SOLD AUG 11, 2026

Sold on Aug 2026

$565,000

•

1,103

sq ft

956 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94608

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About this home

Unlock incredible upside potential at 956 53rd St. This North Oakland Queen Anne cottage preserves its vintage character while serving as the ultimate canvas for a custom remodel. Dramatic 10-foot ceilings and tall windows maximize natural light throughout the layout. A full footprint, high-ceiling basement offers possible build-out potential for additional living space or a lucrative ADU. Major big-ticket items are already checked off: the home features a newer concrete foundation, new sewer lateral and upgraded copper plumbing to the meter. Unmatched commuter location central to three BART stations (MacArthur, Ashby, Rockridge) with immediate access to Temescal, Berkeley, and regional freeways. Walk Score: 84 | Bike Score: 89. Bring your contractor and vision to this high-demand neighborhood!

Single-familyProperty Type

1908Year Built

4,332 sq ftLot Size

$512Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Richard Matus •DRE #01120689 • BHG RE Reliance Partners

Bought with Denise Rizkalla •DRE #02132877 • BHG RE Reliance Partners

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41141619

Redfin Estimate

$638,419

$73K since sold in August 2026$25K since July

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This home's estimate is 12.5% lower than the average sale price ($730K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$875,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,068 sq ft
5216 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$854,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,149 sq ft
1072 57th St, Oakland, CA 94608
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$611,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,026 sq ft
5775 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94608
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$469,000
D
1 bed1 bath766 sq ft
959 46th St, Oakland, CA 94608
Jared English, Broker
SOLD OCT 9, 2025
$840,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,071 sq ft
686 41st St, Oakland, CA 94609

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Market trends in 94608, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

105.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$730K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $2,835 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 956 53rd St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,424 (+4.7%)

$87,519 + $26,778

$114,297

2024

$3,270 (−1.3%)

$87,519 + $26,778

$114,297

2023

$3,314 (+4.9%)

$85,803 + $26,253

$112,056

2022

$3,160 (+9.9%)

$82,471 + $25,233

$107,704

2021

$2,876 (+1.2%)

$82,471 + $25,233

$107,704

2020

$2,842 (+7.5%)

$80,855 + $24,739

$105,594

2019

$2,645 (+2.0%)

$80,026 + $24,485

$104,511

2018

$2,594 (+5.4%)

$78,457 + $24,005

$102,462

2017

$2,462 (+7.3%)

$75,411 + $23,073

$98,484

2016

$2,293 (+0.7%)

$75,411 + $23,073

$98,484

2015

$2,277 (+3.8%)

$73,932 + $22,621

$96,553

2014

$2,194 (+1.1%)

$71,396 + $21,845

$93,241

2013

$2,170 (+3.4%)

$71,396 + $21,845

$93,241

2012

$2,099 (−0.6%)

$71,073 + $21,746

$92,819

2011

$2,112 (+10.6%)

$69,680 + $21,320

$91,000

2010

$1,910 (−4.6%)

$68,314 + $20,902

$89,216

2009

$2,001 (+7.8%)

$67,803 + $20,745

$88,548

2008

$1,856

$67,964 + $20,795

$88,759

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,332 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1908

Sq. Ft.

1,103

Year built

1908

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

013 118800303

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

RM-2

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.

Zone overlays

Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station

May 11, 2026 • Active

Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Plumbing

Water heater

Feb 19, 2026 • Final

Lbp) - lead based paint (building)

Remove old paint and apply new paint.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: No Hookups
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters
Rooms Total: 6
Room Type: Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,103

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1103
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1908

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4332
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Level

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,103
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,332 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1908
County: Alameda County
APN: 013 118800303

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sankofa United Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

Claremont Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

Oakland Technical High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

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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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Historical weather

Oakland, CA • 94608

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Sun exposure

69/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$607,000 – $735,000

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Home values near 956 53rd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
976 53rd St, Emeryville, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,767
969 53rd St, Oakland, CA 16 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 5920 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
957 53rd St, Oakland, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	—
960 53rd St, Oakland, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1948 Sq. Ft.	$786,782

Address	Redfin Estimate
988 53rd St, Oakland, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2530 Sq. Ft.	$1,771,546
980 53rd St, Oakland, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1733 Sq. Ft.	$793,356

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