Unique West Oakland Eco-Compound! Stunning Colonial Revival reimagined duplex, lovingly restored with hand-selected vintage finishes. Everything updated: foundation, electric, plumbing, seismic retrofitting, roof, radiant heat, double-pane windows, owned solar! 2-bedroom upstairs has hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, bath with clawfoot tub & walk-in Heath tile shower, big dressing room, & porch. Kitchen has commercial range and farmhouse sink. 1-bedroom downstairs has open floor plan with polished concrete floors and full bath with clawfoot. Separate 2-room office/flex space with full bath & clawfoot tub. Additional art studio/loft flex space has efficiency kitchen and full bath with clawfoot tub. 2-car garage with workshop and laundry room. Many possible configurations! Beautiful yard, gardens, fruit trees, chicken coop, rain catchment. Totally vacant! Close to Jack London, Old Oakland, Uptown. 2 blocks from BART, close to SF! Easy access to freeways. Once in a lifetime opportunity!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40931141
Jan 26, 2021
Sold
$1,300,000
$622/sq ft
Dec 10, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2020
Listed
$1,200,000
$574/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 2003
Sold
$54,500
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,384 (+3.7%)
$430,583 + $1,004,694
$1,435,277
2024
$19,654 (−5.3%)
$422,143 + $985,002
$1,407,145
2023
$20,749 (+2.6%)
$413,868 + $965,692
$1,379,560
2022
$20,231 (+578.6%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2021
$2,981 (+1.3%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2020
$2,943 (+9.5%)
$59,105 + $39,403
$98,508
2019
$2,688 (+2.1%)
$58,500 + $39,000
$97,500
2018
$2,634 (+6.4%)
$57,352 + $38,235
$95,587
2017
$2,475 (+7.4%)
$55,125 + $36,750
$91,875
2016
$2,304 (+0.8%)
$55,125 + $36,750
$91,875
2015
$2,285 (+0.1%)
$54,045 + $36,030
$90,075
2014
$2,282 (+2.0%)
$52,190 + $34,793
$86,983
2013
$2,237 (+3.4%)
$52,190 + $34,793
$86,983
2012
$2,163 (−1.8%)
$51,954 + $34,636
$86,590
2011
$2,203 (+14.2%)
$50,936 + $33,957
$84,893
2010
$1,930 (−5.8%)
$49,937 + $33,291
$83,228
2009
$2,050 (+2.3%)
$49,564 + $33,043
$82,607
2008
$2,003
$49,682 + $33,121
$82,803
Tax history for 836 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,384 (+3.7%)
$430,583 + $1,004,694
$1,435,277
2024
$19,654 (−5.3%)
$422,143 + $985,002
$1,407,145
2023
$20,749 (+2.6%)
$413,868 + $965,692
$1,379,560
2022
$20,231 (+578.6%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2021
$2,981 (+1.3%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2020
$2,943 (+9.5%)
$59,105 + $39,403
$98,508
2019
$2,688 (+2.1%)
$58,500 + $39,000
$97,500
2018
$2,634 (+6.4%)
$57,352 + $38,235
$95,587
2017
$2,475 (+7.4%)
$55,125 + $36,750
$91,875
2016
$2,304 (+0.8%)
$55,125 + $36,750
$91,875
2015
$2,285 (+0.1%)
$54,045 + $36,030
$90,075
2014
$2,282 (+2.0%)
$52,190 + $34,793
$86,983
2013
$2,237 (+3.4%)
$52,190 + $34,793
$86,983
2012
$2,163 (−1.8%)
$51,954 + $34,636
$86,590
2011
$2,203 (+14.2%)
$50,936 + $33,957
$84,893
2010
$1,930 (−5.8%)
$49,937 + $33,291
$83,228
2009
$2,050 (+2.3%)
$49,564 + $33,043
$82,607
2008
$2,003
$49,682 + $33,121
$82,803
*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
6
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
2,091
Year built
1904
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
004 006700100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Sep 13, 2024 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace a boiler.
HVAC
May 13, 2024 • Final
Dot - curb gutter sidewalk repair
Repair the sidewalk to city standards. Comply with all city public works standards and street excavation rules.
Grading
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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Laundry Room, Washer
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 2,091
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Balcony/Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Garden, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 2091
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: DUPLEX
Other Units: Detached Cottage(s), Office(s) Included
Year Built: 1904
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3250
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,091
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,250 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1904
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Alameda County
APN: 004 006700100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Prescott Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
West Oakland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
McClymonds High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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, 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$990,000 – $1.20M
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