NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5208 Desmond St Oakland, CA 94618

Shafter Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,254,000 - $1,408,520

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 Sq Ft
$1,014/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2021

Last sale price $1,345,000 $1,035 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,779/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2021

Don't miss this ROCKRIDGE Craftsman filled with original charm and room to add your personal touches. Built in 1916, this two bed, one bath home offers a welcoming entryway, spacious living room with fireplace, and formal dining room with gorgeous exposed Redwood, pocket doors, and beautiful built-ins including a rare dropdown secretary desk, all in pristine condition. Gleaming hardwood floors and a circular floor plan lead to an oversized kitchen and bathroom awaiting your updates. Descend from your upper split level bedroom for morning coffee. Enclosed front porch doubles as a handy mudroom. Washer dryer downstairs could be moved up to large kitchen closet. Single car garage could become a home office or ADU. Two Blocks from College Ave. restaurants, shops, Safeway, and more. Make this original charmer your very own with a few personal touches. MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doris Vela

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01280505 Listed on: 02/10/2021

Co-Listed By

COLETTE WASHINGTON

Exp Realty Of California License #01704863

Last Buyer's Agent

JESSICA WAGGONER

MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY License #02084131

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,846

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 014124001400

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,846

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Subdivision Name: ROCKRIDGE
  • Directions: Near 51st St, Broadway, & College Ave
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Laminate, Eat In Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3700
  • Parcel Number: 014124001400
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2021
Closed on
Mar 3, 2021
Sold by
Millar Bruce G and Millar Carolyn Sue
Bought by
Fichtenberg Laura A and Bach Jonathan D
Seller's Agent
Doris Vela
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
JESSICA WAGGONER
MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY
List Price
$1,098,000
Sold Price
$1,345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$247,000
22.5%
Current Estimated Value
$1,317,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$27,120
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.53%
Original Mortgage
$822,000
Outstanding Balance
$738,537
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$574,762

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2019
Sold by
Millar Lynn Allison
Bought by
Janson Christer and Millar Lynn A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2005
Sold by
Bair Vince
Bought by
Millar Lynn Allison and Millar Bruce G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2003
Sold by
Bair Mary K
Bought by
Bair Vince

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
4.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2001
Sold by
Magnani Brackett Thomas Earl and Magnani Brackett Lisa
Bought by
Bair Vince and Bair Mary K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
6.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1996
Sold by
Magnani Velma and Magnani Mario
Bought by
Magnani Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
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
Fichtenberg Laura A $1,345,000 Chicago Title Company
Janson Christer -- None Available
Millar Lynn Allison $760,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Bair Vince -- Old Republic Title Company
Bair Vince $515,000 Chicago Title Co
Magnani Lisa $75,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fichtenberg Laura A $822,000
Previous Owner Millar Lynn Allison $570,000
Previous Owner Bair Vince $22,000
Previous Owner Bair Vince $450,000
Previous Owner Bair Vince $412,000
Previous Owner Magnani Brackett Thomas Earl $148,500
Previous Owner Magnani Lisa $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,345,000 -- --
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Sold $1,345,000 +22.5% $1,035 / Sq Ft
02/13/2021 02/13/21 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2021 02/10/21 For Sale $1,098,000 -- $845 / 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 $19,846 $1,455,854 $436,756 $1,019,098
2024 $19,846 $1,427,313 $428,194 $999,119
2023 $21,131 $1,399,337 $419,801 $979,536
2022 $20,569 $1,371,900 $411,570 $960,330
2021 $14,609 $959,438 $287,831 $671,607
2020 $14,476 $949,604 $284,881 $664,723
2019 $14,011 $930,991 $279,297 $651,694
2018 $13,719 $912,744 $273,823 $638,921
2017 $13,226 $894,854 $268,456 $626,398
2016 $12,865 $877,313 $263,194 $614,119
2015 $12,803 $864,141 $259,242 $604,899
2014 $11,403 $739,000 $221,700 $517,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Doris Vela

    Kw Advisors East Bay

  • COLETTE WASHINGTON

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    COLETTE WASHINGTON

    Exp Realty Of California

    (510) 326-1119

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    COLETTE WASHINGTON
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    JESSICA WAGGONER

    MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40936084

bridgeMLS

APN: 014-1240-014-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94618 Shafter

5208 Desmond St, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 5208 Desmond St, Oakland, CA 94618 since 10 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,317,880, approximately $1,013 per square foot. This property was built in 2016. 5208 Desmond St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, Claremont Middle School, and Oakland Technical High School.

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