NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1026 Walker Ave Oakland, CA 94610

Grand Lake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,536,000 - $2,249,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,412 Sq Ft
$808/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 04, 2021

Last sale price $2,230,000 $925 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,810/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Reservoir Front
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of November 2021

Elevating the everyday w/ custom millwork, coved ceilings end endless light, this elegant 1912 Craftsman is truly unique. Constructed with the quintessence of craftsmanship, this 3++bed, 2.5 bath home affords a gracious floorplan and is equipped with 50+ windows. Oversized living and dining rooms with wainscotting, hardwood floors, built-ins and wood paneling are perfect for entertaining. Modernized eat-in kitchen with peninsula, pantry, double oven, S/S appliances. Joined by a bright family room, the kitchen spills into a lovely yard via French doors. Merging indoor/outdoor living, decking unfolds into a lush backyard oasis with a mirage of plantings and multiple gathering areas. The second floor reveals lovely outlooks with three bedrooms-including a stunning primary suite-hall bath, office and a sunroom. Large workshop perfect for office/gym/maker's space and measures an additional 560 sq ft (approx.) Two garages! Minutes to Lake Merritt, shops, eateries, transport. Walkscore of 93!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Cavallo-Merrion

Vanguard Properties License #01493849 Listed on: 09/29/2021

Vanguard Properties

Co-Listed By

Anita Becker

Vanguard Properties License #01316805

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Ward

Red Oak Realty License #01490471

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Reservoir Front
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Grand Lake Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1185220

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: GRAND LAKE
  • Directions: Boulevard to Walker
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Reservoir
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5500
  • Parcel Number: 1185220
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Messinger Michael Ian and Messinger Alexandra Hope
Bought by
Alexandra And Michael Messinger Trust and Messinger
Current Estimated Value
$1,949,199

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2021
Closed on
Oct 24, 2021
Sold by
Steiner Eric Jay and Schad Paul Eric
Bought by
Messinger Michael Ian and Messinger Alexandra Hope
Seller's Agent
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Scott Ward
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$2,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$581,000
35.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.19%
Original Mortgage
$1,784,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Schad Paul Eric and Steiner Eric Jay
Bought by
Steiner Eric Jay and Schad Paul Eric

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2019
Sold by
Schad Paul Eric and Steiner Eric Jay
Bought by
Schad Paul Eric and Steiner Eric Jay

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2011
Sold by
Schad Paul Eric and Steiner Eric J
Bought by
Steiner Eric J and Schad Paul Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1999
Sold by
Dahlstrom Jaren V and Kessler Mary S
Bought by
Schad Paul Eric and Steiner Eric J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alexandra And Michael Messinger Trust -- None Listed On Document
Messinger Michael Ian $2,230,000 Old Republic Title Company
Steiner Eric Jay -- None Available
Schad Paul Eric -- None Available
Steiner Eric J -- Fidelity National Title Co
Schad Paul Eric $370,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Messinger Michael Ian $1,784,000
Previous Owner Steiner Eric J $357,000
Previous Owner Schad Paul Eric $296,000
Closed Schad Paul Eric $55,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,230,000 -- --
11/04/2021 11/04/21 Sold $2,230,000 +35.2% $925 / Sq Ft
10/13/2021 10/13/21 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $684 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $31,171 $2,366,475 $709,942 $1,656,533
2024 $31,171 $2,320,091 $696,027 $1,624,064
2023 $33,086 $2,274,600 $682,380 $1,592,220
2022 $32,447 $2,230,000 $669,000 $1,561,000
2021 $8,852 $553,703 $160,756 $399,947
2020 $8,750 $554,954 $159,108 $395,846
2019 $8,407 $544,075 $155,989 $388,086
2018 $8,224 $533,409 $152,931 $380,478
2017 $7,898 $522,952 $149,933 $373,019
2016 $7,744 $512,699 $146,993 $365,706
2015 $7,820 $504,999 $144,786 $360,213
2014 $7,863 $495,107 $141,950 $353,157
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    4 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion
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  • Anita Becker

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Anita Becker

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 520-8335

    3 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Anita Becker
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  • Scott Ward

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Scott Ward

    Red Oak Realty

    (415) 225-4593

    2 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Scott Ward
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40968967

bridgeMLS

APN: 011-0852-020-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94610 Grand Lake

1026 Walker Ave, Oakland, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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