In the heart of the coveted Grand Lake neighborhood, this beautiful 4 BR, 2.5 BA home is the perfect blend of historic architecture, contemporary comfort, and walkable access to the best of Oakland. The house is exceptional: built over 100 years ago, the main floor features original Craftsman woodwork in spacious living and dining rooms for an elegant yet warm feel. The large chef's kitchen blends with the home’s historic character while featuring a modern aesthetic and quality appliances. Two sets of french doors lead to a deck designed for entertaining, offering seamless indoor/outdoor access to an extensive garden - a lush oasis of mature trees, flowering plants and succulents, as well as a charming garden studio in the foliage. Upstairs, the expansive light-filled primary bedroom and en-suite bathroom with clawfoot tub are perfect for relaxing. The home also features sizable and bright bedrooms, fresh interior paint, a lovely exterior, owned solar, a garage, a large unfinished basement, and an unusually deep lot. This extraordinary house is located on a quiet street yet is just steps away from the diverse shops and delicious restaurants of Grand Avenue, the Morcom Rose Garden and Lake Merritt, and the lively Saturday farmer’s market. Come see this rare Oakland gem of a home!
For sale
$1,195,000
531 Valle Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
4beds
2,284sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original craftsman woodworkContemporary comfortExpansive light-filled primary bedroomFresh interior paintExtensive gardenHistoric architectureQuality appliances
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 01:25am
Listed by:
Jennifer Griessel DRE #00990089 925-382-7484,
BHHS Drysdale Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41101351

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,284
- Total interior livable area: 2,284 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1082734
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $523/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,205,900
- Annual tax amount: $17,041
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
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