Special conditions: Offer As Is

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Edwardian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1908

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Oakland

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $512/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $116,582
    • Date on market: 7/14/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/11/2026Sold$565,000+13.2%$512/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41141619 Report a problem
    7/30/2026Pending sale$499,000$452/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41141619 Report a problem
    7/15/2026Listed for sale$499,000$452/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41141619 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $116,582 +2%
    2025$3,424 +4.7%$114,297 +2%
    2024$3,270 -1.3%$112,056 +2%
    2023$3,314 +4.9%$109,859 +2%
    2022$3,160 +9.9%$107,704 +2%
    2021$2,876 +1.2%$105,594 +1%
    2020$2,842 +7.5%$104,511 +2%
    2019$2,645 +7.4%$102,462 +2%
    2018$2,462 $100,453 +2%
    2017$2,462 +7.3%$98,484 +2%
    2016$2,293 +4.5%$96,553 +1.5%
    2015$2,195 $95,103 +2%
    2014$2,195 $93,241 +0.5%
    2013-- $92,819 +2%
    2012-- $91,000 +2%
    2011-- $89,216 +0.8%
    2010-- $88,548 -0.2%
    2009-- $88,759 +2%
    2008-- $87,019 +2%
    2007-- $85,312 +2%
    2006-- $83,640 +2%
    2005-- $82,000 +2%
    2004-- $80,394 +1.9%
    2003-- $78,921 +2%
    2002-- $77,373 +2%
    2001$1,364 $75,856
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    Neighborhood: Gaskill

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