$688,888
OPEN SAT 1PM - 4PM

55 8th St Oakland, CA 94607

Chinatown Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,823/month

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,402 Sq Ft
$491 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Lake Merritt Station
  • No HOA
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Tucked into a prime Oakland location just moments from Chinatown, Laney College, BART, and the vibrant shores of Lake Merritt, this property offers a rare opportunity to reimagine and rebuild in the heart of it all. Set on a generous footprint, the home is ready for transformation—an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers with vision. The existing structure requires significant renovation, but the upside is undeniable. With a clean slate to work from, you can design and customize every detail to suit modern living or maximize income potential. The lower level is particularly compelling, offering ample space for the creation of a possible separate unit—perfect for rental income, extended family, or a flexible live/work setup. An existing bathroom on the lower level provides a valuable head start, with the ability to connect to a newly installed sewer line, streamlining future development plans. Whether you’re looking to restore, expand, or completely reimagine, the groundwork is here for something special. All of this in a highly connected location, where dining, transit, education, and recreation are just minutes away. This is more than a fixer—it’s an opportunity to create lasting value in one of Oakland’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Open house Sat April 25 1:00-4:00

Listing Agent

Hedi Kennerknecht

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc. License #01354582 Listed on: 04/23/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Downtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11697

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Skirt: Brick
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500
  • Parcel Number: 11697

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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 $2,353 $29,776 $30,647 $6,129
2024 $2,353 $29,055 $30,046 $6,009
2023 $2,318 $35,348 $29,457 $5,891
2022 $2,173 $27,654 $28,879 $5,775
2021 $1,912 $26,975 $28,313 $5,662
2020 $1,764 $33,627 $28,023 $5,604
2019 $1,589 $32,968 $27,474 $5,494
2018 $1,558 $32,322 $26,935 $5,387
2017 $1,457 $31,688 $26,407 $5,281
2016 $1,305 $31,066 $25,889 $5,177
2015 $1,292 $30,600 $25,500 $5,100
2014 $1,176 $30,001 $25,001 $5,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2026 04/23/26 For Sale $688,888 -- $491 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41132052

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 001-0169-007-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94607 Chinatown

55 8th St, Oakland, CA

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