This impeccable Victorian, built between 1887 and 1888 and known as the Cook House after the people for whom it was designed by Charles Mau, a prominent Oakland architect, anchors Oakland's historic Grove Street-Lafayette Square District. The five-bedroom, three (remodeled) bathroom home is embraced by a period-perfect rose garden flourishing in the sunny spaces behind an early wrought iron fence. Elegant pedimented entry opens to a grand staircase leading to the second floor. Double parlor with original sliding doors, double-sided fireplace with original mantels serves both second parlor and formal dining room. Remodeled kitchen with gas range, island. Pass-through from kitchen to dining room in original condition. Rear utility porch off kitchen holds laundry and toilet. Newer windows, modeled on the original, provide superb sound and temperature insulation. Mature fig, lemon and persimmon trees bear prolifically at the rear of the home. Accessible attic and basement, parking behind remote-controlled gates. (696 10th Street, while built as a single family home, could also accommodate a small intentional community. ) Authoritative architectural notes are filed with the City of Oakland's Historic Register. The Cook House is designated as a building of major importance. "
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Barry Pilger•DRE #DRE #01207716• Stafford Real Estate
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
2,676
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
002 002301100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
D-DT-RX
S-7
DOWNTOWN OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
Downtown District Mixed Residential Zone
The intent of the D-DT-RX Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas of downtown that are appropriate for residential and mixed-use buildings
Zone overlays
Preservation Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Research & development
Fire house
Police station
Sep 19, 2023 • Active
Dot - curb gutter sidewalk standard compliance certificate
Grading
Dec 2, 2019 • Final
Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with modules on a single-family home.
Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Garage, Other
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 4
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Inside Room
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Gas, Zoned
Cooling: None
Flooring: Laminate
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Rooms Information
Basement: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Building Information
Living Area: 2676
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 2676
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Architectural Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1900
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Pool Information
Pool Features: Other
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Property Condition: Original
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 5000.688
Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
Lot Size Area: 5000.688
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Downtown
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,676
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Alameda County
APN: 002 002301100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
West Oakland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
McClymonds High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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, 13 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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
$1.04M – $1.25M
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