1838 Chestnut St is a 1,837 square foot house on a 6,470 square foot lot with 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 28, 2009 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $634,443.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
6,470 sq ftLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$634,443
$469K since sold in October 2009$6,000 since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 38.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40431260
Sep 30, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jul 14, 2006
Sold
$550,000
$299/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40167868
Jun 6, 2006
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,123 (+5.3%)
$65,168 + $152,060
$217,228
2024
$5,817 (−1.3%)
$63,891 + $149,079
$212,970
2023
$5,891 (+6.8%)
$62,638 + $146,157
$208,795
2022
$5,518 (+11.6%)
$60,206 + $140,482
$200,688
2021
$4,942 (+1.3%)
$60,206 + $140,482
$200,688
2020
$4,878 (+8.9%)
$59,026 + $137,729
$196,755
2019
$4,480 (+2.2%)
$58,421 + $136,317
$194,738
2018
$4,384 (+6.3%)
$57,276 + $133,645
$190,921
2017
$4,124 (+5.1%)
$55,052 + $128,456
$183,508
2016
$3,923 (+0.8%)
$55,052 + $128,456
$183,508
2015
$3,893 (−2.0%)
$53,973 + $125,938
$179,911
2014
$3,971 (+1.9%)
$52,122 + $121,619
$173,741
2013
$3,896 (+3.8%)
$52,122 + $121,619
$173,741
2012
$3,755 (−1.3%)
$51,887 + $121,070
$172,957
2011
$3,804 (+12.2%)
$50,870 + $118,697
$169,567
2010
$3,389 (−63.6%)
$49,872 + $116,369
$166,241
2009
$9,304 (−0.2%)
$49,500 + $115,500
$165,000
2008
$9,319
$171,666 + $400,554
$572,220
Tax history for 1838 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,123 (+5.3%)
$65,168 + $152,060
$217,228
2024
$5,817 (−1.3%)
$63,891 + $149,079
$212,970
2023
$5,891 (+6.8%)
$62,638 + $146,157
$208,795
2022
$5,518 (+11.6%)
$60,206 + $140,482
$200,688
2021
$4,942 (+1.3%)
$60,206 + $140,482
$200,688
2020
$4,878 (+8.9%)
$59,026 + $137,729
$196,755
2019
$4,480 (+2.2%)
$58,421 + $136,317
$194,738
2018
$4,384 (+6.3%)
$57,276 + $133,645
$190,921
2017
$4,124 (+5.1%)
$55,052 + $128,456
$183,508
2016
$3,923 (+0.8%)
$55,052 + $128,456
$183,508
2015
$3,893 (−2.0%)
$53,973 + $125,938
$179,911
2014
$3,971 (+1.9%)
$52,122 + $121,619
$173,741
2013
$3,896 (+3.8%)
$52,122 + $121,619
$173,741
2012
$3,755 (−1.3%)
$51,887 + $121,070
$172,957
2011
$3,804 (+12.2%)
$50,870 + $118,697
$169,567
2010
$3,389 (−63.6%)
$49,872 + $116,369
$166,241
2009
$9,304 (−0.2%)
$49,500 + $115,500
$165,000
2008
$9,319
$171,666 + $400,554
$572,220
*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-13
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
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Reset the electrical meter and perform repairs as needed.
Electrical
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: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ALFRED BARSTOW
Living Sq. Ft: 1,837
Building Sq. Ft: 1,837
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,470
Legal Lot Number: 2,3
Legal Block Number: 612
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1485
County Use Description: TWO, THREE OR FOUR SINGLE FAMI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,837
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,470 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1913
County: Alameda County
APN: 005 040702900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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West Oakland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
McClymonds High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Estimated sale price
$603,000 – $730,000
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