For city dwellers who love diversity vibrant West Oakland's Prescott neighborhood awaits. In a world of grey, there is color. This painted lady says "Hello beautiful" inviting you in-from her tiled wrap around porch to her classic Victorian 11-foot ceilings, 110-year-old stained glass windows, sunshine streaming into her 8-foot windows, beautiful wood floors, remodeled bathroom w/claw foot tub and updated kitchen with a sweet breakfast nook she says "yes, you have arrived darling." Splashes of color & joy greet you every step of the way all the way down to her secret garden. In the midst of the city scape an enchanted garden awaits lush green grass, lilac, jasmin, planter boxes for the urban farmers & farm to table meals. Bistro lights rest on the fences & trellises that surround the gated garden for enchanted evenings of entertaining or star gazing. In the garden a separate studio with half bath welcomes guests, creative projects or rejuvenating. Architectural plans for an ADU basement conversion await your contemplation of expansion. In the heart of vibrant West Oakland an oasis, your oasis? A place to remember who you are and dream of who you want to become your own sanctuary. The Painted Lady awaits...
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
4,440 sq ftLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Soraya Ali•DRE #01357221• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Katsuma Rokutanzono•DRE #02251555• BHHS Drysdale Properties
The home has hardwood floors and an updated kitchen and bathroom.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terry Kreuz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1905 Chestnut St
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41095914
Jun 25, 2025
Sold
$850,000
$519/sq ft
May 28, 2025
Pending
—
May 2, 2025
Listed
$795,000
$485/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40957970
Aug 11, 2021
Sold
$1,008,000
$615/sq ft
Jul 20, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2021
Listed
$729,000
$445/sq ft
+35
Storybook home dotted with colorful splashes of fun. Beautiful formal spaces, coved ceilings with fabulous medallions and whimsical chandeliers grace every room. The color palette mimics the exploding hollyhocks and poppies in the garden and and the 110-year-old stained glass windows. A classic Victorian with 11- ft ceilings, original details, glowing refinished wood floors. Light streams in through eight-foot windows. If only the walls could speak! Check out the wraparound porch. In the morning tiptoe into your large kitchen with breakfast nook and playful finishes. An oasis yard, invite friends to a garden party, let the games begin. Cook from your edible garden, nibble sweet strawberries for dessert. Tackle DIY projects in the unfinished basement, laundry area and oodles of maker space. Quiet street, one block from Defermery park; community center, tennis courts, swimming pool, playground, skate park, library, close to BART, shops & restaurants check this https://vimeo.com/566392852
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40610636
May 30, 2013
Sold
$422,000
$257/sq ft
Apr 29, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2013
Listed
$417,000
$254/sq ft
+10
GORGEOUS VICTORIAN!! Refinished Hardwood floors! Ceramic tile. New Kitchen & Bath! 7 rooms! Big space. Antiquity still intact! Sewer Lateral done by COE. New Stainless Appliances. Original stain glass. Alarm monitoring assumed by buyer.
Public Records
Aug 9, 1995
Sold
$53,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,329 (+3.9%)
$175,212 + $408,828
$584,040
2024
$8,977 (−4.6%)
$175,212 + $408,828
$584,040
2023
$9,405 (+2.8%)
$171,777 + $400,814
$572,591
2022
$9,150 (+15.6%)
$165,108 + $385,252
$550,360
2021
$7,917 (+1.1%)
$165,108 + $385,252
$550,360
2020
$7,829 (+4.2%)
$144,022 + $336,052
$480,074
2019
$7,514 (+2.1%)
$142,546 + $332,608
$475,154
2018
$7,358 (+4.1%)
$139,752 + $326,089
$465,841
2017
$7,068 (+3.7%)
$134,326 + $313,428
$447,754
2016
$6,815 (+0.5%)
$134,326 + $313,428
$447,754
2015
$6,778 (−0.9%)
$131,693 + $307,283
$438,976
2014
$6,839 (+269.0%)
$127,174 + $296,741
$423,915
2013
$1,854 (+3.2%)
$127,174 + $296,741
$423,915
2012
$1,796 (−1.0%)
$21,449 + $50,049
$71,498
2011
$1,813 (+12.3%)
$21,029 + $49,067
$70,096
2010
$1,615 (−5.3%)
$20,616 + $48,105
$68,721
2009
$1,705 (+7.9%)
$20,462 + $47,746
$68,208
2008
$1,580
$20,511 + $47,859
$68,370
Tax history for 1905 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,329 (+3.9%)
$175,212 + $408,828
$584,040
2024
$8,977 (−4.6%)
$175,212 + $408,828
$584,040
2023
$9,405 (+2.8%)
$171,777 + $400,814
$572,591
2022
$9,150 (+15.6%)
$165,108 + $385,252
$550,360
2021
$7,917 (+1.1%)
$165,108 + $385,252
$550,360
2020
$7,829 (+4.2%)
$144,022 + $336,052
$480,074
2019
$7,514 (+2.1%)
$142,546 + $332,608
$475,154
2018
$7,358 (+4.1%)
$139,752 + $326,089
$465,841
2017
$7,068 (+3.7%)
$134,326 + $313,428
$447,754
2016
$6,815 (+0.5%)
$134,326 + $313,428
$447,754
2015
$6,778 (−0.9%)
$131,693 + $307,283
$438,976
2014
$6,839 (+269.0%)
$127,174 + $296,741
$423,915
2013
$1,854 (+3.2%)
$127,174 + $296,741
$423,915
2012
$1,796 (−1.0%)
$21,449 + $50,049
$71,498
2011
$1,813 (+12.3%)
$21,029 + $49,067
$70,096
2010
$1,615 (−5.3%)
$20,616 + $48,105
$68,721
2009
$1,705 (+7.9%)
$20,462 + $47,746
$68,208
2008
$1,580
$20,511 + $47,859
$68,370
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,440 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1898
Sq. Ft.
1,266
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
005 040601500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RM-2
WEST OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
S-14
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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Sep 29, 2021 • Final
R) - reroof certificate (building)
Tear off the existing roof down to the substrate and install new plywood as needed. Install felt, vents, gutters, downspouts, and CertainTeed composition shingles on a residential building. A separate permit is included for curbside parking and sidewalk obstruction.
Issue a provisional sidewalk compliance certificate. The property owner must apply for sidewalk inspection, repair, and certification within the specified timeframe to comply with municipal code.
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Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.