NOT LISTED FOR SALE

511 Florence Ave Oakland, CA 94618

Upper Rockridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,561,000 - $1,916,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,401 Sq Ft
$728/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2024

Last sale price $1,625,000 $677 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,257/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to 511 Florence Ave, an architecturally stunning contemporary home situated in a lush garden setting in prime Upper Rockridge! This bright + spacious home offers a practical yet flexible floorplan w/ 5bd+3ba, exposed beam trusses, skylights, new solar, and gorgeous wood-detailing throughout. The warm + inviting living room features a gas fireplace w/ windows overlooking elderberry trees. Chef's kitchen w/ leathered counters, custom cabinetry, Fireclay tile, Italian pendants. Just above the dining room is a sunny den w/yard access. 3 bds, 2 ba w/ prim suite on main level, upstairs is a 4th bed and expansive 5th bd primary suite w/dressing room, ensuite bath, and private deck. Lg garage w/workbench, storage. The incredible garden, previously featured in the "Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour", offers both a retreat from everyday hustle and a place for birds + butterflies to enjoy. Nature enthusiasts will love the meandering pathways, and garden-lovers will enjoy the radiant color throughout the year. Edible delights include raspberries, apples, apricots, plums + more. Watch the sunset from atop the wooden gazebo, and notice the grapevines above. This striking home will appeal to all the senses and is minutes from Montclair/Rockridge shops, Village Market, and CA-13.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krista Miller

License #01441225 Listed on: 09/04/2024

Co-Listed By

Rosie Papazian

Abio Properties License #01937039

Last Buyer's Agent

Xinwei Luo

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02192016

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 7,488 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Rockridge Upper Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48B715981

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCPL
  • Subdivision Name: ROCKRIDGE UPPER
  • Directions: Brod Terrace->Florence or Moraga-Harbord->Florence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Workshop, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: Spa
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Partial, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: Irrigation Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, 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: 7488
  • Parcel Number: 48B715981
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2024
Closed on
Oct 9, 2024
Sold by
Miller Rod P and Miller & Schwartz Family Trust
Bought by
Yu Xinzhu and Gong Jason
Seller's Agent
Krista Miller
Buyer's Agent
Xinwei Luo
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
1.88%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,747,167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$122,167
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,286,333
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$460,834

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2014
Sold by
Schwartz Judy and Judy Schwartz Revocable Living
Bought by
Miller & Schwartz Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2007
Sold by
Schwartz Judy
Bought by
Schwartz Judy and Judy Schwartz Revocable Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1999
Sold by
Dean Daniel P
Bought by
Schwartz Judy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1996
Sold by
Mclaughlin Robert F and Mclaughlin Jane R
Bought by
Dean Daniel P and Dean Kerry L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
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
Yu Xinzhu $1,625,000 Old Republic Title
Miller & Schwartz Family Trust -- None Available
Schwartz Judy -- None Available
Schwartz Judy $514,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dean Daniel P $370,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yu Xinzhu $1,300,000
Previous Owner Schwartz Judy $341,000
Previous Owner Dean Daniel P $296,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,625,000 -- --
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Sold $1,625,000 +1.9% $677 / Sq Ft
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $664 / 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 $11,808 $1,625,000 $487,500 $1,137,500
2024 $11,808 $782,961 $236,988 $552,973
2023 $12,414 $774,474 $232,342 $542,132
2022 $12,106 $752,290 $227,787 $531,503
2021 $11,625 $737,404 $223,321 $521,083
2020 $11,497 $736,771 $221,031 $515,740
2019 $11,096 $722,328 $216,698 $505,630
2018 $10,861 $708,168 $212,450 $495,718
2017 $10,458 $694,284 $208,285 $485,999
2016 $10,142 $680,674 $204,202 $476,472
2015 $10,088 $670,450 $201,135 $469,315
2014 $10,204 $657,318 $197,195 $460,123
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Krista Miller

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Krista Miller

    (510) 612-5546

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Krista Miller
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  • Rosie Papazian

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Rosie Papazian

    Abio Properties

    (510) 610-0702

    2 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Rosie Papazian
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Xinwei Luo

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 528-2200

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Xinwei Luo
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41071955

bridgeMLS

APN: 048B-7159-008-01

California Alameda County Oakland 94618 Upper Rockridge

511 Florence Ave, Oakland, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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