$925,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

237 Taurus Ave Oakland, CA 94611

Merriewood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,216 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$761 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of September 2025

Adorned with fruit trees and soaring mature oaks and cedars, this fantastic home sits on a sunny lot and is graced with a commanding view of SF, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin and Mt. Tam, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and water views! Bring your vision to expand or improve this darling home or leave as-is and move right in! 1/4 acre lot +, great parking for 5 cars, opportunities abound!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Erdiakoff

The GRUBB Company License #01808352 Listed on: 08/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Henry Hodson

Red Oak Realty License #02134988

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Private Entrance
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Private Lot
  • Premium Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Views of the Bay Bridge
  • Panoramic
  • Downtown
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Montclair Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial Fence
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot, Private
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.28
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOGRUB
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: MONTCLAIR HILLS
  • Directions: Thornhill>Merriewood>Valley View>Taurus
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Traditional
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1216
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Tile Counters, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Down, Other, Private Entrance
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Assigned, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12243

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Walburg Deborah Joann
Bought by
Walburg Gerald Stanford
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Erdiakoff
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Henry Hodson
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
8.82%
Views
139
Current Estimated Value
$898,785

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 2, 2025
Sold by
Tom Poole Trust and Poole Tom
Bought by
Walburg Joel Stefan and Walburg Gerald Stanford
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Erdiakoff
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Henry Hodson
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
8.82%
Views
139

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Tom Poole Trust and Poole Tom
Bought by
Tom Poole Trust and Poole

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Poole Tom and Tom Poole Trust
Bought by
Poole Tom and Poole Jeffery M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2013
Sold by
Poole Charles T and Poole Tom
Bought by
Poole Tam and The Tom Poole Trust
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $925,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $925,000 +8.8% $761 / Sq Ft
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $850,000 -- $699 / 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 $3,107 $70,656 $46,584 $31,072
2024 $3,107 $69,133 $45,670 $30,463
2023 $3,084 $74,640 $44,775 $29,865
2022 $2,909 $66,177 $43,897 $29,280
2021 $2,624 $64,742 $43,036 $28,706
2020 $2,583 $71,006 $42,595 $28,411
2019 $2,385 $69,614 $41,760 $27,854
2018 $1,890 $68,249 $40,941 $27,308
2017 $1,760 $66,912 $40,139 $26,773
2016 $1,707 $65,600 $39,352 $26,248
2015 $1,996 $64,614 $38,760 $25,854
2014 $1,665 $63,348 $38,001 $25,347
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rebecca Erdiakoff

    The GRUBB Company

  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Henry Hodson

    Red Oak Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41106888

bridgeMLS

APN: 048G-7424-025-02

California Alameda County Oakland 94611 Merriewood

237 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA

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