3044 Dakota sits on a freshly paved block in lower Dimond, centrally located with a Walk Score® of 88. This Spanish Mediterranean home, built in 1937 and painted in a rich clay tone, features a terracotta tile accent roof, and earthy green trim that celebrates nature and exudes warmth. A place for everything: an entry coat closet, a generous living room with a fireplace and picture front window, and a dining room anchored by a made-to-order solid brass fixture that melds into the updated kitchen. The kitchen was designed with Gretchen of Style Bath and Kitchen, and a French door leads out to the private, fenced, landscaped backyard. Original oak hardwood and softwood floors run throughout the split-level layout, which features an iron railing. Upstairs, matchstick hardwood lines the generous bedrooms and hallway. The bathroom features classic maroon and bubblegum-colored tile, and a huge storage closet is lined with knotty pine. Downstairs, a basement holds laundry, and the attached garage leaves room behind for an office or home gym. Lovingly cared for and improved over the last ten years, every detail is curated to fuse 1930s architecture with modern convenience. Gimme shelter, give me inspiration, give me heart, soul, and great flow.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$595Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Deidre Joyner•DRE #01451749• Red Oak Realty
Lower Dimond, located between Fruitvale Avenue and High Street, is a residential and commercial Oakland neighborhood with Craftsman-lined blocks and a creekside greenbelt feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue junction, where taquerias, corner markets, and low-key cafes keep the sidewalks in motion. Landmark Coffee anchors the daytime scene, while Dimond Slice and Ghost Town Brewing (Laurel) act as local pillars for pizza nights and pints. Housing leans toward early-20th-century bungalows and small apartment buildings, set on gentle slopes toward the Dimond Canyon corridor. Dimond Park and Sausal Creek add shaded trails and picnic lawns that shape daily routines. MacArthur Boulevard ties it all together with a steady, lived-in rhythm.
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Market insights
3044 Dakota St · $699,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
107.9%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,260,000. (80% 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
Dining area
Storage
Breakfast bar
Solid surface counters
Updated kitchen
Main entry at street level
One fireplace in the living room
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tile
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range / cooktop
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Breakfast bar
Updated kitchen
Solid surface counters
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Back yard
Front yard
Landscaped front and back
Deck
Fenced yard
Level lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1937
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
One covered parking space
Off-street parking
Interior access from garage
Construction
Stucco construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41147269
Sep 19, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2026
Listed
$699,000
$595/sq ft
Sep 4, 2026
Coming Soon
$699,000
$595/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40735439
May 10, 2016
Sold
$675,000
$574/sq ft
Apr 21, 2016
Pending
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Apr 8, 2016
Listed
$549,000
$467/sq ft
+16
Transport your senses to the Mediterranean in this 2+bd/1 ba jewel of a bungalow. Lovingly maintained. Gorgeous saturated color scheme and an excellent floor plan. Spacious living room with huge window lets in natural light. Newly refinished HWFs throughout, easy clean dual pane windows,
Public Records
Oct 20, 1993
Sold
$169,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1983
Sold
$89,000
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,222 (+3.8%)
$244,506 + $582,121
$826,627
2024
$11,774 (−5.0%)
$239,713 + $570,709
$810,422
2023
$12,390 (+2.5%)
$235,013 + $559,519
$794,532
2022
$12,088 (+4.1%)
$225,888 + $537,795
$763,683
2021
$11,608 (+1.1%)
$225,888 + $537,795
$763,683
2020
$11,481 (+3.6%)
$221,460 + $527,251
$748,711
2019
$11,082 (+2.1%)
$219,190 + $521,847
$741,037
2018
$10,850 (+4.2%)
$214,893 + $511,617
$726,510
2017
$10,410 (+150.0%)
$206,550 + $481,950
$688,500
2016
$4,163 (+0.6%)
$206,550 + $481,950
$688,500
2015
$4,137 (+0.6%)
$72,792 + $169,849
$242,641
2014
$4,113 (+0.7%)
$70,295 + $164,021
$234,316
2013
$4,083 (−0.1%)
$70,295 + $164,021
$234,316
2012
$4,089 (+0.5%)
$69,977 + $163,281
$233,258
2011
$4,068 (+6.3%)
$68,605 + $160,080
$228,685
2010
$3,826 (+1.0%)
$67,260 + $156,941
$224,201
2009
$3,788 (+0.8%)
$66,758 + $155,769
$222,527
2008
$3,758
$66,916 + $156,139
$223,055
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1937
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,175
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,175
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
028 093700900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
RM-3
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
Jul 18, 2019 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Replace the clay sewer lateral from the front of the building to the city main in the street.
Plumbing
Jun 30, 2017 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Perform electrical work and construct a new low deck at the rear of the property. Complete a non-structural kitchen remodel including a window replacement and a new door installation.
Electrical
Remodel
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 • 94602
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Oakland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3044 Dakota St
$922,831
$224K over list price of $699K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $650K to $1.0M.