NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4171 Observatory Ave Oakland, CA 94619

Leona Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,367,000 - $1,656,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,019 Sq Ft
$497/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2022

Last sale price $1,670,000 $553 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,795/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Redwood Heights Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2022

City-country treehouse retreat! Mid-century mod, renewed ‘08, floats over private forest. Indoor-outdoor open flow, bamboo floors, floods of light, patios & decks & yard. End of cul-de-sac driveway; DOUBLE lot (ADU, 2nd Home, POOL potential). 2-car garage w/ int access & shop. Dramatic entry, exposed wood star-beamed living room ceiling: treetop view windows everywhere, stone fireplace. Pass-thru granite counter to dining; glass doors to upper deck. Remodeled kitchen: paper stone counters, s/s apps, gas cooktop, bar. Fab office right off kitchen. Full bath. Main floor bedroom: French doors to patio w/veggie bed right off kitchen. Downstairs: Family room (copper-hood brick fireplace, wet bar, glass doors to big deck). Twin bedrooms, full bath. Primary ensuite bath (two sinks; big step-in shower), walk-in-closet, French doors to private patio, hot tub! .55 acres of oak, redwood hillside, w/ level terraces, treehouse playhouse. Near commutes, shopping, parks, trails. Redwood Hts Elem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennie Flanigan

Vanguard Properties License #01371018 Listed on: 06/10/2022

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

David Gunderman

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,106

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Redwood Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 372605431

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,106

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Subdivision Name: REDWOOD HEIGHTS
  • Directions: Carson, Mountain, Observatory
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Bamboo
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Forest, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23890
  • Parcel Number: 372605431
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2022
Closed on
Jul 19, 2022
Sold by
Hesterman and Avital
Bought by
Talamantes Anthony and Talamantes Tamyko
Seller's Agent
Jennie Flanigan
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,670,000
Premium/Discount to List
$375,000
28.96%
Current Estimated Value
$1,501,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$168,477
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,432,844
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$68,679

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2008
Sold by
Remer Christopher R and Remer Laura L
Bought by
Hesterman Bryan and Elgaziel Avital

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2007
Sold by
World Savings Bank Fsb
Bought by
Remer Christopher R and Remer Laura L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2007
Sold by
Ngongoseke Catherine L
Bought by
World Savings Bank Fsb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1999
Sold by
Egu Cyril C
Bought by
Ngongoseke Catherine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
10.45%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Talamantes Anthony $1,670,000 Placer Title
Hesterman Bryan $915,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Remer Christopher R $525,000 Fidelity National Title Co
World Savings Bank Fsb $699,806 First American Title Co
Ngongoseke Catherine L -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Talamantes Anthony $1,500,000
Previous Owner Hesterman Bryan $840,000
Previous Owner Hesterman Bryan $636,150
Previous Owner Hesterman Bryan $75,000
Previous Owner Kemp Hesterman Bryan $145,500
Previous Owner Hesterman Bryan $729,000
Previous Owner Remer Christopher R $378,000
Previous Owner Ngongoseke Catherine L $70,000
Previous Owner Ngongoseke Catherine L $562,500
Previous Owner Ngonngoseke Catherine L $420,000
Previous Owner Ngongoseke Catherine L $360,000
Previous Owner Ngongoseke Catherine L $283,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,670,000 -- --
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Sold $1,670,000 +29.0% $553 / Sq Ft
06/28/2022 06/28/22 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2022 06/10/22 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $429 / 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 $20,106 $1,470,367 $443,210 $1,034,157
2024 $20,106 $1,441,400 $434,520 $1,013,880
2023 $20,298 $1,349,000 $404,700 $944,300
2022 $14,945 $958,397 $289,619 $675,778
2021 $14,402 $939,474 $283,942 $662,532
2020 $14,244 $936,771 $281,031 $655,740
2019 $13,780 $918,410 $275,523 $642,887
2018 $13,489 $900,408 $270,122 $630,286
2017 $12,999 $882,757 $264,827 $617,930
2016 $12,638 $865,448 $259,634 $605,814
2015 $12,573 $852,453 $255,736 $596,717
2014 $11,047 $716,000 $214,800 $501,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennie Flanigan

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jennie Flanigan

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 610-3601

    5 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Jennie Flanigan
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  • David Gunderman

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    David Gunderman

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 205-4369

    1 in this area

    156 Total Sales

    David Gunderman
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40997067

bridgeMLS

APN: 037-2605-043-01

California Alameda County Oakland 94619 Leona Heights

4171 Observatory Ave, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 4171 Observatory Ave, Oakland, CA 94619 since 10 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,501,523, approximately $497 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 4171 Observatory Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Redwood Heights Elementary School, Bret Harte Middle School, and Skyline High School.

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