$430,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

4801 Fairfax Ave Oakland, CA 94601

Fairfax Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
678 Sq Ft
2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$634 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bidet
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows
  • 4-minute walk to Courtland Creek Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

PERSONALITY PLUS! This charming, vintage cottage is a terrific alternative to condo living. It is ideal for those seeking independence from HOA fees and restrictions. Featuring one bedroom plus a versatile extra space, it offers a comfortable and functional layout. How do you spell potential? A-T-T-I-C This space is a hidden gem- options for a home office ,studio, or additional storage. Recent upgrades include fresh paint, a new stove, and a new wall heater, making the home move-in ready. The front yard is a fruit lover’s paradise with peach, plum, and avocado trees. The fenced backyard offers a spacious area for dining, playing, and gardening, complete with a sizable storage shed. Located close to the beautifully restored Courtland Creek Park and to the High Street corridor to Fwy 580. SELLER IS OFFERING A CLOSING COST CREDIT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Lawlor

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01756863 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Co-Listed By

Amy Moser

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02125255

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxanne Adams

Exp Realty of California Inc. License #01418292

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 678 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Window Bars
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,775

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Curb(s), Front Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.06
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCBVA 01
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCBVA 01
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: FAIRFAX
  • Directions: High Street to Fairfax
  • Architectural Style: Vintage
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Living Area: 678
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Painted/Stained
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: No Parking on Site

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Stacked Only
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2023
Sold by
Lester Joel D
Bought by
Joel Lester 2023 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Lester Joel D and Lester Joel
Bought by
Lester Joel D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Lester Ann M and Lester Philip M
Bought by
Lester Joel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2017
Sold by
Zhao Xiuxiang
Bought by
Lester Joel and Lester Ann M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2015
Sold by
Heier Michael Dean
Bought by
Heler Michael Dean and Zhao Xiuxiang

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2009
Sold by
Saxon Mortgage Services Inc
Bought by
Heier Michael Dean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2008
Sold by
Rodriguez John
Bought by
Saxon Mortgage Services Inc
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $136,000 None Available
Grant Deed $340,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $47,500 Chicago Title Company
Trustee Deed $250,750 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $11,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $220,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $183,503 Unknown
Previous Owner $170,095 Unknown
Previous Owner $13,891 Unknown
Previous Owner $116,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $97,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $84,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $430,000 +7.5% $634 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $399,900 -- $590 / 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 $6,775 $398,816 $121,745 $284,071
2024 $6,775 $390,858 $119,357 $278,501
2023 $7,054 $390,058 $117,017 $273,041
2022 $6,837 $375,411 $114,723 $267,688
2021 $6,472 $367,914 $112,474 $262,440
2020 $6,399 $371,073 $111,322 $259,751
2019 $6,136 $363,797 $109,139 $254,658
2018 $5,858 $340,000 $102,000 $238,000
2017 $1,736 $52,369 $15,644 $36,725
2016 $1,579 $51,342 $15,337 $36,005
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Maureen Lawlor

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Amy Moser

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Roxanne Adams

    Exp Realty of California Inc.

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41107522

bridgeMLS

APN: 036-2421-018-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94601 Fairfax

4801 Fairfax Ave, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 4801 Fairfax Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 and is currently priced at $430,000, approximately $634 per square foot. This property was built in 1906. 4801 Fairfax Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Horace Mann Elementary School, United For Success Academy, and Urban Promise Academy.

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