Romantic Victorian Beauty! Welcome to the enchanting world of this dazzling piece of history. You will be greeted by ornately carved door knobs, soaring ceilings, natural light, and chandeliers. Take pleasure in the gorgeous architecture while enjoying the modern bathrooms and kitchens. Out the back door, you’ll behold a park-like backyard with fruit trees, lawns, and pathways evoking the Victorian era. The upper floor of this duplex has a lovely entryway, a grand light-filled living room, a traditional dining room with original tile and carved wood fireplace, a modern spacious kitchen, and two bedrooms including a primary suite with a full bath. The downstairs unit has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen - perfect for guests, entertaining, working out, artistic pursuits, and Zoom rooms. Live upstairs and explore your dreams downstairs… or rent the lower unit to help pay your mortgage*. Located in West Oakland just 4 blocks from BART (one stop lands you in San Francisco!). Convenient access to the popular Uptown, Jack London, and Lake Merritt neighborhoods. Close to the Bay Bridge, Highways 580, 980 and 880. *Buyer to investigate rental income.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
4,620 sq ftLot Size
$350Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sari Cooper•DRE #02002965• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Karina Bingham•DRE #02131607• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41030788
Jun 28, 2023
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41030511
Jul 28, 2023
Sold
$1,100,000
$395/sq ft
Jun 28, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2023
Listed
$899,000
$323/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40639890
Feb 25, 2014
Sold
$355,000
$127/sq ft
Dec 4, 2013
Pending
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Dec 3, 2013
Listed
$360,000
$129/sq ft
Welcome to 1119 Center St, this sunny 2 unit homes upper level, boasts high ceilings, period detail, a spacious built in hutch and fireplace in living room, original pocket doors between living room and dining for a more private setting, a large kitchen with access to pantry/ laundry room.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,830 (+3.8%)
$343,332 + $801,108
$1,144,440
2024
$16,219 (+102.1%)
$336,600 + $785,400
$1,122,000
2023
$8,026 (+4.0%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2022
$7,714 (+6.4%)
$123,020 + $287,047
$410,067
2021
$7,248 (+1.1%)
$123,020 + $287,047
$410,067
2020
$7,166 (+5.1%)
$120,609 + $281,421
$402,030
2019
$6,815 (+2.1%)
$119,372 + $278,536
$397,908
2018
$6,675 (+4.5%)
$117,032 + $273,076
$390,108
2017
$6,387 (+3.9%)
$112,489 + $262,475
$374,964
2016
$6,147 (+0.6%)
$112,489 + $262,475
$374,964
2015
$6,113 (+66.1%)
$110,283 + $257,329
$367,612
2014
$3,681 (+1.3%)
$59,072 + $118,238
$177,310
2013
$3,633 (+3.8%)
$59,072 + $118,238
$177,310
2012
$3,501 (−0.6%)
$58,805 + $117,705
$176,510
2011
$3,521 (+8.8%)
$57,652 + $115,397
$173,049
2010
$3,237 (−3.7%)
$56,522 + $113,135
$169,657
2009
$3,361 (+7.4%)
$56,100 + $112,290
$168,390
2008
$3,131
$56,234 + $112,557
$168,791
Tax history for 1119 Center
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,830 (+3.8%)
$343,332 + $801,108
$1,144,440
2024
$16,219 (+102.1%)
$336,600 + $785,400
$1,122,000
2023
$8,026 (+4.0%)
$330,000 + $770,000
$1,100,000
2022
$7,714 (+6.4%)
$123,020 + $287,047
$410,067
2021
$7,248 (+1.1%)
$123,020 + $287,047
$410,067
2020
$7,166 (+5.1%)
$120,609 + $281,421
$402,030
2019
$6,815 (+2.1%)
$119,372 + $278,536
$397,908
2018
$6,675 (+4.5%)
$117,032 + $273,076
$390,108
2017
$6,387 (+3.9%)
$112,489 + $262,475
$374,964
2016
$6,147 (+0.6%)
$112,489 + $262,475
$374,964
2015
$6,113 (+66.1%)
$110,283 + $257,329
$367,612
2014
$3,681 (+1.3%)
$59,072 + $118,238
$177,310
2013
$3,633 (+3.8%)
$59,072 + $118,238
$177,310
2012
$3,501 (−0.6%)
$58,805 + $117,705
$176,510
2011
$3,521 (+8.8%)
$57,652 + $115,397
$173,049
2010
$3,237 (−3.7%)
$56,522 + $113,135
$169,657
2009
$3,361 (+7.4%)
$56,100 + $112,290
$168,390
2008
$3,131
$56,234 + $112,557
$168,791
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,620 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,787
Year built
1895
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
004 008500700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RM-2
WEST OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Jun 18, 2025 • Final
Solarapp+ (for roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with solarapp+- contractor use)
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system with energy storage systems and a main panel upgrade.
Battery
Electrical
Electric meter
Solar
Mar 24, 2025 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace windows with retrofit vinyl windows at an existing duplex. No mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work is included. No changes will be made to the wall layout or header size.
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.