Welcome to 653 55th Street—a distinguished brown shingle home featuring abundant natural light and manyrecent upgrades, and move-in ready. Built in 1909, the property showcases original details and charm, including hardwood floors and formal living and dining rooms, all with sunny exposures. The home offers two generously sized bedrooms and a third smaller bedroom, ideal for a child’s room or dedicated office space. Both the kitchen and bathroom have been updated with modern, stylish finishes. The kitchen provides opens to an expansive deck and patio area—perfect for entertaining. The sizable backyard includes ample space for outdoor activities and dedicated planter boxes for gardening enthusiasts. Additional amenities include an attached garage, basement storage, and an EV charging station located by the garage. Recent improvements include a newer roof, central furnace, tankless hot water heater, upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, and a modernized sewer lateral. Situated in a prime Oakland location with a Walkscore of 93 + Bikescore of 94, you're close to Temescal shops and restaurants, as well as Rockridge BART and shops, too.
Pending
$950,000
653 55th St, Oakland, CA 94609
3beds
1,322sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$719/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original details and charmDistinguished brown shingle homeAbundant natural lightAttached garageNewer roofTwo generously sized bedroomsHardwood floors
- 18 days |
- 3,207 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 28, 2026 at 09:05pm
Listed by:
Richard Matus DRE #01120689 510-506-8896,
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41120790
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,322
- Total interior livable area: 1,322 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 14121331
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $719/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,115,502
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,254/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Pending sale | $950,000$719/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41120790 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000-6.9%$719/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41120790 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2019 | Sold | $1,020,000+27.7%$772/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40875025 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2019 | Pending sale | $799,000$604/sqft |
Source: COMPASS #40875025 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $799,000$604/sqft |
Source: COMPASS #40875025 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,115,502 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,635 -5.2% | $1,093,633 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,499 +2.3% | $1,072,193 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,968/mo
Principal & interest
$4669
Property taxes
$966
Home insurance
$333
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bushrod
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHome And Hospital ProgramGrades: K-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Sankofa United Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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