NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2721 Best Ave Oakland, CA 94619

Maxwell Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $643,000 - $914,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,322 Sq Ft
$567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 17, 2025

Last sale price $649,000 $491 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,038 / mo

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tandem Parking
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of October 2025

Set on the uphill side of Best Avenue—a quiet two-block stretch in the heart of Maxwell Park—this 2-bedroom home, plus bonus room, is full of character and light. The main level features an expansive living and dining room with an open flow that makes the space feel larger than expected. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with excellent natural light throughout the day. The kitchen opens directly to a fenced backyard, creating an easy indoor-outdoor connection that’s perfect for gatherings or simply enjoying Oakland’s sunny afternoons. Additional highlights include plentiful tandem off-street parking and a flexible bonus space ideal for a home office, studio, or guest room. With its inviting layout, personality-filled details, and prime Maxwell Park location, 2721 Best Ave offers a the opportunity to own a wonderful home in one of Oakland’s most beloved neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Brunato

Compass License #02021495 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Erik Dreher

Red Oak Realty License #02011235

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,322 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Cork
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Maxwell Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.09
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: MAXWELL PARK
  • Directions: High>Fleming>Best
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1322
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Cork
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Stacked Only
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2025
Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Beck Rachel E
Bought by
Balona Charity Marie
Seller's Agent
Amanda Brunato
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Erik Dreher
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$649,000
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$750,020

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,020
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.72%
Original Mortgage
$519,200
Outstanding Balance
$519,200
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$230,820

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2021
Sold by
Tomlinson Ian M
Bought by
Beck Rachel E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$565,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2017
Sold by
Hodgson Robert S
Bought by
Beck Rachel E and Tomlinson Ian M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2006
Sold by
Hodgson Robert S
Bought by
Hodgson Robert S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2005
Sold by
Robinson Shelia T
Bought by
Hodgson Robert S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2005
Sold by
Hodgson Betty G
Bought by
Hodgson Robert S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2004
Sold by
Robinson Shelia T and Robinson Sheila T
Bought by
Robinson Shelia T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,500
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2004
Sold by
Crews Cynthia Q
Bought by
Robinson Sheila T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2001
Sold by
Crews Carl M
Bought by
Crews Cynthia Q

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2001
Sold by
Crews Cynthia M
Bought by
Crews Carl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
8.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2001
Sold by
Robinson Sheila T
Bought by
Crews Carl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
8.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2000
Sold by
Johnson Arthello
Bought by
Robinson Shelia T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1996
Sold by
Gusewitch Gary A
Bought by
Johnson Arthello

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1994
Sold by
Powers Gusewitch Rebecca A
Bought by
Gusewitch Gary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
9.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1993
Sold by
Gusewitch Gary A
Bought by
Blue D V
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
Balona Charity Marie $649,000 Old Republic Title Company
Beck Rachel E -- Chicago Title Company
Beck Rachel E $740,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hodgson Robert S -- None Available
Hodgson Robert S $470,000 California Title Company Of
Hodgson Robert S -- California Title Company Of
Robinson Shelia T -- First American Title Company
Robinson Sheila T -- Alliance Title Company
Crews Cynthia Q -- Northwestern Title Company
Crews Carl -- Fidelity National Title Co
Crews Carl $275,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Robinson Shelia T -- --
Johnson Arthello $160,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Gusewitch Gary A -- Fidelity National Title
Blue D V -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balona Charity Marie $519,200
Previous Owner Beck Rachel E $565,000
Previous Owner Beck Rachel E $592,000
Previous Owner Hodgson Robert S $376,000
Previous Owner Robinson Shelia T $262,500
Previous Owner Crews Carl $220,000
Previous Owner Johnson Arthello $128,000
Previous Owner Gusewitch Gary A $115,000
Closed Johnson Arthello $16,000
Closed Hodgson Robert S $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $649,000 0.0% $491 / Sq Ft
09/27/2025 09/27/25 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $649,000 -- $491 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $12,413 $855,160 $257,644 $604,516
2024 $12,413 $838,259 $252,593 $592,666
2023 $13,073 $828,686 $247,641 $581,045
2022 $12,759 $805,438 $242,785 $569,653
2021 $12,265 $789,512 $238,026 $558,486
2020 $12,131 $788,347 $235,586 $552,761
2019 $11,717 $772,895 $230,968 $541,927
2018 $11,431 $754,800 $226,440 $528,360
2017 $8,642 $564,460 $169,338 $395,122
2016 $8,361 $553,396 $166,019 $387,377
2015 $7,701 $500,000 $150,000 $350,000
2014 $6,372 $390,000 $117,000 $273,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amanda Brunato

    Compass

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Erik Dreher

    Red Oak Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41109533

bridgeMLS

APN: 036-2466-008-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94619 Maxwell Park

2721 Best Ave, Oakland, CA

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