537 Chester St Oakland, CA 94607
West Oakland NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,113/month
Total Views
1,011
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,484
Sq Ft
$468
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Wooded Lot
- 1-minute walk to West Oakland Station
- No Heating
- No HOA
About This Home
Duplex -One Unit Delivered Vacant – Perfect for an owner user or any investor | -Oversized 3,125 SqFt lot – Room for ADU’s | -Directly Across the Street from West Oakland BART Station – 15 minute commute to SF Financial District and connectivity to the entire Bay Area | 81 Walk Score (Very Walkable) | 67 Transit Score (Good Transit) | 96 Bike Score (Biker’s Paradise) This well-located duplex presents an excellent investment or owner-user opportunity, with attractive seller financing terms available. One unit will be delivered vacant, offering two spacious bedrooms, one bathroom, a dedicated laundry room, and an open-concept kitchen and living area. Situated on an oversized lot, the property offers ample space and potential for future ADU development (buyer to verify). Ideally located directly across from the West Oakland BART Station, this property provides unbeatable access to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area — perfect for commuters and tenants alike.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,169
Year Built
- Built in 1885
Lot Details
- 3,125 Sq Ft Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- No Garage
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- West Oak Subdivision
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,169 | $98,703 | $29,611 | $69,092 |
| 2023 | $3,184 | $96,767 | $29,030 | $67,737 |
| 2022 | $3,021 | $94,870 | $28,461 | $66,409 |
| 2021 | $2,740 | $93,011 | $27,903 | $65,108 |
| 2020 | $2,708 | $92,058 | $27,617 | $64,441 |
| 2019 | $2,513 | $90,253 | $27,076 | $63,177 |
| 2018 | $2,464 | $88,484 | $26,545 | $61,939 |
| 2017 | $2,336 | $86,750 | $26,025 | $60,725 |
| 2016 | $2,170 | $85,048 | $25,514 | $59,534 |
| 2015 | $2,154 | $83,771 | $25,131 | $58,640 |
| 2014 | $2,065 | $82,131 | $24,639 | $57,492 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | For Sale | $695,000 | -- | $468 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $78,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $153,550 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $448,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $367,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $335,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $248,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $192,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $20,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $158,100 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $130,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $95,250 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $11,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $5,785 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41103947
APN: 004-0101-005-00
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