1012 Chester St is a 3,121 square foot multi-family home on a 6,250 square foot lot with 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 26, 2018 for $668,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $820,978.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1883Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$820,978
$153K since sold in February 2018
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.8% higher than the average sale price ($815K) of 6 comparable homes.
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 #40800317
Nov 22, 2017
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Feb 5, 1993
Sold
$78,000
$25/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.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 19
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: J ZIEGENBEIN
Living Sq. Ft: 3,121
Building Sq. Ft: 3,121
# of Units: 6
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 21
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,250
Legal Lot Number: 21
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1435
County Use Description: MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
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
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Prescott Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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West Oakland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
McClymonds High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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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