$1,280,000
SOLD FEB 13, 2026

653 55th St Oakland, CA 94609

Bushrod Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,322 Sq Ft
5,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$968 Per Sq Ft

35% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Dover Street Park

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome to 653 55th Street—a distinguished brown shingle home featuring abundant natural light and manyrecent upgrades, and move-in ready. Built in 1909, the property showcases original details and charm, including hardwood floors and formal living and dining rooms, all with sunny exposures. The home offers two generously sized bedrooms and a third smaller bedroom, ideal for a child’s room or dedicated office space. Both the kitchen and bathroom have been updated with modern, stylish finishes. The kitchen provides opens to an expansive deck and patio area—perfect for entertaining. The sizable backyard includes ample space for outdoor activities and dedicated planter boxes for gardening enthusiasts. Additional amenities include an attached garage, basement storage, and an EV charging station located by the garage. Recent improvements include a newer roof, central furnace, tankless hot water heater, upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, and a modernized sewer lateral. Situated in a prime Oakland location with a Walkscore of 93 + Bikescore of 94, you're close to Temescal shops and restaurants, as well as Rockridge BART and shops, too.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Matus

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01120689 Listed on: 01/13/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Cavallo-merrion

Vanguard Properties License #01493849

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,322 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Bushrod Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

5,200 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Level
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.12
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Special Conditions: Offer As Is
  • Subdivision Name: BUSHROD
  • Directions: Shattuck to 55th St.
  • Architectural Style: Shingle
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1322
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Dining Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5200

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2023
Sold by
Yang Shirley and Chastain Zachary
Bought by
Zachary Chastain & Shirley Yang Trust and Yang

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2019
Sold by
Guyton Beverly Ellene
Bought by
Chastain Zachary and Yang Shirley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$816,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2019
Sold by
Cooper Tracye Lynn and Hogg Adrienne Leigh
Bought by
Guyton Beverly Ellene

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2018
Sold by
Guyton Beverly Ellene
Bought by
Guyton Beverly Ellene and Cooper Tracye Lynn
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,020,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $816,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Sold $1,280,000 +34.7% $968 / Sq Ft
01/28/2026 01/28/26 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2026 01/13/26 For Sale $950,000 -- $719 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $15,635 $1,108,502 $446,201 $669,301
2024 $15,635 $1,086,633 $437,453 $656,180
2023 $16,499 $1,072,193 $428,877 $643,316
2022 $16,126 $1,044,170 $420,468 $630,702
2021 $15,557 $1,023,566 $412,226 $618,340
2020 $15,634 $1,020,000 $408,000 $612,000
2019 $12,718 $762,197 $232,967 $529,230
2018 $2,640 $47,837 $31,245 $16,592
2017 $2,553 $46,898 $30,632 $16,266
2016 $2,241 $45,978 $30,031 $15,947
2015 $2,276 $45,288 $29,580 $15,708
2014 $2,155 $44,401 $29,001 $15,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Richard Matus

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Maria Cavallo-merrion

    Vanguard Properties

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41120790

bridgeMLS

APN: 014-1213-031-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94609 Bushrod

653 55th St, Oakland, CA

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