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About this home
New Listing! Elegant Oakmore Tudor where timeless character meets refined, effortless living. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the front garden and fill the living room with an abundance of natural light. A magnificent fireplace anchors the room, creating an inviting focal point. The easy connection to the dining room and kitchen makes entertaining a breeze. The beautifully renovated kitchen takes center stage, distinguished by a large center island that invites lingering conversations and casual meals. The kitchen opens to a charming deck, an ideal spot for morning coffee. Three bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged on one level, with each room offering its own unique character. Two bedrooms share a beautifully appointed hall bathroom, while the serene primary suite offers a luxurious bath with an oversized shower and double-sink vanity. On the lower level, the inviting family room opens to an enchanting backyard. The location is equally exceptional, just minutes to shops, restaurants and Dimond Park. Open Sunday 2-4:30.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$516Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Regina Jacobs•DRE #01435429• The GRUBB Company
•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41147984
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Redfin agents who toured
The original and vintage details of this home have been meticulously maintained. The main level has 3 bedrooms that share an original bath. The lower level has been finished to include lots of bonus space and a partial kitchen with room for a bath....
This area leads to the sweet garden and down to the street below that is a short distance to Sausal Creek and the park.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Oakmore, located between Dimond and Montclair, is a residential and hillside Oakland neighborhood with winding streets and Mediterranean Revival homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Oakmore Road and Park Boulevard junction, where a small commercial strip meets terraced slopes and mature trees. Architectural details lean toward 1920s–1940s storybook cottages, stucco facades, and tucked-away stairways. Joaquin Miller Park and the Redwood Regional Park trail network frame daily routines with long, shaded walks. Dimond Park and Sausal Creek add a cooler, creekside counterpoint to the ridgelines. For local pillars, nearby Grand Lake Theatre, The New Parkway, and Mountain View Cemetery anchor culture and ritual beyond the hills.
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Offer insights
3956 Oakmore Rd · $1,049,000
$1.19M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.19M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Family room
Solid surface counters
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom suite on main entry level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Solid surface counters
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Free-standing range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front yard
Back yard
Deck
Patio
Fenced yard
Lot is level to sloped down
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1927
Parking
Detached garage (1 covered/1 garage space)
Construction
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Built in 1927
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41147984
Sep 11, 2026
Listed
$1,049,000
$516/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40864844
Jun 7, 2019
Sold
$1,450,000
$714/sq ft
Jun 7, 2019
Sold
$1,450,000
$714/sq ft
May 16, 2019
Pending
—
May 9, 2019
Listed
$998,000
$491/sq ft
May 9, 2019
Listed
$998,000
$491/sq ft
This elegant 1927 Tudor style home is located on a quiet block in the coveted Oakmore Highlands District and offers three light-filled bedrooms and one full bathroom. The enchanting architectural details of this home harkens to an era of unique craftsmanship and style. With an inviting entry hall and living room the home is elegant with French windows and unique cast molded wood-burning fireplace. The spacious formal dining room looks out at mature camellias, and the stylish vintage kitchen with eat-in area leads to the oversized deck with outlooks to the finely manicured garden below. The lower level offers its own separate entrance from the inviting rear garden with family/entertainment room complete with built-in cabinetry and sink. With building plans and plumbing in place, a full 2nd bathroom could be easily added. In addition there is a laundry room, ample storage and a detached garage. Near parks, shopping & restaurants, casual carpool and the Express Bus to SF.
Public Records
Mar 28, 1991
Sold
$257,000
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1987
Sold
$195,500
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 1985
Sold
$145,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,501 (+4.1%)
$494,947 + $1,162,685
$1,657,632
2024
$21,609 (−5.7%)
$485,242 + $1,139,887
$1,625,129
2023
$22,905 (+2.1%)
$475,729 + $1,117,539
$1,593,268
2022
$22,429 (+3.3%)
$457,258 + $1,074,151
$1,531,409
2021
$21,719 (−0.5%)
$457,258 + $1,074,151
$1,531,409
2020
$21,820 (+230.9%)
$448,293 + $1,053,090
$1,501,383
2019
$6,594 (+2.2%)
$443,700 + $1,042,300
$1,486,000
2018
$6,453 (+4.3%)
$124,662 + $290,878
$415,540
2017
$6,185 (+2.0%)
$119,821 + $279,584
$399,405
2016
$6,063 (−1.4%)
$119,821 + $279,584
$399,405
2015
$6,149 (−0.7%)
$117,472 + $274,102
$391,574
2014
$6,190 (−0.5%)
$113,442 + $264,699
$378,141
2013
$6,219 (+4.1%)
$113,442 + $264,699
$378,141
2012
$5,974 (+0.8%)
$112,930 + $263,504
$376,434
2011
$5,925 (+4.2%)
$110,716 + $258,338
$369,054
2010
$5,688 (−1.8%)
$108,546 + $253,274
$361,820
2009
$5,794 (+7.6%)
$107,734 + $251,381
$359,115
2008
$5,385
$107,990 + $251,978
$359,968
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1927
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,943
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,943
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
029A132201300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
RD
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
May 2, 2022 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a Tesla wall connector electric vehicle charger on a dedicated circuit from the main service panel in a single-family home. Install surface mounted conduit and update circuit breakers.
Electrical
Ev charger
Nov 6, 2019 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace the existing forced air unit, air conditioning unit, and ducting for a single-family home.
HVAC
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
6 days above 84° expected this year, 13 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 23% for direct sun exposure in Oakland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 3956 Oakmore Rd
$1,627,263
$578K over list price of $1.05M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $2.0M.