NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4229 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA 94602

Oakmore Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,316,000 - $1,570,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,657 Sq Ft
$864/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,575,000 $951 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,182/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Spa
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2023

LEVEL IN Mid-Mod Hillside Oasis. Intriguing 3 bed 2 bath view home refashioned w/ modern design & technology yet retains 1948 character. Tucked in Oakmore, 1 of Oakland’s hidden gem neighborhoods. Terraced yard w/ mature landscaping creates private retreat w/ multiple hangout spaces. Covered deck, natural stone patio, plus a real CEDAR HOT TUB! Flexible floor-plan on 2 levels spans 1,950 SF offers private setup for roommates, au-pair or multi-gen living. Upstairs has large open connected public spaces, updated kitchen, well-appointed bath w/ soaking tub, stall shower, & 2 bedrooms. 1 bed/1 bath suite is downstairs w/ private entrance. Large corner windows flood living & dining rooms w/ natural light & Bay / City views. Remodeled kitchen will inspire w/ newer SS appliances, new counters, new backsplash, new plumbing fixtures, new hardware, a new dual pane window & abundant cabinet space. Covered deck off kitchen allows for easy outdoor entertaining & CA lifestyle. Updates throughout: new front door w/ keypad entry, new lighting, new door hardware, & Elfa closet storage system. Bonus basement for office, art studio, maker’s space or storage. Large garage w/ laundry. Convenient location close to Hwy 13, 580, Glenview, Montclair, Dimond/Laurel, Woodminster & nature / hiking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Pitarre

Compass License #01867911 Listed on: 02/15/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Emma Hopkins

Compass License #02130935

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,456 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • San Francisco
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Oakmore Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29A1317413

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,853

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.125
  • Subdivision Name: OAKMORE
  • Directions: Leimert to Clemens Left on Fruitvale
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Per Owner
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Partial, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • 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: 5456
  • Parcel Number: 29A1317413
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2024
Sold by
Lowrey William A
Bought by
William Lowrey Living Trust and Lowrey
Current Estimated Value
$1,431,036

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2023
Closed on
Mar 8, 2023
Sold by
Diana Christensen and Diana Elizabeth Harris
Bought by
Lowrey William A
Seller's Agent
Andrew Pitarre
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Emma Hopkins
Compass
List Price
$1,279,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$296,000
23.14%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,425,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2018
Sold by
Christensen Diana L and Harris Elizabeth C
Bought by
Christensen Diana L and Harris Elizabeth C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2015
Sold by
Christensen Diana L and Harris Elizabeth C
Bought by
Christensen Diana L and Harris Elizabeth C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2013
Sold by
Mitchell Marilyn J and The Marilyn J Mitchell Revocab
Bought by
Christensen Diana L and Harris Elizabeth C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$577,500
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2012
Sold by
Mitchell Marilyn J
Bought by
Mitchell Marilyn J and The Marilyn J Mitchell Revocab

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2007
Sold by
Mitchell Marilyn J
Bought by
Mitchell Marilyn J and Mitchell Revocable T Marilyn J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,500
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2003
Sold by
Mitchell Madalyn J and The Marilyn J Mitchell Revocab
Bought by
Mitchell Marilyn J and The Marilyn J Mitchell Revocab

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2001
Sold by
Mitchell Madalyn J
Bought by
Mitchell Marilyn J and The Marilyn J Mitchell Revocab

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2000
Sold by
Mitchell Marilyn J
Bought by
Mitchell Marilyn J and Mitchell Revocable T Marilyn J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1998
Sold by
Gasho James A and Gasho Laura B
Bought by
Mitchell Marilyn J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,750
Interest Rate
7.13%
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
William Lowrey Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lowrey William A $1,575,000 First American Title
Christensen Diana L -- None Available
Christensen Diana L -- None Available
Christensen Diana L -- Chicago Title Company
Christensen Diana L $770,000 Placer Title Company
Mitchell Marilyn J -- Old Republic Title Company
Mitchell Marilyn J -- Old Republic Title Company
Mitchell Marilyn J -- Stewart Title Of Ca
Mitchell Marilyn J -- Stewart Title Of Ca
Mitchell Marilyn J -- Placer Title Company
Mitchell Marilyn J -- Placer Title Company
Mitchell Madalyn J -- Placer Title Company
Mitchell Marilyn J -- --
Mitchell Marilyn J $295,500 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lowrey William A $1,425,000
Previous Owner Christensen Diana L $50,000
Previous Owner Christensen Diana L $577,500
Previous Owner Mitchell Marilyn J $172,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Marilyn J $231,500
Previous Owner Mitchell Marilyn J $165,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Madalyn J $165,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Marilyn J $147,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,575,000 -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $1,575,000 +23.1% $951 / Sq Ft
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2023 02/15/23 For Sale $1,279,000 -- $772 / 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 $19,853 $1,449,841 $437,052 $1,019,789
2024 $19,853 $1,421,285 $428,485 $999,800
2023 $14,388 $911,348 $273,404 $637,944
2022 $14,051 $893,484 $268,045 $625,439
2021 $13,433 $875,967 $262,790 $613,177
2020 $13,285 $866,988 $260,096 $606,892
2019 $12,844 $849,994 $254,998 $594,996
2018 $12,572 $833,331 $249,999 $583,332
2017 $12,112 $816,992 $245,097 $571,895
2016 $11,767 $800,976 $240,293 $560,683
2015 $11,706 $788,948 $236,684 $552,264
2014 $11,874 $773,495 $232,048 $541,447
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Pitarre

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Andrew Pitarre

    Compass

    (510) 899-8000

    4 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Andrew Pitarre
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Emma Hopkins

    Compass

    (925) 787-6332

    2 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Emma Hopkins
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41019054

bridgeMLS

APN: 029A-1317-041-03

California Alameda County Oakland 94602 Oakmore

4229 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA

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