Discover modern living in this beautifully updated home less than a mile of the Oakland Zoo near the San Leandro/Oakland border. Flooded with natural light, this thoughtfully designed residence blends contemporary style with timeless charm. The inviting backyard is a peaceful retreat, featuring multiple fruit trees—lush orange and lemon trees provide fresh, homegrown citrus year-round. A detached cottage offers endless possibilities, whether as a home office, creative studio, or workshop. Inside, designer upgrades shine throughout, from sleek finishes to carefully curated details. The expansive primary suite offers a true retreat, complete with a skylight, a spa-like ensuite featuring a jetted tub, separate shower, and a generous walk-in closet. A sunlit bonus room provides the perfect space for entertaining, relaxing, or transforming into your dream flex space. With recent upgrades to electrical, plumbing, appliances, and more, this home is move-in ready and waiting for you!
Sold for $706,000
$706,000
9870 Elmar Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
3beds
1,745sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$715,700 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$3,505 Estimated rent
Home value
$715,700
$644,000 - $794,000
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Listed by:
Roberto Castillo 510-390-2831,
Roa California Inc
Bought with:
Ruth Melcho, DRE #02151801
Kw Bay Area Estates
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41087244
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,745
- Total interior livable area: 1,745 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Back Yard, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 465491221
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Toler Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $405/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $752,281
- Date on market: 2/26/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $706,000+1.6%$405/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Pending sale | $695,000$398/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Price change | $695,000-2.8%$398/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Price change | $715,000-2.1%$410/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $730,000+5%$418/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Listing removed | $3,900$2/sqft |
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| 11/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,900$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2020 | Sold | $695,000+3.8%$398/sqft |
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| 6/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $669,500+28.7%$384/sqft |
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| 3/4/2020 | Sold | $520,000+4.2%$298/sqft |
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| 2/1/2020 | Pending sale | $499,000$286/sqft |
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| 1/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,000$286/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $752,281 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,055 -4.9% | $737,533 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,624 +2.6% | $723,077 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,333 +4.3% | $708,900 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,870 +28.9% | $695,000 +40.6% |
| 2020 | $8,433 +7.2% | $494,190 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,865 +199% | $484,500 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,631 | $475,000 +300.2% |
| 2017 | $2,631 +7.1% | $118,685 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,457 +4.1% | $116,359 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,360 | $114,611 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,360 | $112,367 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $111,859 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,666 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $107,515 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,713 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $106,966 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,869 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $102,813 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,797 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $98,821 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $96,886 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,111 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $93,246 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,468 | $91,418 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Las Palmas
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Reach Academy ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Elmhurst United MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Castlemont HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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