$450,000

Estimated payment $2,869/month

Total Views 715,709
2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
$474 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Rectangular Lot
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • 2-minute walk to Elmhurst Park

About This Home

Situated in East Oakland, this charming bungalow at 1211 96th Ave offers a delightful mix of classic touches and real potential. Inside, you’ll find about 950 sqft of living space with 2 cozy bedrooms and 1 full bathroom—ideal for first-time buyers, or as an income property. The exterior catches the eye with its custom stucco walls and a tile roof that lend it architectural character and durability. While compact, the layout feels larger than the numbers suggest, thanks to thoughtful design elements and straightforward floor-plans.

Listing Agent

Varnell Owens

BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR License #00631087 Listed on: 09/24/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 3,990 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Oakland Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

3,990 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.09
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOBTRM
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: OAKLAND
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 950
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Other
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: 220 Volt Outlet

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3990

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Tax History

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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
2026 $4,796 $226,780 $68,034 $158,746
2025 $4,596 $222,334 $66,700 $155,634
2024 $4,596 $217,975 $65,392 $152,583
2023 $4,730 $213,701 $64,110 $149,591
2022 $4,553 $209,511 $62,853 $146,658
2021 $4,238 $205,404 $61,621 $143,783
2020 $4,191 $203,300 $60,990 $142,310
2019 $3,961 $199,314 $59,794 $139,520
2018 $3,882 $195,407 $58,622 $136,785
2017 $3,708 $191,576 $57,473 $134,103
2016 $3,665 $187,820 $56,346 $131,474
2015 $5,100 $59,593 $26,913 $32,680
2014 $2,247 $58,426 $26,386 $32,040
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $474 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $185,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $274,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $273,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $99,953 Unknown
Previous Owner $89,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Varnell Owens

BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR

(855) 922-2650

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41112557

bridgeMLS

APN: 044-4961-013-03

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