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About this home
Stylish, inviting, and ready to welcome you home! This charming 3-bedroom Oakland bungalow beautifully blends classic character with fresh contemporary touches. Step inside to a bright and welcoming interior featuring elegant two-tone paint, abundant natural light, dual-pane windows, and a cozy fireplace that creates the perfect focal point for the living room. A dedicated dining area offers a comfortable space to gather, while thoughtful finishes throughout give the home a polished, stylish feel. Outside, fresh exterior paint and an inviting front porch add instant curb appeal, while the low-maintenance front and backyard make everyday living easy. The long driveway provides valuable off-street parking for multiple vehicles—an added convenience in the city. Beyond the style, buyers will appreciate the practical improvements already in place, including central heating, a newer roof, and sewer lateral compliance—helping take some of the worry out of homeownership. Conveniently situated in East Oakland, the home offers easy access to neighborhood markets, restaurants, parks, public transportation, BART, and major commuter routes, making it easy to connect to Downtown Oakland, San Leandro, and destinations throughout the Bay Area. Nearby recreational and community amenities add even more to the location. Whether you're looking for your first home, downsizing, or simply want a place that combines character, modern touches, and everyday convenience, 1687 70th Ave is a wonderful opportunity to put down roots in Oakland. Come see what makes this home special!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
2,546 sq ftLot Size
$507Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Raquel Ramirez•DRE #01919490• CENTURY 21 Masters
Listed by Kerry Wooldridge•DRE #02079572• CENTURY 21 Masters
Hegenberger, located between Oakland International Airport and the Coliseum complex, is a commercial and industrial Oakland neighborhood with wide arterials and airport-adjacent hotels. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Hegenberger Road and Pardee Drive junction, where parking lots, shuttle vans, and late-hour lobbies set a utilitarian tempo. Low-slung warehouses and logistics yards line the corridors, with occasional office parks and travel services. The Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum bring event-day surges and big-sky views across the flats. Along the edge, Arrowhead Marsh and the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline add salt-marsh trails and bay breezes to an otherwise infrastructure-forward landscape.
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Offer insights
1687 70th Ave · $475,000
$503K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $503K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Stone countertops
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas range / cooktop
Free-standing range / oven
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in kitchen area
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
No air conditioning
Exterior features
Front yard
Back yard
Low-maintenance landscaping
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1923
Parking
No garage
On-street parking
Construction
Wood siding and frame construction
Shingle roof
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Internet available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41144377
Aug 8, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$507/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40855714
Apr 26, 2019
Sold
$434,000
$464/sq ft
Apr 26, 2019
Sold
$434,000
$464/sq ft
Mar 28, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 6, 2019
Listed
$409,000
$437/sq ft
Mar 6, 2019
Listed
$409,000
$437/sq ft
+24
Come and see this cute, sunny, and fully updated 3 bed 1 bath single family home in an up and coming neighborhood of Oakland which is an ideal turnkey property for an investor or first time home buyer. Steps away from the Foothill commercial redevelopment. This charming home is comfortable for everyday living with 3 spacious bedrooms, updated kitchen, new windows, fresh paint, new front fence and gate for the driveway, and low maintenance and secured front and backyard. Ideally located close to the Oakland zoo, transportation, and all that Oakland has to offer.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40651879
Jul 15, 2014
Sold
$135,000
$144/sq ft
Jun 5, 2014
Pending
—
May 30, 2014
Relisted
—
Apr 18, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 3, 2014
Listed
$129,500
$138/sq ft
Probate sale. Formal living & dining room, kitchen w/laundry room. Home needs work but has great potential. Hardwood floors throughout. Property is being sold "AS IS", no reports. Property will probably require a cash offer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,141 (+4.0%)
$145,238 + $338,888
$484,126
2024
$7,830 (−4.3%)
$145,238 + $338,888
$484,126
2023
$8,183 (+2.9%)
$142,390 + $332,244
$474,634
2022
$7,950 (+5.1%)
$136,862 + $319,345
$456,207
2021
$7,562 (+1.1%)
$136,862 + $319,345
$456,207
2020
$7,479 (+132.0%)
$134,178 + $313,084
$447,262
2019
$3,224 (+2.0%)
$132,804 + $309,876
$442,680
2018
$3,161 (+5.0%)
$43,633 + $101,812
$145,445
2017
$3,010 (+6.3%)
$41,939 + $97,859
$139,798
2016
$2,831 (+0.6%)
$41,939 + $97,859
$139,798
2015
$2,813 (+15.4%)
$41,117 + $95,941
$137,058
2014
$2,438 (+37.4%)
$35,349 + $82,482
$117,831
2013
$1,774 (+41.3%)
$35,349 + $82,482
$117,831
2012
$1,255 (+12.1%)
$12,941 + $14,733
$27,674
2011
$1,120 (+20.8%)
$12,688 + $14,444
$27,132
2010
$927 (−8.6%)
$12,439 + $14,161
$26,600
2009
$1,015 (+8.4%)
$12,346 + $14,055
$26,401
2008
$936
$12,375 + $14,089
$26,464
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,546 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1923
Finished Sq. Ft.
936
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
039 331501200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RD
INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD TOD PLAN
S-13
Detached Unit Residential Regulations Zone
The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the RD Detached Unit Residential Zone Regulations. The intent of the Detached Unit Residential RD Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas primarily characterized by a mix of single-unit structures, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Dec 2, 2024 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace the bathtub drain line, waste, and overflow system.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Sep 13, 2023 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace a furnace in the attic of a residential building.
HVAC
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.
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakland, CA • 94621
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Oakland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1687 70th Ave
$488,984
$14K over list price of $475K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $360K to $525K.