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About this home
Leona Heights just got a fresh opportunity. Welcome to 4015 Rusting Avenue, a charming single-story home where gleaming hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, abundant natural light, and a cozy stone fireplace create a warm and inviting feel. The eat-in kitchen features stone counters, stainless steel appliances, ample workspace, and a cheerful breakfast nook for morning coffee or casual meals. Comfortable living spaces make the home easy to enjoy today while still leaving room to add your own style over time. Out back, a private fenced yard offers space to garden, entertain, host a BBQ, or simply unwind, while the two-car garage provides valuable parking and storage. Set in Leona Heights with convenient access to nearby parks and trails, plus the shops, restaurants, cafés, and neighborhood amenities of the Laurel and Dimond districts. Easy access to Hwy 13, I-580, and Hwy 24 keeps the rest of the East Bay within reach. Move right in, make it your own, and discover what makes this Oakland neighborhood such a special place to call home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,084 sq ftLot Size
$525Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Han•DRE #01738860• BHG Reliance Partners
Leona Heights, located between Mills College and the Oakland Zoo, is a hillside and residential Oakland neighborhood with winding canyon roads and broad East Bay views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Mountain Boulevard near the Leona Canyon trailheads, where morning walkers, cyclists, and dog leashes set the tempo. Mid-century ranch homes and split-levels sit among mature oaks, with occasional modern rebuilds tucked into the slopes. Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve frames daily routines with shaded paths and seasonal creek sounds. For a local night out, Ghost Town Brewing and the Laurel District’s independent shops and cafes add a low-key social layer.
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Market insights
4015 Rusting Ave · $599,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.3%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,268,994. (112% 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
Dining area
Breakfast nook
Double-pane windows
Living room fireplace
Crawl space basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with stall shower, tile and a window
Kitchen
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas range / cooktop
Free‑standing range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Breakfast nook in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in garage
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Back yard
Fenced
Rectangular lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1948
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
2 covered parking spaces
2 garage spaces
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 #41147583
Sep 9, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$525/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41140807
Aug 11, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jul 8, 2026
Coming Soon
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40929735
Dec 10, 2020
Sold
$700,000
$613/sq ft
Dec 3, 2020
Pending
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Nov 18, 2020
Listed
$639,000
$560/sq ft
+28
A 2 bedroom, 1 bath mid-Century charmer with a lot to offer the right buyer. Cozy and inviting, this home effortlessly balances retro and modern from the original floors to the recessed lighting. The key feature of the living/dining area is a rustic stone fireplace guaranteed to become the preferred gathering spot on winter evenings. You’ll love the light from a rear wall of vintage 5-panel windows flanking French doors that open to the back yard. Beyond the French doors, the outdoor living area includes a large patio, planter boxes, and an intriguing staircase to the back of the property. The updated eat-in kitchen is a perfect blend of warm wood cabinets, cool granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an abundance of counter space. Two spacious bedrooms include a front-facing master with two closets and a second bedroom in the rear, overlooking the back yard. Easy access to 580 and Highway 13, convenient to Mills College, Skyline High School and Leona Heights Park.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40556927
May 1, 2012
Sold
$269,000
$236/sq ft
Feb 3, 2012
Pending
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Jan 9, 2012
Listed
$279,000
$245/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40162086
Jun 15, 2006
Sold
$480,000
$421/sq ft
May 12, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 29, 2006
Listed
$450,000
$394/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,835 (+4.7%)
$227,308 + $530,385
$757,693
2024
$11,302 (−4.8%)
$227,308 + $530,385
$757,693
2023
$11,876 (+2.6%)
$222,852 + $519,988
$742,840
2022
$11,579 (+4.2%)
$214,200 + $499,800
$714,000
2021
$11,111 (+97.7%)
$214,200 + $499,800
$714,000
2020
$5,620 (+4.9%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2019
$5,355 (+2.2%)
$92,681 + $216,256
$308,937
2018
$5,242 (+4.4%)
$90,864 + $212,018
$302,882
2017
$5,021 (+4.6%)
$87,337 + $203,787
$291,124
2016
$4,802 (+0.6%)
$87,337 + $203,787
$291,124
2015
$4,772 (−2.2%)
$85,625 + $199,791
$285,416
2014
$4,879 (+2.7%)
$82,687 + $192,937
$275,624
2013
$4,749 (−15.1%)
$82,687 + $192,937
$275,624
2012
$5,594 (−32.7%)
$82,314 + $192,066
$274,380
2011
$8,312 (+1.9%)
$100,500 + $234,500
$335,000
2010
$8,154 (+8.2%)
$147,600 + $344,400
$492,000
2009
$7,539 (−0.8%)
$147,600 + $344,400
$492,000
2008
$7,596
$133,500 + $311,500
$445,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,084 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,141
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,141
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
037 260501204
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RH-4
S-9
Hillside Residential - 4 Zone
The intent of the RH-4 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family dwellings on lots of 6,500 to 8,000 sq ft and is typically appropriate in already developed areas of the Oakland Hills.
Zone overlays
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Mar 19, 2022 • Final
Dot - excavation (x)
Upgrade the battery capacity on an existing utility cabinet. Dig a trench to replace the conduit and restore all affected areas.
Battery
Electrical
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Repair and replace a sewer lateral including excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required.
Plumbing
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 86° 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
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4015 Rusting Ave
$603,766
$4,766 over list price of $599K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $425K to $720K.