1218 E 21st St Oakland, CA 94606
Clinton NeighborhoodEstimated payment $15,565/month
Highlights
- 12,500 Sq Ft lot
- Victorian Architecture
- Cooling Available
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Zoned Heating
About This Home
Pleased to present The Ellen Kenna House, located on 1218 East 21st Street, just blocks from Lake Merritt. Currently fully occupied, rented individually by the room. This large Victorian-era mansion is named after its original owner, Ellen Kenna. The Ellen Kenna House was designated an Oakland Landmark in 1992. Designed by architect Augustus Laver and built-in 1888, it consists of nineteen bedrooms plus exquisitely detailed common areas, nine full bathrooms, two laundry hookups, and off-street parking, including a separate two-car enclosed garage. Completed seismic work increases the desirability of an owner wishing to make further improvements, such as developing the 3,000 sq. ft. basement or building out a second kitchen with hookups upstairs. This grand property supports many uses, from co-living to owner occupancy with plenty of project and entertainment space, as well as the potential for renting to offset the owner’s costs. The generous interior spaces have even been rented out repeatedly for high-end marketing shoots. This is truly a rare prideof-ownership asset.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,652
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 19 Bedrooms
- 9 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Washer
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Zoned Heating
- Heat Pump System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Clinton Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 212869
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $23,652 | $1,687,400 | $506,200 | $1,181,200 |
| 2024 | $23,652 | $1,700,000 | $510,000 | $1,190,000 |
| 2023 | $28,504 | $1,920,800 | $576,200 | $1,344,600 |
| 2022 | $30,454 | $2,067,021 | $544,364 | $1,522,657 |
| 2021 | $19,328 | $558,000 | $157,000 | $401,000 |
| 2020 | $17,397 | $1,143,000 | $342,900 | $800,100 |
| 2019 | $16,494 | $1,094,000 | $328,200 | $765,800 |
| 2018 | $17,782 | $1,193,000 | $357,900 | $835,100 |
| 2017 | $8,836 | $553,000 | $165,900 | $387,100 |
| 2016 | $6,396 | $390,000 | $117,000 | $273,000 |
| 2015 | $5,451 | $318,300 | $95,400 | $222,900 |
| 2014 | $4,667 | $272,800 | $81,800 | $191,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 08/19/25 | For Sale | $2,495,000 | -- | $310 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,950,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Corporate Deed | $1,137,500 | Old Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,570,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $625,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41108694
APN: 021-0286-009-00
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Bay East 2025. CCAR 2025. bridgeMLS 2025. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
- 2125 14th Ave Unit 25
- 1830 10th Ave Unit 8
- 1715 9th Ave Unit C
- 2632 14th Ave
- 1515 14th Ave Unit 201
- 1127 Bella Vista Ave Unit 1127
- 716 Foothill Blvd
- 2014 5th Ave
- 1625 International Blvd
- 1240 E 12th St
- 2207 E 21st St Unit ID1259137P
- 417-425 E 18th St
- 240 Athol Ave Unit 302
- 1424 E 31st St Unit 3
- 342 E 15th St Unit 4
- 315 E 15th St Unit 315
- 869 Macarthur Blvd Unit A
- 2521 Grande Vista Ave
- 696 Athol Ave Unit 104
- 200-220 E 15th St