738 Chester St is a 1,008 square foot house on a 1,498 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $485,666.
Single-familyProperty Type
1891Year Built
1,498 sq ftLot Size
$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$485,666
$23K since September
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This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($505K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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-2
WEST OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Non-residential building - repair
Renovate an existing house and repair the exterior.
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 8TH STREET
Living Sq. Ft: 1,008
Building Sq. Ft: 1,008
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: OFFICIAL RECS 7 PG 25 PART OF LOT 1,2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,498
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 530
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.0344
Depth Footage: 60
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: R-40
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,498 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: 1891
County: Alameda County
APN: 004 007902100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Prescott Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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West Oakland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
McClymonds High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$462,000 – $559,000
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