Talk about a diamond in the rough!!! Looking for a great investment opportunity? Check this out, 3 bedroom one bath units (duplex) approximately 1100 sf units, Spacious sized yard good for families, Good potential to attract tenants, Great location close to BART. Close to freeway access, Close to downtown Oakland. Easy to show Bring your investors!!!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1883Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Robert Montanez•DRE #01796018• Century 21 Marquis
Bought with Anne Feste•DRE #01265201• The GRUBB Company
This was originally a single family home, that has had the lower level built out. The ceiling of the lower level is 7'. This is a fixer and needs everything, including foundation work. It sits on a large lot on a quiet street. Good potential.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40804815
Feb 26, 2018
Sold
$668,000
$280/sq ft
Feb 9, 2018
Pending
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Feb 3, 2018
Price Changed
$665,000
$279/sq ft
Feb 3, 2018
Relisted
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Dec 22, 2017
Pending
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Nov 30, 2017
Listed
$720,000
$302/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40800317
Nov 22, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 11, 2017
Listed
*
Public Records
Feb 5, 1993
Sold
$78,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,371 (+3.3%)
$232,576 + $987,091
$1,219,667
2024
$15,850 (+9.8%)
$228,017 + $851,039
$1,079,056
2023
$14,429 (+4.9%)
$223,546 + $840,607
$1,064,153
2022
$13,760 (+20.3%)
$214,866 + $629,156
$844,022
2021
$11,440 (+1.1%)
$214,866 + $629,156
$844,022
2020
$11,312 (+4.1%)
$210,654 + $491,527
$702,181
2019
$10,864 (+257.9%)
$208,496 + $486,491
$694,987
2018
$3,035 (+6.0%)
$204,408 + $476,952
$681,360
2017
$2,863 (+6.7%)
$34,953 + $81,557
$116,510
2016
$2,683 (+0.9%)
$34,953 + $81,557
$116,510
2015
$2,660 (+1.6%)
$34,268 + $79,958
$114,226
2014
$2,617 (+1.8%)
$33,092 + $77,215
$110,307
2013
$2,572 (−2.8%)
$33,092 + $77,215
$110,307
2012
$2,645 (+5.0%)
$32,942 + $76,866
$109,808
2011
$2,518 (+7.2%)
$32,297 + $75,360
$107,657
2010
$2,349 (−0.6%)
$31,663 + $73,882
$105,545
2009
$2,363 (+7.4%)
$31,427 + $73,330
$104,757
2008
$2,201
$31,502 + $73,505
$105,007
Tax history for 1012 Chester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,371 (+3.3%)
$232,576 + $987,091
$1,219,667
2024
$15,850 (+9.8%)
$228,017 + $851,039
$1,079,056
2023
$14,429 (+4.9%)
$223,546 + $840,607
$1,064,153
2022
$13,760 (+20.3%)
$214,866 + $629,156
$844,022
2021
$11,440 (+1.1%)
$214,866 + $629,156
$844,022
2020
$11,312 (+4.1%)
$210,654 + $491,527
$702,181
2019
$10,864 (+257.9%)
$208,496 + $486,491
$694,987
2018
$3,035 (+6.0%)
$204,408 + $476,952
$681,360
2017
$2,863 (+6.7%)
$34,953 + $81,557
$116,510
2016
$2,683 (+0.9%)
$34,953 + $81,557
$116,510
2015
$2,660 (+1.6%)
$34,268 + $79,958
$114,226
2014
$2,617 (+1.8%)
$33,092 + $77,215
$110,307
2013
$2,572 (−2.8%)
$33,092 + $77,215
$110,307
2012
$2,645 (+5.0%)
$32,942 + $76,866
$109,808
2011
$2,518 (+7.2%)
$32,297 + $75,360
$107,657
2010
$2,349 (−0.6%)
$31,663 + $73,882
$105,545
2009
$2,363 (+7.4%)
$31,427 + $73,330
$104,757
2008
$2,201
$31,502 + $73,505
$105,007
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
7
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1883
Sq. Ft.
3,121
Year built
1883
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
004 008501600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RM-2
WEST OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
S-14
Mixed Housing Type Residential - 2 Zone
The intent of the RM-2 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by a mix of single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
Zone overlays
Housing Sites Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
May 8, 2024 • Final
Dot - excavation (x)
Trench for a gas conduit installation on the street. Comply with all city public works standards and excavation rules.
Gas
Grading
Oct 12, 2023 • Final
Residential building - alteration
Perform a historic restoration of an existing residential building to increase the total number of units from two to three. Work includes structural alterations to the first floor layout, removal of a bedroom, and creating an open floor plan between the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Additional work includes reframing a dry-rotted porch and bay window, reinforcing the attic floor and roof framing, and relocating electrical meters.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Dining Room: Yes
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 # of Parking Spaces: 1
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,387
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 2387
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: DUPLEX
Year Built: 1883
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6250
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: No Water/Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,121
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: 1883
County: Alameda County
APN: 004 008501600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Prescott Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
West Oakland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
McClymonds High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakland, CA • 94607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.