On the market for the first time over 50 years, 938 Chester Street is a great opportunity to own a stable asset just a couple blocks from West Oakland BART. This property was completely torn down and rebuilt in 1991. Two buildings on a single lot. Excellent unit mix includes (2) 4x1.5 units and (2) 2x1 units. Great commuter location with easy access to SF and all major East Bay thoroughfares. Walk Score of 83 and Bike Score of 99!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nolan Jones•DRE #01509417• THE PRESCOTT COMPANY
Bought with Seumas Mulcahy•DRE #01831533• ALOHA BAY REALTY
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40997771
Dec 8, 2022
Sold
$1,092,000
$279/sq ft
Nov 5, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2022
Price Changed
$1,200,000
$306/sq ft
Jun 15, 2022
Listed
$1,295,000
$330/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,699 (+4.2%)
$347,649 + $811,181
$1,158,830
2024
$17,952 (−4.3%)
$340,835 + $795,281
$1,136,116
2023
$18,768 (+194.0%)
$334,152 + $779,688
$1,113,840
2022
$6,384 (+13.3%)
$23,020 + $197,101
$220,121
2021
$5,636 (+1.4%)
$23,020 + $197,101
$220,121
2020
$5,560 (+10.2%)
$22,568 + $193,236
$215,804
2019
$5,047 (+2.2%)
$22,337 + $191,255
$213,592
2018
$4,938 (+7.0%)
$21,899 + $187,506
$209,405
2017
$4,614 (+4.8%)
$21,049 + $180,227
$201,276
2016
$4,404 (+0.8%)
$21,049 + $180,227
$201,276
2015
$4,370 (−3.8%)
$20,636 + $176,693
$197,329
2014
$4,542 (+2.0%)
$19,928 + $170,631
$190,559
2013
$4,454 (+3.8%)
$19,928 + $170,631
$190,559
2012
$4,291 (−2.9%)
$19,838 + $169,861
$189,699
2011
$4,417 (+14.2%)
$19,449 + $166,531
$185,980
2010
$3,869 (−5.9%)
$19,068 + $163,266
$182,334
2009
$4,110 (+6.7%)
$18,925 + $162,046
$180,971
2008
$3,854
$18,970 + $162,431
$181,401
Tax history for 938 Chester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,699 (+4.2%)
$347,649 + $811,181
$1,158,830
2024
$17,952 (−4.3%)
$340,835 + $795,281
$1,136,116
2023
$18,768 (+194.0%)
$334,152 + $779,688
$1,113,840
2022
$6,384 (+13.3%)
$23,020 + $197,101
$220,121
2021
$5,636 (+1.4%)
$23,020 + $197,101
$220,121
2020
$5,560 (+10.2%)
$22,568 + $193,236
$215,804
2019
$5,047 (+2.2%)
$22,337 + $191,255
$213,592
2018
$4,938 (+7.0%)
$21,899 + $187,506
$209,405
2017
$4,614 (+4.8%)
$21,049 + $180,227
$201,276
2016
$4,404 (+0.8%)
$21,049 + $180,227
$201,276
2015
$4,370 (−3.8%)
$20,636 + $176,693
$197,329
2014
$4,542 (+2.0%)
$19,928 + $170,631
$190,559
2013
$4,454 (+3.8%)
$19,928 + $170,631
$190,559
2012
$4,291 (−2.9%)
$19,838 + $169,861
$189,699
2011
$4,417 (+14.2%)
$19,449 + $166,531
$185,980
2010
$3,869 (−5.9%)
$19,068 + $163,266
$182,334
2009
$4,110 (+6.7%)
$18,925 + $162,046
$180,971
2008
$3,854
$18,970 + $162,431
$181,401
*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
12
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1913
Sq. Ft.
3,920
Year built
1913
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
004 008302000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Mar 30, 2023 • Active
Dot - curb gutter sidewalk standard compliance certificate
Grading
Jan 4, 2023 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Repair or replace a sewer lateral and perform excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required. All work must comply with city public works standards and excavation rules.
Grading
Plumbing
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: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
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
Building Area Total: 3,920
Property Information
Living Area: 3920
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
Year Built: 1913
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6250
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Features: Regular
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Public facts
Beds: 12
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1913
County: Alameda County
APN: 004 008302000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
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 • 1.1mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.30M
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