$1,000,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $7,169/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,164 Sq Ft
$859 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • Great Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

Charming Oakland Bungalow Near Piedmont Border - Welcome to 159 John St, Oakland, CA 94611 a delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering 1,164 sq ft of comfortable living space in a prime location. This well-preserved older home features timeless character, a functional layout, and has been kept in good condition throughout. Nestled near the Piedmont border, you're just minutes from local shops, dining, parks, and easy freeway access. A perfect opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a solid property in a highly sought-after Oakland neighborhood.

Listing Agent

Nick Borisenko

Crossbow Realty License #01313346 Listed on: 08/20/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 3,498 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,164 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-1117-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

3,498 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Levels: One
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Microwave
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Quartz
  • Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter, Laminate Counter
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 859.11
  • Square Footage: 1164.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Frame
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 1000000.00
  • Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Street Lights
  • New Construction: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • View Description: City

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Sewer In & Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland Unified

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Irrigation: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0803
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3498.00

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 013-1117-003
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes Description: Transfer Tax County, Local Assessments, Transfer Tax City
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Yes

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Alameda

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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 $20,075 $1,353,024 $405,907 $947,117
2025 $20,075 $1,326,500 $397,950 $928,550
2024 $19,085 $1,300,500 $390,150 $910,350
2023 $19,976 $1,275,000 $382,500 $892,500
2022 $18,890 $1,250,000 $375,000 $875,000
2021 $4,519 $225,181 $188,526 $36,655
2020 $4,468 $222,873 $186,593 $36,280
2019 $4,233 $218,503 $182,935 $35,568
2018 $4,148 $214,219 $179,348 $34,871
2017 $3,966 $210,019 $175,832 $34,187
2016 $3,770 $205,902 $172,385 $33,517
2015 $3,748 $202,810 $169,796 $33,014
2014 $3,713 $198,838 $166,471 $32,367
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2026 08/20/26 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2026 08/20/26 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $859 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed -- New Conventional
Open $1,124,875 New Conventional
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MLS Number: 226105478

MetroList

APN: 013-1117-003-00

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