523 Fairmount Ave Oakland, CA 94611
Grand Lake NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,548/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
- Living Room
- Oakland Technical High School Rated A
- Wine Refrigerator
- Low Maintenance Yard
About This Home
523 Fairmount Ave is a grand, 2,063 sqft (per tax records) fully-detached, updated Craftsman bathed in natural light from every side, featuring 4 bedrooms plus a family room/office, 3 full updated bathrooms, and a large yard. High ceilings and original hardwood flooring carry the period detail from room to room. The layout blends old world charm with modern conveniences, flowing naturally from the living room through the dining area and kitchen and offers two convenient ways to access the large, flat yard, perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with the family on warm summer days. A flexible bonus room (office/family room) off the main living space adds even more room to gather. The large, updated kitchen with high-end appliances provides generous counter space and storage, whether you're cooking for two or hosting a crowd. An updated full bathroom, with convenient interior and exterior access, rounds out this level. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms all on one level, perfect for families. The front primary bedroom has an updated en-suite bathroom. The stylish hallway bathroom was extensively remodeled in 2025 and includes laundry for additional convenience. There are 3 additional bright bedrooms with multiple windows including the back bedrooms which enjoy pleasant neighborhood views. The low-maintenance backyard gives you room to spread out for a quiet morning outside sipping coffee or a full day of fun with family and friends. This home has been cherished by the current owners and it shows with the numerous upgrades including: A newer roof, upgraded 200-amp electrical panel and additional upgraded wiring, newer heat pump for efficient heating and cooling, tankless water heater, and a replaced sewer lateral among others. Ideally located just steps from vibrant Piedmont Ave, with its extensive amenities offering everything you need, including restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, a 3-minute drive to the Grand Lake District and Lake Merritt, and easy access to transportation including BART, transbay bus, and nearby freeway access. After a long day at work or a night out on the town, this wonderful home perched high off the street, provides the perfect place to experience a warm and welcoming respite from the busy world below.
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Saturday, September 19, 20261:00 to 4:00 pm9/19/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:009/19/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00523 Fairmount Ave is a grand, 2,063 sqft (per tax records) fully-detached, updated Craftsman bathed in natural light, featuring 4 bedrooms plus a family room/office and 3 full updated bathrooms. High ceilings and original hardwood flooring carry period detail throughout, flowing into a large, flat yard perfect for entertaining. The large, updated kitchen with high-end appliances offers generous counter space and storage, whether you're cooking for two or hosting a crowd. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms all on one level, including an updated primary en-suite and a remodeled hallway bath with laundry. Numerous upgrades include a newer roof, upgraded 200-amp electrical panel, newer heat pump, tankless water heater, and replaced sewer lateral. Ideally located just steps from vibrant Piedmont Ave's restaurants, shopping, and coffee shops, a 3-minute drive to Grand Lake and Lake Merritt, with easy access to BART, transbay bus, and freeways. After a long day at work or a night out on the town, this wonderful home perched high off the street provides the perfect place to experience a warm and welcoming respite from the busy world below.Add to Calendar
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Sunday, September 20, 20261:00 to 4:00 pm9/20/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:009/20/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00523 Fairmount Ave is a grand, 2,063 sqft (per tax records) fully-detached, updated Craftsman bathed in natural light, featuring 4 bedrooms plus a family room/office and 3 full updated bathrooms. High ceilings and original hardwood flooring carry period detail throughout, flowing into a large, flat yard perfect for entertaining. The large, updated kitchen with high-end appliances offers generous counter space and storage, whether you're cooking for two or hosting a crowd. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms all on one level, including an updated primary en-suite and a remodeled hallway bath with laundry. Numerous upgrades include a newer roof, upgraded 200-amp electrical panel, newer heat pump, tankless water heater, and replaced sewer lateral. Ideally located just steps from vibrant Piedmont Ave's restaurants, shopping, and coffee shops, a 3-minute drive to Grand Lake and Lake Merritt, with easy access to BART, transbay bus, and freeways. After a long day at work or a night out on the town, this wonderful home perched high off the street provides the perfect place to experience a warm and welcoming respite from the busy world below.Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1912 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 4,200 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Landscaped
- Low Maintenance Yard
Interior Spaces
- 2,063 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Attic
Kitchen
- Free-Standing Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient HVAC
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Heat Pump System
- High-Efficiency Water Heater
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,727 | $1,259,091 | $379,827 | $886,264 |
| 2025 | $17,097 | $1,234,270 | $372,381 | $868,889 |
| 2024 | $17,097 | $1,209,934 | $365,080 | $851,854 |
| 2023 | $18,073 | $1,193,077 | $357,923 | $835,154 |
| 2022 | $17,679 | $1,162,684 | $350,905 | $818,779 |
| 2021 | $17,077 | $1,139,758 | $344,027 | $802,731 |
| 2020 | $16,912 | $1,135,000 | $340,500 | $794,500 |
| 2019 | $6,857 | $417,871 | $125,412 | $292,459 |
| 2018 | $6,715 | $409,680 | $122,954 | $286,726 |
| 2017 | $6,447 | $401,650 | $120,544 | $281,106 |
| 2016 | $6,205 | $393,777 | $118,181 | $275,596 |
| 2015 | $6,170 | $387,864 | $116,406 | $271,458 |
| 2014 | $6,212 | $380,268 | $114,127 | $266,141 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 09/16/26 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | -- | $531 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,135,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $99,000 | Fidelity National Title Co |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $890,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $908,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $182,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $405,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $385,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $255,000 | Negative Amortization | |
| Previous Owner | $198,000 | No Value Available |
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 426163334
APN: 010-0807-061-00
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