NOT LISTED FOR SALE

554 Valle Vista Ave Oakland, CA 94610

Grand Lake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,156,000 - $1,396,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,363 Sq Ft
$928/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 03, 2021

Last sale price $1,400,000 $1,027 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,574/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2021

Beautiful Arts & Crafts style home with a 95 Walk Score®. This spacious house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a study and a bonus room. The original Gumwood paneling and built-in bookcases accent the cozy fireplace in the living room, as does the lovely built-in hutch in the formal dining room. Move in ready and freshly painted inside and out. Each of the rooms are filled with natural light. The hardwood floors have been refinished, there is new carpeting and new light fixtures throughout. The kitchenette downstairs is perfect for in-laws or a potential rental. The large deck leads you out to the lush, green backyard. The lovely front yard has California native, drought resistant plants on a low maintenance irrigation system. Complete a with garage and off-street parking: this home is just a few blocks to Safeway, Farmers Market, local Grand Avenue shops and restaurants as well as main freeways and Public Transit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Selmanoff

West End Real Estate Group License #01251336 Listed on: 08/04/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Leah Stapleton

Century 21 Epic License #01367417

Century 21 Epic

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,206

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 4,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Grand Lake Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010082708200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,206

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Subdivision Name: GRAND LAKE
  • Directions: Grand Ave to Elwood to Valle Vista
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Study, Utility Room, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Deck

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 4320
  • Parcel Number: 010082708200
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2021
Closed on
Aug 23, 2021
Sold by
Speakman Joyce L
Bought by
Garcia Rachel J
Seller's Agent
Scott Selmanoff
West End Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Leah Stapleton
Century 21 Epic
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
27.85%
Current Estimated Value
$1,264,477

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$135,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.23%
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
Garcia Rachel J $1,400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Speakman Joyce L $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
09/03/2021 09/03/21 Sold $1,400,000 +27.9% $1,027 / Sq Ft
08/19/2021 08/19/21 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $803 / 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 $20,206 $1,485,680 $445,704 $1,039,976
2024 $20,206 $1,456,560 $436,968 $1,019,592
2023 $21,393 $1,428,000 $428,400 $999,600
2022 $20,947 $1,400,000 $420,000 $980,000
2021 $6,374 $360,801 $110,340 $257,461
2020 $6,302 $364,030 $109,209 $254,821
2019 $6,023 $356,894 $107,068 $249,826
2018 $5,898 $349,897 $104,969 $244,928
2017 $5,656 $343,037 $102,911 $240,126
2016 $5,113 $336,312 $100,893 $235,419
2015 $5,397 $331,262 $99,378 $231,884
2014 $5,219 $324,774 $97,432 $227,342
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Scott Selmanoff

    West End Real Estate Group

  • Leah Stapleton

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Leah Stapleton

    Century 21 Epic

    (510) 684-1455

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Leah Stapleton
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40961656

bridgeMLS

APN: 010-0827-082-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94610 Grand Lake

554 Valle Vista Ave, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 554 Valle Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 since 04 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,264,477, approximately $927 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 554 Valle Vista Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Piedmont Avenue Elementary School, Westlake Middle School, and Oakland Technical High School.

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