551 53rd St Oakland, CA 94609
Shafter NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,214/month
Highlights
- Attic
- High Ceiling
- Fireplace
- Oakland Technical High School Rated A
- Den
- 4-minute walk to Little Frog Park
About This Home
Remodeled duplex offering two spacious units featuring new windows, flooring, paint, and fixtures throughout. Updated kitchens include quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms are refreshed with tile flooring, modern vanities, a tub/shower combo in one unit and a stall shower in the other. Live in one unit and rent the other, use as an in-law suite, or build an ADU in the large backyard for added income potential. Exterior upgrades include low-maintenance landscaping, new redwood front porch and decking, new roof and large cement backyard that can be used for off-street parking. All remodel work permitted and both sewer lateral and sidewalk certifications are complete. Ideally located just steps from Temescal Alley's shops, dining and activities, in the highly rated Temescal School District. Easy access to UCSF Childrens Hospital, Telegraph Ave, Frogs Park, and Ashby/Rockridge BART stations. A flexible, turnkey opportunity with a motivated seller. WELCOME HOME!
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- 1912
Lot Details
- 4,160 Sq Ft Lot
- Grass Covered Lot
Home Design
- Duplex
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,031 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Den
- Attic
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Low Flow Toliet
- Low Flow Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Parking
- 4 Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wall Furnace
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
Community Details
Overview
Building Details
- Gardener Expense $2,000
- Insurance Expense $2,000
- Maintenance Expense $2,000
- Trash Expense $2,000
- Operating Expense $21,000
- Gross Income $79,800
Map
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,009 | $780,300 | $234,090 | $546,210 |
| 2024 | $12,009 | $765,000 | $229,500 | $535,500 |
| 2023 | $9,380 | $297,433 | $89,230 | $208,203 |
| 2022 | $6,095 | $291,601 | $87,480 | $204,121 |
| 2021 | $5,665 | $285,884 | $85,765 | $200,119 |
| 2020 | $5,599 | $282,953 | $84,886 | $198,067 |
| 2019 | $5,285 | $277,405 | $83,221 | $194,184 |
| 2018 | $5,178 | $271,967 | $81,590 | $190,377 |
| 2017 | $4,939 | $266,634 | $79,990 | $186,644 |
| 2016 | $4,726 | $261,407 | $78,422 | $182,985 |
| 2015 | $4,864 | $257,481 | $77,244 | $180,237 |
| 2014 | $4,774 | $252,438 | $75,731 | $176,707 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2025 04/08/25 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $490 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $750,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | New Conventional |
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82021376
APN: 014-1219-017-00
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