Enjoy the best of homeownership with built-in income potential in this well-located duplex, just steps from Oakland Chinatown and BART. Ideal for owner-occupants, this property offers flexibility, convenience, and the opportunity to offset monthly housing costs. The upper unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with bright, comfortable living spaces—perfect for an owner’s residence. The lower unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, well-suited for rental income, extended family, or guests. This duplex offers strong income potential with the flexibility to live in one unit while renting the other, or to rent both units as part of a long-term investment strategy.
For sale
$689,000
185 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607
5beds
1,995sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
1,598.65 Square Feet Lot
$657,300 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright comfortable living spaces
- 76 days |
- 1,935 |
- 68 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 20, 2025 at 01:38pm
Listed by:
Peter Bide Liang DRE #01999111 510-759-8663,
Compass,
Velma Kaye DRE #02104297 510-509-0552,
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41117845
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 5 Bedrooms
Kitchen
- Features: Other
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,995
- Total interior livable area: 1,995 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,598.65 Square Feet
- Features: Other, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 11753
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: None
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $345/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $523,391
- Price range: $689K - $689K
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: CalHFA,Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$657,300
$624,000 - $690,000
$3,627/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $689,000+160%$345/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41117845 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2001 | Sold | $265,000$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $523,391 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,960 -3.3% | $513,130 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,268 +3.7% | $503,068 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,265/mo
Principal & interest
$3324
Property taxes
$700
Home insurance
$241
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Metwest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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