Opportunity knocks in Dimond District. This true fixer offers a chance to reimagine a home in one of Oakland’s most convenient and sought-after neighborhoods. The property is in poor condition and will require extensive repairs, making it ideal for contractors, investors, or buyers looking for a full renovation project with strong upside potential. The lot provides flexibility for redesign or expansion, and the location delivers everyday convenience with close proximity to Laurel District shops, cafés, parks, schools, and major commuter routes. Whether you’re planning a modern rebuild or a thoughtful restoration, this property offers a blank canvas ready for your vision.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
4,080 sq ftLot Size
$366Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jun Li•DRE #01749045• Alliance Bay 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
3420 Laguna Ave · $499,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$499,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,269,834. (154% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Built-in storage
Full basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with shower-over-tub and window
Kitchen
Free-standing range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Wood-burning fireplace
Exterior features
Back yard
Partial fencing
Home design
Single-family residence
Built in 1916
Construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41144865
Aug 24, 2026
Pending
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Aug 13, 2026
Listed
$499,000
$366/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40360470
Sep 16, 2008
Sold
$255,000
$187/sq ft
Aug 9, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 2008
Listed
$225,000
$165/sq ft
Spacious Dimond fixer. Priced to sell quick. Great location.
Public Records
Dec 5, 2003
Sold
$384,000
$282/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 1988
Sold
$124,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,061 (+4.2%)
$98,506 + $229,849
$328,355
2024
$5,817 (−3.6%)
$98,506 + $229,849
$328,355
2023
$6,032 (+3.4%)
$96,575 + $225,343
$321,918
2022
$5,832 (+6.3%)
$92,826 + $216,595
$309,421
2021
$5,488 (+1.1%)
$92,826 + $216,595
$309,421
2020
$5,426 (+5.0%)
$91,006 + $212,348
$303,354
2019
$5,167 (+2.1%)
$90,074 + $210,173
$300,247
2018
$5,060 (+4.4%)
$88,308 + $206,053
$294,361
2017
$4,846 (+4.6%)
$84,879 + $198,052
$282,931
2016
$4,632 (+0.6%)
$84,879 + $198,052
$282,931
2015
$4,604 (+0.2%)
$83,215 + $194,170
$277,385
2014
$4,595 (+0.7%)
$80,361 + $187,510
$267,871
2013
$4,564 (+4.0%)
$80,361 + $187,510
$267,871
2012
$4,387 (+0.6%)
$79,999 + $186,664
$266,663
2011
$4,362 (+5.4%)
$78,430 + $183,005
$261,435
2010
$4,139 (−2.4%)
$76,893 + $179,417
$256,310
2009
$4,239 (−31.1%)
$76,318 + $178,076
$254,394
2008
$6,150
$76,500 + $178,500
$255,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1916
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,364
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,364
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
028 091402000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RM-2
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
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new pressure regulator valve.
Gas
Plumbing
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Residential building - alteration
Remove an addition to an accessory building. Infill the door opening and restore the exterior to match the existing structure.
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
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3420 Laguna Ave
$511,924
$13K over list price of $499K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $455K to $1.2M.