Unbelievably Charming, Historic 1885 Oakland Cottage in True Garden Oasis with Butterflies Everywhere on street of 1880-1900s vintage homes. Covered wood porch, period door, entry hall. Original h/w floors, high ceilings, picture rail trim. Deep bay window over front garden, floods of light into living (art drum fixture, picture moldings) & dining (picture window, bar drop fixture) rooms. Eclectic kitchen blends vintage details w/ modern appliances, breakfast nook has big window for coffee with southern morning light. Two Bedrooms, full bath (vanity sink, cupboard, shower/tub), glass door to back deck/patio/yard. Full basement: laundry, work shop, utilities, storage. Fenced garden oasis: beauty, shade & fruit trees; large covered dining patio, seating areas, potting shed. Detached art studio (loft). Convenient to bike, pedestrian, public transport; 4 blocks to Lake Merritt; shopping, dining on San Pablo, Telegraph, Broadway, Uptown, Downtown Oakland, Jack London Square. Special Place!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40994851
Jun 28, 2022
Sold
$800,000
$905/sq ft
Jun 8, 2022
Pending
—
May 26, 2022
Listed
$595,000
$673/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 2014
Sold
$308,000
$348/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 2012
Sold
$100,000
$113/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29005714
Jun 11, 1999
Sold
$82,500
$93/sq ft
Mar 29, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 1999
Listed
$105,000
$119/sq ft
Nice starter home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, formal dining room. Large rear yard. Full basement. In an upcoming area. Have lots of potential.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,804 (+3.8%)
$259,780 + $606,155
$865,935
2024
$12,338 (−3.4%)
$254,688 + $594,272
$848,960
2023
$12,775 (+100.4%)
$249,696 + $582,624
$832,320
2022
$6,375 (+5.9%)
$104,643 + $244,167
$348,810
2021
$6,019 (+1.1%)
$104,643 + $244,167
$348,810
2020
$5,951 (+4.8%)
$102,591 + $239,380
$341,971
2019
$5,680 (+2.1%)
$101,540 + $236,927
$338,467
2018
$5,562 (+4.3%)
$99,549 + $232,283
$331,832
2017
$5,331 (+4.4%)
$95,684 + $223,264
$318,948
2016
$5,109 (+0.6%)
$95,684 + $223,264
$318,948
2015
$5,079 (+119.1%)
$93,809 + $218,887
$312,696
2014
$2,318 (+1.1%)
$30,738 + $71,724
$102,462
2013
$2,293 (+3.5%)
$30,738 + $71,724
$102,462
2012
$2,216 (−17.2%)
$30,600 + $71,400
$102,000
2011
$2,678 (+7.8%)
$30,000 + $70,000
$100,000
2010
$2,485 (−29.2%)
$39,000 + $91,000
$130,000
2009
$3,510 (+7.7%)
$39,000 + $91,000
$130,000
2008
$3,258
$58,933 + $137,410
$196,343
Tax history for 856 Isabella St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,804 (+3.8%)
$259,780 + $606,155
$865,935
2024
$12,338 (−3.4%)
$254,688 + $594,272
$848,960
2023
$12,775 (+100.4%)
$249,696 + $582,624
$832,320
2022
$6,375 (+5.9%)
$104,643 + $244,167
$348,810
2021
$6,019 (+1.1%)
$104,643 + $244,167
$348,810
2020
$5,951 (+4.8%)
$102,591 + $239,380
$341,971
2019
$5,680 (+2.1%)
$101,540 + $236,927
$338,467
2018
$5,562 (+4.3%)
$99,549 + $232,283
$331,832
2017
$5,331 (+4.4%)
$95,684 + $223,264
$318,948
2016
$5,109 (+0.6%)
$95,684 + $223,264
$318,948
2015
$5,079 (+119.1%)
$93,809 + $218,887
$312,696
2014
$2,318 (+1.1%)
$30,738 + $71,724
$102,462
2013
$2,293 (+3.5%)
$30,738 + $71,724
$102,462
2012
$2,216 (−17.2%)
$30,600 + $71,400
$102,000
2011
$2,678 (+7.8%)
$30,000 + $70,000
$100,000
2010
$2,485 (−29.2%)
$39,000 + $91,000
$130,000
2009
$3,510 (+7.7%)
$39,000 + $91,000
$130,000
2008
$3,258
$58,933 + $137,410
$196,343
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,475 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1885
Sq. Ft.
884
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
003 001501800
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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Oct 4, 2023 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Remove and replace a water heater in its existing location.
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 12, 2015 • Final
Dot - excavation (x)
Repair and replace a sewer lateral including excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Parking on Site
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.