This delightful Queen Anne style Victorian located in West Oakland has been lovingly renovated over the past 4 years to preserve its original charm, yet offer today’s conveniences. A four bed/two bath home, it is move-in ready with a new foundation, new 8-ft high basement, French drain, new roof, updated kitchen, fresh paint throughout and landscaped backyard perfect for entertaining. The main level features 10-foot ceilings, a remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, appliances and quartz counter and a light-filled living area. The downstairs also includes a generous bedroom suite with full bath. The upstairs level provides three bedrooms and a bath with abundant storage. The unfinished basement offers plenty of possibilities – in law, ADU, work out area. The kitchen opens to a back deck that leads to a landscaped backyard with multiple fruit trees, raised garden beds and patio. A perfect spot to either relax, meditate, or party the night away The property's convenient location, close to shopping, dining, and entertainment, makes it a fantastic choice for those seeking a hip and vibrant city lifestyle. This is also a prime location for commuters needing access to HWY 880/80/580, as well AC Transit & multiple Bart Stations Sun 2-4:30 Open House
Single-familyProperty Type
1893Year Built
2,500 sq ftLot Size
$455Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Wilkins•DRE #01809131• Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Listed by Michael Hocking•DRE #01931677• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with Zoe Tamano-hill•DRE #01969084• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41094659
Jul 22, 2025
Sold
$750,000
$442/sq ft
Jul 12, 2025
Pending
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Jun 23, 2025
Price Changed
$759,000
$448/sq ft
Apr 24, 2025
Listed
$779,000
$459/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40911739
Nov 6, 2020
Sold
$699,000
$412/sq ft
Sep 14, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2020
Relisted
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Aug 3, 2020
Pending
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Jul 30, 2020
Relisted
—
Jul 24, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2020
Listed
$699,000
$412/sq ft
+35
Beautiful Victorian house located in a centrally located area of West Oakland. Access to multiple BART stations and major freeways. This beautiful house has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with high ceilings. It has a lovely backyard with fruit trees and new back deck to relax and entertain. New interior paint, new carpet on 2nd floor bedrooms, new gas stove/oven. Live and remodel this house into a real gem to make this your dream house.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40098888
Sep 23, 2005
Sold
$515,000
$304/sq ft
Aug 22, 2005
Listing Removed
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Aug 2, 2005
Listed
$449,000
$265/sq ft
Charming West Oakland Victorian located in rapidly changing area. Original high ceilings, large bedrooms and workshop space below.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1999
Sold
$160,000
$94/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27454434
Feb 6, 1998
Sold
$50,000
$29/sq ft
Nov 10, 1997
Listing Removed
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Sep 21, 1997
Listed
$45,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,534 (+3.8%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2024
$11,109 (−4.9%)
$226,983 + $529,628
$756,611
2023
$11,681 (+2.6%)
$222,533 + $519,245
$741,778
2022
$11,389 (+4.3%)
$213,894 + $499,086
$712,980
2021
$10,925 (+6.4%)
$213,894 + $499,086
$712,980
2020
$10,264 (+5.0%)
$209,700 + $489,300
$699,000
2019
$9,773 (+2.1%)
$193,044 + $450,437
$643,481
2018
$9,569 (+3.9%)
$189,260 + $441,608
$630,868
2017
$9,208 (+3.3%)
$181,914 + $424,467
$606,381
2016
$8,915 (+21.1%)
$181,914 + $424,467
$606,381
2015
$7,360 (+27.4%)
$178,348 + $416,146
$594,494
2014
$5,776 (+26.4%)
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
2013
$4,569 (+8.1%)
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
2012
$4,227 (−5.5%)
$80,100 + $186,900
$267,000
2011
$4,470 (+7.4%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2010
$4,161 (−9.4%)
$79,200 + $184,800
$264,000
2009
$4,592 (−33.2%)
$76,800 + $179,200
$256,000
2008
$6,878
$84,000 + $196,000
$280,000
Tax history for 861 20th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,534 (+3.8%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2024
$11,109 (−4.9%)
$226,983 + $529,628
$756,611
2023
$11,681 (+2.6%)
$222,533 + $519,245
$741,778
2022
$11,389 (+4.3%)
$213,894 + $499,086
$712,980
2021
$10,925 (+6.4%)
$213,894 + $499,086
$712,980
2020
$10,264 (+5.0%)
$209,700 + $489,300
$699,000
2019
$9,773 (+2.1%)
$193,044 + $450,437
$643,481
2018
$9,569 (+3.9%)
$189,260 + $441,608
$630,868
2017
$9,208 (+3.3%)
$181,914 + $424,467
$606,381
2016
$8,915 (+21.1%)
$181,914 + $424,467
$606,381
2015
$7,360 (+27.4%)
$178,348 + $416,146
$594,494
2014
$5,776 (+26.4%)
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
2013
$4,569 (+8.1%)
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
2012
$4,227 (−5.5%)
$80,100 + $186,900
$267,000
2011
$4,470 (+7.4%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2010
$4,161 (−9.4%)
$79,200 + $184,800
$264,000
2009
$4,592 (−33.2%)
$76,800 + $179,200
$256,000
2008
$6,878
$84,000 + $196,000
$280,000
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1893
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1893
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
003 003102400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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Include but are not limited to:
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Jul 16, 2025 • Active
Dot - curb gutter sidewalk standard compliance certificate
Grading
Nov 30, 2022 • Final
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