517 Chester St is a 1,320 square foot multi-family home on a 3,130 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $520,218.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1883Year Built
3,130 sq ftLot Size
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$520,218
$35K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 17.4% lower than the average sale price ($630K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,537 (+4.3%)
$20,005 + $5,501
$25,506
2024
$3,391 (+1.7%)
$19,613 + $5,393
$25,006
2023
$3,335 (−5.8%)
$19,228 + $5,287
$24,515
2022
$3,541 (−59.2%)
$18,483 + $5,082
$23,565
2021
$8,675 (+0.8%)
$18,483 + $5,082
$23,565
2020
$8,603 (+24.9%)
$18,120 + $4,983
$23,103
2019
$6,886 (+0.6%)
$17,934 + $4,932
$22,866
2018
$6,848 (+2.2%)
$17,583 + $4,835
$22,418
2017
$6,701 (+435.2%)
$16,900 + $4,647
$21,547
2016
$1,252 (−7.8%)
$16,900 + $4,647
$21,547
2015
$1,358 (+2.6%)
$16,569 + $4,556
$21,125
2014
$1,324 (+3.2%)
$16,000 + $4,400
$20,400
2013
$1,283 (+2.7%)
$16,000 + $4,400
$20,400
2012
$1,250 (−4.2%)
$15,928 + $4,380
$20,308
2011
$1,304 (+25.5%)
$15,616 + $4,294
$19,910
2010
$1,039 (−10.1%)
$15,310 + $4,210
$19,520
2009
$1,155 (+7.2%)
$15,195 + $4,178
$19,373
2008
$1,078
$15,231 + $4,188
$19,419
Tax history for 517 Chester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,537 (+4.3%)
$20,005 + $5,501
$25,506
2024
$3,391 (+1.7%)
$19,613 + $5,393
$25,006
2023
$3,335 (−5.8%)
$19,228 + $5,287
$24,515
2022
$3,541 (−59.2%)
$18,483 + $5,082
$23,565
2021
$8,675 (+0.8%)
$18,483 + $5,082
$23,565
2020
$8,603 (+24.9%)
$18,120 + $4,983
$23,103
2019
$6,886 (+0.6%)
$17,934 + $4,932
$22,866
2018
$6,848 (+2.2%)
$17,583 + $4,835
$22,418
2017
$6,701 (+435.2%)
$16,900 + $4,647
$21,547
2016
$1,252 (−7.8%)
$16,900 + $4,647
$21,547
2015
$1,358 (+2.6%)
$16,569 + $4,556
$21,125
2014
$1,324 (+3.2%)
$16,000 + $4,400
$20,400
2013
$1,283 (+2.7%)
$16,000 + $4,400
$20,400
2012
$1,250 (−4.2%)
$15,928 + $4,380
$20,308
2011
$1,304 (+25.5%)
$15,616 + $4,294
$19,910
2010
$1,039 (−10.1%)
$15,310 + $4,210
$19,520
2009
$1,155 (+7.2%)
$15,195 + $4,178
$19,373
2008
$1,078
$15,231 + $4,188
$19,419
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RM-3
C
WEST OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
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
Residential Commercial Combining Zone
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
Apr 7, 2025 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Convert a shower to a bathtub in a duplex. Remove the existing shower pan, replace the valve, and install a new waterproof acrylic tub with solid surface walls. No structural changes are included.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Nov 8, 2021 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Perform a sewer lateral pipe burst from the property line to the city main.
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.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RE-DIVISION/CITY BLS NOS 494 4
Living Sq. Ft: 1,320
Building Sq. Ft: 1,320
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BLK 495 PART OF LOT 11
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,130
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 495
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.0719
County Use Description: DOUBLE OR DUPLEX TYPE - TWO UN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,130 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: 1883
County: Alameda County
APN: 004 010101000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Prescott Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
West Oakland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
McClymonds High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$495,000 – $599,000
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