NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5725 Grisborne Ave Oakland, CA 94611

Merriewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,307,000 - $1,588,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,766 Sq Ft
$509/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 09, 2020

Last sale price $1,350,000 $488 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,367/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

5725Gisborne.com. Located in Montclair, one of Oakland’s most popular neighborhoods, this beautiful two-story home features wonderful indoor and outdoor living spaces, combining mid-century architecture with many modern updates. With approximately 2,766 square feet of living space, this home provides comfort and functionality for any buyer’s needs. Features include hardwood floors, updated kitchen, 2 updated bathrooms, terraced backyard with lower and upper decks, 2 garages, new electrical service, and a roof tune-up, all on a 15,432 square foot lot. The sewer lateral was replaced in October 2020. The kitchen and family room lead to a wonderful outdoor deck space ideal for entertaining or relaxation. Terraced gardens adorned with mature roses lead to a second private deck and garden area with a large undeveloped third level above. This wonderful home is just minutes to the Thornhill shopping district, Thornhill & Montclair elementary schools, Montclair Village shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin C. Brown

Better Homes Realty License #00644175 Listed on: 11/07/2020

Better Homes Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Valdez

Vanguard Properties License #01437535

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,296

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Montclair Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48G741941

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,296

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Subdivision Name: MONTCLAIR HILLS
  • Directions: East on Thornhill Dr-left on Grisborne
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Parking Lot, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, Central
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Other
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15432
  • Parcel Number: 48G741941
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Jenkins Martin Joseph and The Martin Joseph Jenkins Trus
Bought by
Abagyan Lily and Hovsepyan Hayk
Seller's Agent
Kevin C. Brown
Better Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Valdez
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
4.25%
Current Estimated Value
$1,408,735

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,735
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2010
Sold by
Jenkins Martin J
Bought by
Jenkins Martin Joseph and The Martin Joseph Jenkins Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Hirschfield C J and C J Hirschfield 2006 Living Tr
Bought by
Jenkins Martin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$695,200
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2006
Sold by
Mckechnie Douglas I and Mckechnie Hirschfield C
Bought by
Mckechnie Douglas L and The Douglas I Mckechnie 2006 L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2000
Sold by
Mckechnie Douglas I Hirschfield Caroly
Bought by
Mckechnie Douglas I and Mckechnie Hirschfield C
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
Abagyan Lily $1,350,000 Chicago Title Company
Jenkins Martin Joseph -- None Available
Jenkins Martin J $869,000 Old Republic Title Company
Mckechnie Douglas L -- None Available
Hirschfield C J -- None Available
Mckechnie Douglas I -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jenkins Martin Joseph $50,000
Previous Owner Jenkins Martin Joseph $1,000,000
Previous Owner Jenkins Martin Joseph $30,000
Previous Owner Jenkins Martin Joseph $770,000
Previous Owner Jenkins Marin Joseph $30,300
Previous Owner Jenkins Martin Joseph $750,000
Previous Owner Jenkins Martin J $86,900
Previous Owner Jenkins Martin J $695,200
Previous Owner Hirschfield C J $50,000
Previous Owner Hirschfield C J $50,000
Previous Owner Mckechnie D I $105,962
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
12/09/2020 12/09/20 Sold $1,350,000 +4.2% $488 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2020 11/07/20 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $468 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $20,296 $1,461,266 $438,380 $1,022,886
2024 $20,296 $1,432,620 $429,786 $1,002,834
2023 $21,433 $1,404,540 $421,362 $983,178
2022 $20,965 $1,377,000 $413,100 $963,900
2021 $20,289 $1,350,000 $405,000 $945,000
2020 $15,702 $1,025,627 $307,688 $717,939
2019 $15,215 $1,005,518 $301,655 $703,863
2018 $14,884 $985,810 $295,743 $690,067
2017 $14,348 $966,484 $289,945 $676,539
2016 $13,957 $947,540 $284,262 $663,278
2015 $13,880 $933,314 $279,994 $653,320
2014 $13,931 $915,038 $274,511 $640,527
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kevin C. Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kevin C. Brown

    Better Homes Realty

    (510) 593-4780

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Kevin C. Brown
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  • David Valdez

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    David Valdez

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 593-6100

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    David Valdez
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40928449

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 048G-7419-041-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94611 Merriewood

5725 Grisborne Ave, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 5725 Grisborne Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 since 07 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,408,735, approximately $509 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 5725 Grisborne Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thornhill Elementary School, Montera Middle School, and Skyline High School.

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