Just a block from the 79-acre King Estates open space in Oakland’s charming Eastmont Hills neighborhood, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home beautifully blends vintage charm with comfortable modern living. The welcoming floor plan features gorgeous hardwood floors and plenty of functional space ready to be configured to your needs. The sunny living room boasts vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a fireplace, and opens to a private balcony. The kitchen is equipped with updated appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a greenhouse window. Fully owned solar with a backup battery lowers your power bills, while central heat and AC keep you comfortable year-round. The home’s layout includes two bedrooms and a spacious full bathroom upstairs, while the downstairs level offers two additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom, a laundry room, and convenient interior access to the garage. Step outside into an enchanting backyard oasis surrounded by mature vegetation. The private grounds feature vintage stonework, including a built-in bench and an outdoor fireplacea lovely setting for quiet mornings or joyful entertaining. Situated in Oakland's "Banana Belt" microclimate, the yard offers ample room for gardening where you can grow almost anything. With easy off-street parking and the open space just up the street, you’ll have effortless access to scenic hiking trails, dog walking paths, and the natural beauty that makes this neighborhood so special. For commuters, the location provides several options nearby, including express buses to San Francisco, Highways 580 and 13, and a Google shuttle. Warm, inviting, and surrounded by nature, this special Oakland retreat is a rare blend of comfort, charm, and everyday tranquility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
3,560 sq ftLot Size
$451Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie Bandy•DRE #01990425• Red Oak Realty
Oak Knoll Golf Links, located between the Oakland Hills and San Leandro Bay, is a residential and park-adjacent Oakland neighborhood with winding hillside streets and broad greenbelt views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Oakland Zoo entrance on Golf Links Road, where weekend traffic, trailhead energy, and the scent of eucalyptus set the tempo. Mid-century ranch homes and contemporary rebuilds share the slopes, with long driveways and terraced yards shaped by the terrain. Knowland Park’s ridgelines and the zoo’s campus give daily life a nature-forward backdrop. For local pillars, the Oakland Zoo, Chabot Space & Science Center, and the historic Dunsmuir Hellman Estate anchor nearby culture. Skyline Boulevard pullouts and canyon roads frame a quiet, outdoorsy rhythm.
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Market insights
2925 El Monte Ave · $719,000
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
107.9%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$719,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,260,000. (75% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Formal dining room
Breakfast bar
Updated kitchen
Has fireplace (brick)
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (street level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Free‑standing range
Refrigerator
Stone counters
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Garden
Front and back yards
Yard space
Security gate
Wood fencing
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1937
Parking
Attached 2‑car garage with interior access
2 covered spaces
Security
Security gate
Construction
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Combination foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Photovoltaic solar (seller owned)
Natural gas connected
Individual electric meter
Individual gas meter
Insulation (efficiency noted)
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41147065
Sep 25, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 3, 2026
Listed
$719,000
$451/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41112169
Dec 19, 2025
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40775406
May 19, 2017
Sold
$600,000
$376/sq ft
May 2, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2017
Listed
$589,950
$370/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,863 (+4.8%)
$213,078 + $497,183
$710,261
2024
$10,364 (−4.8%)
$208,900 + $487,435
$696,335
2023
$10,886 (+2.6%)
$204,805 + $477,880
$682,685
2022
$10,607 (+4.4%)
$196,853 + $459,324
$656,177
2021
$10,160 (+1.1%)
$196,853 + $459,324
$656,177
2020
$10,048 (+3.8%)
$192,994 + $450,319
$643,313
2019
$9,682 (+2.1%)
$191,016 + $445,704
$636,720
2018
$9,480 (+427.7%)
$187,272 + $436,968
$624,240
2017
$1,796 (+35.8%)
$25,139 + $31,688
$56,827
2016
$1,323 (−18.5%)
$25,139 + $31,688
$56,827
2015
$1,623 (+6.9%)
$24,646 + $31,067
$55,713
2014
$1,518 (−2.6%)
$23,801 + $30,001
$53,802
2013
$1,559 (+2.9%)
$23,801 + $30,001
$53,802
2012
$1,515 (−1.4%)
$23,693 + $29,865
$53,558
2011
$1,536 (+14.7%)
$23,229 + $29,280
$52,509
2010
$1,340 (−6.2%)
$22,773 + $28,706
$51,479
2009
$1,429 (+7.8%)
$22,603 + $28,491
$51,094
2008
$1,326
$22,657 + $28,559
$51,216
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1937
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,594
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,594
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
043A464500200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
RD
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
Jul 22, 2022 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Perform a like-for-like replacement of a main electrical service panel.
Electrical
Jul 22, 2022 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a battery energy storage system.
Battery
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.
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 84° 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 • 94605
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Oakland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2925 El Monte Ave
$776,938
$58K over list price of $719K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $560K to $839K.