NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5844 Merriewood Dr Oakland, CA 94611

Merriewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,015,000 - $1,176,438

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,131 Sq Ft
$956/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2020

Last sale price $1,050,000 $928 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,627/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cottage
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2020

This light filled home is a hidden 1926 cottage on top of the hill with filtered bay views. A wonderful split level 3 bedroom 2 bath located on a private corner lot. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath , kitchen, living room, dining room, and huge sunny deck. The attached 3rd bedroom 1 bath lower section has enough room for both use as an office & bedroom. The home is elevated above the road. There is access to the carport via a rear alley. Newer windows with fabulous garden views. The home features wood floors,vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and incredible charm. The large deck is a tranquil oasis surrounded by meandering gardens with multiple sunny and shady spots to to enjoy this urban paradise. The yard is lush with flower & fern-filled nooks, grape vines, mature trees: lemon, plum, palm, apple. The raised garden beds and fountain are swarmed by humming birds. Offers July 22 2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brett Caires

License #00958328 Listed on: 07/12/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Futral

License #01257605

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,895

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,885 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Merriewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48G74231

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,895

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Merriewood
  • Directions: Thornhill to Merriewood
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Partial
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6885
  • Parcel Number: 48G74231

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2020
Closed on
Aug 4, 2020
Sold by
Jensen Kenneth F and Browne Susan M
Bought by
Astier Yann A and Astier Sophie
Seller's Agent
Brett Caires
Buyer's Agent
Linda Futral
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
16.67%
Current Estimated Value
$1,156,618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,618
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.58%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$748,169
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$332,941

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2012
Sold by
Jensen Kenneth F and Browne Susan M
Bought by
Jensen Kenneth F and Browne Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,500
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2004
Sold by
Jensen Kenneth and Browne Susan
Bought by
Jensen Kenneth and Browne Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$431,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1998
Sold by
Marcus Andrea and Manson Geoffrey
Bought by
Jensen Kenneth and Browne Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,800
Interest Rate
6.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1998
Sold by
Solomon Richard C and Zimmer Jana
Bought by
Manson Geoffrey A and Marcus Andrea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1995
Sold by
Lewis Edward C
Bought by
Lewis Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
9.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1995
Sold by
Macconnell Claris and Lewis Margaret
Bought by
Manson Geoffrey and Marcus Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
9.2%
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
Astier Yann A $1,050,000 Old Republic Title Company
Jensen Kenneth F -- Chicago Title Company
Jensen Kenneth -- Chicago Title Company
Jensen Kenneth $316,000 Old Republic Title Company
Manson Geoffrey A -- Old Republic Title Company
Lewis Margaret -- Northwestern Title Company
Manson Geoffrey $230,000 Northwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Astier Yann A $840,000
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth F $42,959
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth F $150,000
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth F $371,500
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth $150,000
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth $431,000
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth $383,000
Previous Owner Browne Susan $455,000
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth $40,000
Previous Owner Jensen Kenneth $252,800
Previous Owner Manson Geoffrey $184,000
Closed Jensen Kenneth $31,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,050,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,050,000 -- --
08/11/2020 08/11/20 Sold $1,050,000 +16.7% $928 / Sq Ft
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2020 07/12/20 For Sale $900,000 -- $796 / 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 $15,895 $1,129,540 $340,962 $795,578
2024 $15,895 $1,107,260 $334,278 $779,982
2023 $16,777 $1,092,420 $327,726 $764,694
2022 $16,399 $1,064,000 $321,300 $749,700
2021 $15,824 $1,043,000 $315,000 $735,000
2020 $7,598 $452,956 $136,173 $316,783
2019 $7,287 $444,077 $133,504 $310,573
2018 $7,133 $435,371 $130,887 $304,484
2017 $6,851 $426,836 $128,321 $298,515
2016 $6,600 $418,468 $125,805 $292,663
2015 $6,562 $412,183 $123,916 $288,267
2014 $6,563 $404,109 $121,488 $282,621
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Brett Caires

    (925) 550-9171

    15 Total Sales

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  • Linda Futral

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Linda Futral

    (925) 980-3561

    136 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40912106

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 048G-7423-001-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94611 Merriewood

5844 Merriewood Dr, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 5844 Merriewood Dr, Oakland, CA 94611 since 12 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,081,110, approximately $955 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 5844 Merriewood Dr 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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