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About this home
Rare 4-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom layout in Cleveland Heights featuring true two-level separation for multi-generational living or dual home offices. Positioned in the desirable China Hill enclave, this classic two-story residence delivers an exceptional configuration designed for modern flexibility. The main living spaces showcase rich hardwood floors, original wood craftsmanship, and abundant natural light, seamlessly connecting the formal living and dining rooms. Recent updates include fresh interior paint and new carpeting throughout, offering a clean, turn-key feel from day one. The lower level expands your options with an expansive basement offering endless potential for a workshop, hobby studio, or heavy-duty storage. Outside, the private, low-nested backyard features a spacious concrete patio, a detached garage, and an auxiliary storage shedcreating an effortless setup for weekend hosting and everyday convenience. Unbeatable location just one block from Cleveland Elementary and within easy walking distance of Oakland High School, Lake Merritt, and the vibrant Lakeshore dining and retail district. Commuters enjoy rapid access to I-580, I-880, Highway 24, Downtown Oakland, BART, and the Bay Bridge.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
4,400 sq ftLot Size
$630Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kent Liu•DRE #DRE #02115539• Andersen, Jung & Co.
Cleveland Heights, located between Lake Merritt and the Dimond District, is a residential and hillside Oakland neighborhood with a lakeside edge and winding, view-oriented streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lakeshore Avenue near Lake Park Avenue, where sidewalk cafes, independent boutiques, and casual eateries line the lakefront. Grand Lake Theatre and the Saturday Grand Lake Farmers Market act as cultural anchors, with Lake Merritt’s paths setting a daily rhythm. Homes lean toward early-20th-century Craftsman and Mediterranean styles, with stairways and terraced lots shaping the blocks. Lakeside parks and the Morcom Rose Garden add a garden-like counterpoint to the urban grid. Transit lines along Grand and Lakeshore connect the area to downtown without changing its calm, residential feel.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Formal entry
Storage
Basement laundry
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free‑standing gas range
Free‑standing refrigerator
Range hood
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Zoned heating
Natural gas heating
No cooling
Fireplace
One wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Exterior features
Front porch
Fencing in front and back yards (metal and wood)
Dual-pane partial windows with coverings and screens
Shed(s)
Low-maintenance lot
Street lights nearby
Hillside topography
Paved roads and sidewalks
Home design
Single-family residence
Traditional style
Faces east
Entry level at ground
Parking
Detached, enclosed garage (1 covered space, 1 total parking space)
Independent parking
Security
Owned security system
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Construction
Built in 1918
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Living area approximately 1726 square feet
Kitchen updated within last 11–15 years
Utilities
Electricity available
Internet available
Natural gas available and connected
Public sewer (connected)
Public water with meter on site
HOA & community
No association fee
Electricity and solar
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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.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
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
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 527 Zorah St
$1,110,140
$22K over list price of $1.09M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $945K to $1.5M.