Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac backing directly to Brookdale Park, 4001 Nevil Street offers the rare combination of thoughtful updates, comfortable living, and an exceptional neighborhood setting. Beautifully renovated throughout, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been carefully reimagined to balance timeless design with everyday functionality, creating a home that is as inviting as it is move-in ready. Offering approximately 1,619 square feet, the home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with bright, welcoming living spaces anchored by hardwood floors and an easy flow between the living room, dining area, and beautifully renovated kitchen. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the kitchen combines quality finishes, generous storage, and a layout that naturally serves as the heart of the home. The spacious primary suite provides a private retreat, complete with soft carpeting and a beautifully updated ensuite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a second renovated bathroom offer flexibility for family, guests, or a dedicated home office. Outside, the thoughtfully designed backyard extends the home's living space with terraced landscaping, a spacious paved patio, and multiple areas for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply relaxing. An attached garage with interior access adds everyday convenience, while the home's extensive updates allow its next owner to move in and immediately begin enjoying everything it has to offer. Ideally situated in Jefferson, just moments from the Laurel District, the home enjoys easy access to neighborhood favorites including Vientian Café and Donut Savant, along with the restaurants, cafés, and local shops that have made the Laurel one of Oakland's most beloved commercial districts. With nearby parks, commuter routes, and everyday amenities all within easy reach, the location offers an ideal balance of neighborhood tranquility and urban convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
4,066 sq ftLot Size
$494Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shalene Rose•DRE #01505455• Corcoran Icon Properties
Listed by Michael Braillard•DRE #01369899• Corcoran Icon Properties
Jefferson, located between Lake Merritt and Fruitvale, is a residential and commercial Oakland neighborhood with a grid of classic Victorians and a steady pulse of corner markets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along International Boulevard near 14th Avenue, where taquerias, panaderías, barbershops, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Architectural details range from late-19th-century wood-frame homes to modest apartment buildings and light-industrial blocks. Clinton Park and nearby Lake Merritt paths add green breaks between busy corridors. Community pillars include the historic Parkway Theater, the Oakland Museum of California, and the Fox Theater for nights out beyond the immediate blocks. Transit lines and bike routes thread through, linking daily errands with downtown and the lakefront.
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Market insights
4001 Nevil St · $799,000
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$799,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,269,834. (59% 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
Dining
Interior features
Utility room
Breakfast bar
Updated kitchen
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom retreat
3 bedrooms (upper level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range / cooktop
Refrigerator
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility room
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Back yard
Garden / play area
Terraced landscaping
Yard space
Patio
Fenced yard
Landscaped lot
Sloped up terrain
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1932
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces (covered)
Construction
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41144463
Aug 27, 2026
Pending
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Aug 10, 2026
Listed
$799,000
$494/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40600215
Aug 21, 2013
Sold
$224,500
$139/sq ft
Jun 27, 2013
Pending
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Jan 28, 2013
Pending
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Jan 12, 2013
Listed
$219,000
$135/sq ft
3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a very quiet street with less through traffic. Hardwood floors, many newer windows, good size back yard, gas stove hook-up, nice hills/mountain view. Master bedroom and bathroom permit unknown, kitchen chandelier & back yard fountain NOT included.
Public Records
Jul 19, 2013
Sold
$224,500
$139/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22004297
Mar 29, 2002
Sold
$305,000
$188/sq ft
Feb 20, 2002
Listing Removed
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Feb 15, 2002
Listed
$305,000
$188/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL MOVE IN CONDITION, VERY QUIET STREET WITH NO THRU TRAFFIC, VERY DESIRABLE AREA, TAX RECORDS INDICATE 2BR'S, 1BTH, YET THERE ARE 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, GOOD SIZE BACK YARD, NEWER ROOF
Public Records
Mar 4, 1977
Sold
$41,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,382 (+4.3%)
$82,497 + $192,697
$275,194
2024
$5,161 (−3.2%)
$82,497 + $192,697
$275,194
2023
$5,331 (+3.7%)
$80,879 + $188,919
$269,798
2022
$5,142 (+6.8%)
$77,739 + $181,584
$259,323
2021
$4,813 (+1.2%)
$77,739 + $181,584
$259,323
2020
$4,758 (+5.4%)
$76,215 + $178,025
$254,240
2019
$4,514 (+2.1%)
$75,434 + $176,200
$251,634
2018
$4,422 (+4.6%)
$73,955 + $172,747
$246,702
2017
$4,228 (+5.0%)
$71,084 + $166,040
$237,124
2016
$4,025 (+0.6%)
$71,084 + $166,040
$237,124
2015
$4,000 (−1.8%)
$69,691 + $162,785
$232,476
2014
$4,073 (−10.3%)
$67,300 + $157,200
$224,500
2013
$4,540 (−10.7%)
$67,300 + $157,200
$224,500
2012
$5,083 (−2.2%)
$79,500 + $185,500
$265,000
2011
$5,197 (+6.4%)
$79,500 + $185,500
$265,000
2010
$4,884 (−7.5%)
$81,000 + $189,000
$270,000
2009
$5,282 (−1.5%)
$82,500 + $192,500
$275,000
2008
$5,361
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,066 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,619
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,619
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
032 206901600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 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
Feb 16, 2022 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Perform a partial foundation replacement with a cripple wall and front entry repairs for a single-family home. Replace the existing concrete stairs and landing, including framing and waterproofing. The existing rails and stucco will remain.
Grading
Remodel
Aug 30, 2018 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace the forced air unit system with an 80% AFUE unit in 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
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 • 94601
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4001 Nevil St
$907,271
$108K over list price of $799K
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