Off market aug 2013 for $165K

$473,597

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,107/mo

•

884

sq ft

521 Chester St, Oakland, CA 94607

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1895Year Built

3,125 sq ftLot Size

$536Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Don Dunbar •DRE #01113224 • Caldecott Properties

Bought with Don Dunbar •DRE #01113224 • Caldecott Properties

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40619381

Redfin Estimate

$473,597

$309K since sold in August 2013$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 32.4% lower than the average sale price ($701K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$674,999
A
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SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$655,000
B
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$665,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,586 sq ft
1923 West St, Oakland, CA 94612
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$710,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,401 sq ft
2417 Linden Sreet, Oakland, CA 94607
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$775,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,393 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$725,000
F
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Market trends in 94607, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.1%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$542K

$55K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 521 Chester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,377 (+4.0%)

$153,789 + $358,841

$512,630

2024

$8,058 (−4.4%)

$150,774 + $351,807

$502,581

2023

$8,426 (+2.9%)

$147,818 + $344,910

$492,728

2022

$8,189 (+5.0%)

$142,079 + $331,519

$473,598

2021

$7,796 (+1.1%)

$142,079 + $331,519

$473,598

2020

$7,711 (+4.2%)

$139,295 + $325,021

$464,316

2019

$7,400 (+2.1%)

$137,867 + $321,689

$459,556

2018

$7,249 (+4.1%)

$135,164 + $315,384

$450,548

2017

$6,965 (+3.7%)

$129,917 + $303,140

$433,057

2016

$6,715 (+0.5%)

$129,917 + $303,140

$433,057

2015

$6,679 (+107.6%)

$127,370 + $297,197

$424,567

2014

$3,217 (+10.5%)

$49,500 + $115,500

$165,000

2013

$2,912 (+10.4%)

$49,500 + $115,500

$165,000

2012

$2,638 (−1.5%)

$43,500 + $101,500

$145,000

2011

$2,678 (+7.8%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2010

$2,485 (−27.1%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2009

$3,410 (+7.7%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2008

$3,166

$68,830 + $120,452

$189,282

Tax history for 521 Chester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,377 (+4.0%)

$153,789 + $358,841

$512,630

2024

$8,058 (−4.4%)

$150,774 + $351,807

$502,581

2023

$8,426 (+2.9%)

$147,818 + $344,910

$492,728

2022

$8,189 (+5.0%)

$142,079 + $331,519

$473,598

2021

$7,796 (+1.1%)

$142,079 + $331,519

$473,598

2020

$7,711 (+4.2%)

$139,295 + $325,021

$464,316

2019

$7,400 (+2.1%)

$137,867 + $321,689

$459,556

2018

$7,249 (+4.1%)

$135,164 + $315,384

$450,548

2017

$6,965 (+3.7%)

$129,917 + $303,140

$433,057

2016

$6,715 (+0.5%)

$129,917 + $303,140

$433,057

2015

$6,679 (+107.6%)

$127,370 + $297,197

$424,567

2014

$3,217 (+10.5%)

$49,500 + $115,500

$165,000

2013

$2,912 (+10.4%)

$49,500 + $115,500

$165,000

2012

$2,638 (−1.5%)

$43,500 + $101,500

$145,000

2011

$2,678 (+7.8%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2010

$2,485 (−27.1%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2009

$3,410 (+7.7%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2008

$3,166

$68,830 + $120,452

$189,282

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,125 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1954

Sq. Ft.

1,144

Year built

1895

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

004 010100900

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

RM-3

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

Sep 14, 2017 • Final

Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)

Repair or replace a sewer lateral and perform excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required.

Plumbing

Jan 19, 2014 • Final

B) - building alteration - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)

Install a screen wall under an existing patio cover.

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Parking Lot

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2

Interior Features
Flooring: Wood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Other
Rooms Total: 8
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 884

Property Information
Living Area: 884
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1895

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3125
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

School Information
High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Alameda County
APN: 004 010100900

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Oakland, CA • 94607

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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$450,000 – $545,000

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Home values near 521 Chester St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
517 Chester St, Oakland, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$532,044
527 Chester St, Oakland, CA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
537 Chester, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$549,545
1520 5th St, Oakland, CA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2058 Sq. Ft.	$741,726

Address	Redfin Estimate
541 Chester St, Oakland, CA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$655,996
1526 5th St, Oakland, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1556 Sq. Ft.	$637,454

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