Enjoy the luxury of abundant space with this one-of-a-kind property – a sprawling, extraordinary urban oasis in the Prescott neighborhood of Oakland. Privately situated on 10,000 sq. ft. with plenty of live/work potential, this expansive and versatile estate features a modern industrial design with stained concrete floors, an open, eat-in kitchen, multiple living/bonus spaces , 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. 18’ ceilings and walls of windows look out over the incredible garden, rich with CA natives, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Lovingly nurtured, it has become a safe home for generations of birds and a stunning variety of butterflies and bees. The surrounding 8’ wall and drive-through gate ensures plenty of secured parking, in addition to an exterior extended gravel driveway. A mile from the waterfront and vibrant Jack London Square, minutes to BART, Amtrak, SF Ferry, 880/980 – this estate offers incredible space and sanctuary without losing an easy connection with the best of the Bay.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Paul Wong•DRE #01977499• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Evelyn S. Courtland•DRE #01243255• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Shannon Hooshmand•DRE #02059622• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40926879
Jan 11, 2021
Sold
$1,600,000
$411/sq ft
Nov 20, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 2, 2020
Listed
$1,250,000
$321/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29024592
Feb 10, 2000
Sold
$320,000
$82/sq ft
Dec 1, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 1999
Listed
$345,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,530 (+4.3%)
$402,000 + $938,000
$1,340,000
2024
$20,645 (−5.5%)
$454,616 + $1,070,971
$1,525,587
2023
$21,851 (+2.1%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2022
$21,393 (+178.0%)
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
2021
$7,694
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
Tax history for 1520 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,530 (+4.3%)
$402,000 + $938,000
$1,340,000
2024
$20,645 (−5.5%)
$454,616 + $1,070,971
$1,525,587
2023
$21,851 (+2.1%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2022
$21,393 (+178.0%)
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
2021
$7,694
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
3,891
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
004 010303900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RM-3
WEST OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
S-13
Mixed Housing Type Residential - 3 Zone
The intent of the RM-3 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by a mix of single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, small multi-unit buildings at somewhat higher densities than in RM-2, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Police station
Feb 12, 2026 • Active
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Remove and replace a gas water heater in the hall closet with a new unit in the same location.
Plumbing
Water heater
Sep 5, 2023 • Final
R) - reroof certificate (building)
Remove existing roofing material and apply new layers of modified bitumen. A separate permit is required for any structural changes or street obstructions.
Roofing
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
Garage Spaces: 4
Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.