A charming sanctuary in the heart of vibrant North Oakland! This home offers a perfect blend of original character and modern upgrades. Inside, you'll find an open-concept living space bathed in natural light, highlighting the beautifully preserved redwood floors and coffered ceiling with striking redwood details. Recent updates include double-pane windows and fresh interior and exterior paint. With new stainless steel appliances, cooking in the updated kitchen will be effortless. The home also features a full-length basement with a laundry area, offering endless potential for customization to fit your lifestyle. Step outside to your private back deck, where you can relax while overlooking a landscaped backyard, complete with a mature avocado and lemon tree-a true urban oasis. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this home is conveniently located near BART, AC Transit, and boasts freeway access to San Francisco, Hayward, and Walnut Creek/Concord, all less than a mile away.
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Price cut: $15K (7/9)
$869,000
896 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
2beds
1,032sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2,918.52 Square Feet Lot
$904,100 Zestimate®
$842/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern upgradesOriginal characterFull-length basementLandscaped backyardNatural lightPreserved redwood floorsOpen-concept living space
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 08:30pm
Listed by:
Brianne Jefferson DRE #02245473 916-776-6891,
Realty ONE Group Complete
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225007032Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Office, Dining Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Laundry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,032 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Entry Gate
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 2,918.52 Square Feet
- Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 14119516
- Zoning description: 1100
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected & Paid, Public Sewer
- Water: Water District
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Internet Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $842/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $38,454
- Annual tax amount: $2,254
- Price range: $869K - $869K
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
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