Beautiful Victorian home right in the middle of the ever improving artist area of West Oakland. Great proximity to West Oakland Bart. Large 4 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home. Prior remodeling! High ceiling - a great home. Larger than it looks from the outside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
3,375 sq ftLot Size
$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David R. Valva•DRE #00811437• Valva Realty Company
Bought with Tracy Davis•DRE #01366511• THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40045494
Nov 16, 2004
Sold
$452,000
$280/sq ft
Oct 21, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2004
Listed
$425,000
$263/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,767 (+3.9%)
$192,775 + $517,748
$710,523
2024
$10,367 (+1.9%)
$188,996 + $507,597
$696,593
2023
$10,173 (+4.4%)
$185,291 + $497,647
$682,938
2022
$9,746 (+4.6%)
$178,098 + $415,562
$593,660
2021
$9,317 (−0.2%)
$178,098 + $415,562
$593,660
2020
$9,338 (+5.3%)
$174,606 + $407,415
$582,021
2019
$8,868 (+2.1%)
$172,816 + $403,239
$576,055
2018
$8,683 (+4.0%)
$169,429 + $395,335
$564,764
2017
$8,351 (+3.4%)
$162,852 + $379,990
$542,842
2016
$8,074 (+41.5%)
$162,852 + $379,990
$542,842
2015
$5,707 (+1.3%)
$159,660 + $372,542
$532,202
2014
$5,632 (+30.3%)
$102,000 + $238,000
$340,000
2013
$4,324 (+9.6%)
$102,000 + $238,000
$340,000
2012
$3,945 (−7.1%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2011
$4,245 (+4.1%)
$69,000 + $161,000
$230,000
2010
$4,077 (−8.4%)
$74,400 + $173,600
$248,000
2009
$4,450 (−29.8%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2008
$6,343
$81,000 + $189,000
$270,000
Tax history for 733 Chester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,767 (+3.9%)
$192,775 + $517,748
$710,523
2024
$10,367 (+1.9%)
$188,996 + $507,597
$696,593
2023
$10,173 (+4.4%)
$185,291 + $497,647
$682,938
2022
$9,746 (+4.6%)
$178,098 + $415,562
$593,660
2021
$9,317 (−0.2%)
$178,098 + $415,562
$593,660
2020
$9,338 (+5.3%)
$174,606 + $407,415
$582,021
2019
$8,868 (+2.1%)
$172,816 + $403,239
$576,055
2018
$8,683 (+4.0%)
$169,429 + $395,335
$564,764
2017
$8,351 (+3.4%)
$162,852 + $379,990
$542,842
2016
$8,074 (+41.5%)
$162,852 + $379,990
$542,842
2015
$5,707 (+1.3%)
$159,660 + $372,542
$532,202
2014
$5,632 (+30.3%)
$102,000 + $238,000
$340,000
2013
$4,324 (+9.6%)
$102,000 + $238,000
$340,000
2012
$3,945 (−7.1%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2011
$4,245 (+4.1%)
$69,000 + $161,000
$230,000
2010
$4,077 (−8.4%)
$74,400 + $173,600
$248,000
2009
$4,450 (−29.8%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2008
$6,343
$81,000 + $189,000
$270,000
*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
3,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1905
Sq. Ft.
2,019
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
004 009500900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RM-2
WEST OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
S-13
Mixed Housing Type Residential - 2 Zone
The intent of the RM-2 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by a mix of single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, 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-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Jul 26, 2023 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Upgrade the main electrical service panel for a house from 125 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Jul 21, 2023 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Construct a new deck and stairs at the rear lower level of a single-family home. Build an addition to the rear upper level to modify a bedroom and install a new full bathroom and half bathroom. Perform interior modifications including relocating the laundry room, installing new skylights, and updating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Addition
Bathroom
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: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2004. This data may not match public records. Learn more.