Welcome to 920 55th in the Santa Fe neighborhood of North Oakland. Cozy 1912 Craftsman with charisma and charm ready for the next owner's vision. Great flow with entryway, dining and living in from and large kitchen leading to the yard in the rear. Craftstman moldings and features and built in hutch and bookshelves. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom complete the main floor. Private backyard with ample storage and access to a semi finished downstairs lower basement / garage area, perfect for work shop, art den, or future expansion. There is already a bathroom and potential bedroom/office in addition to the garage, workshop and storage spaces. Possible Renovation Loan or Liveable Fixer opportunity for the right energetic, patient and skilled Buyer. Centrally located near Temescal, Berkeley, Bart and Freeways. Sweet spot with fewer neighbors across the street = more privacy. Bring your tape measure and creativity and come see the opportunity on 55th between Adeline and Market in the middle of the action near the North Oakland / Berkeley / Emeryville Border. Please do not disturb occupants.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Danny Desmidt
CompassLicense #02143813Listed on: 06/19/2025
Co-Listed By
Andrew Pitarre
CompassLicense #01867911
Last Buyer's Agent
Charles Cook
Red Oak RealtyLicense #01253342
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,401
Year Built
1912
Lot Details
0
Parking
1
Listing Details
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
Subdivision Name: SANTA FE
Directions: Stanford>Adeline>55th
Special Features: None
Year Built: 1912
Interior Features
Other Equipment: None
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 2
Fireplace Features: Brick
Fireplaces: 1
Total Bedrooms: 5
Stories: 1
Exterior Features
Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood
Foundation Details: Other
Property Condition: Existing
Roof: Shingle
Garage/Parking
Covered Parking Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Front
Utilities
Laundry Features: None
Cooling: None
Heating Yn: Yes
Electric: No Solar
Condo/Co-op/Association
Association Name: Bridge AOR
Lot Info
Lot Size Sq Ft: 3150
Ownership History
DateNameOwned ForOwner Type
Jan 2025 - PresentScotchler Malcolm and Meyer Flora7 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2025
Sold by
Scotchler John
Bought by
Scotchler Malcolm and Meyer Flora
Aug 2005 - Jan 2025Scotchler Alice U and Scotchler John N19 Years and 5 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2005
Sold by
Scotchler John N
Bought by
Scotchler Alice U and Scotchler John N
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,300
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Jul 2005 - Aug 2005Scotchler John N1 Month
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Scotchler Flora Meyer
Bought by
Scotchler John N
Nov 2003 - Jul 2005Meyer Flora and Scotchler John N1 Year and 8 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 17, 2003
Sold by
Meyer Flora
Bought by
Meyer Flora and Scotchler John N
Oct 2000 - Nov 2003Meyer Flora3 Years and 1 Month
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 6, 2000
Sold by
Rossi Jon C and Rossi Donald L
Bought by
Meyer Flora
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,200
Interest Rate
10.25%
Oct 2000 - Oct 2000Rossi Donald LLess than a month
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 3, 2000
Sold by
Rossi Kathe
Bought by
Rossi Donald L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,200
Interest Rate
10.25%
Jun 1996 - Oct 2000Rossi Jon C and Rossi Donald L4 Years and 4 Months
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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
Administrators Deed
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None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer
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--
Quit Claim Deed
--
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Interfamily Deed Transfer
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Grant Deed
$149,000
Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer
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Placer Title Company
Gift Deed
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Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
Date
Status
Loan Amount
Loan Type
Open
$1,290,000
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed
$1,290,000
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed
$772,500
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed
$604,500
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed
$570,000
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed
$158,300
New Conventional
Previous Owner
$119,200
No Value Available
Closed
$14,900
No Value Available
Source: Public Records
Property History
Date
Event
Price
Change
Sq Ft Price
08/04/202508/04/25
Sold
$630,000
-3.1%
$615 / Sq Ft
07/07/202507/07/25
Pending
--
--
--
06/27/202506/27/25
Price Changed
$650,000
+30.3%
$634 / Sq Ft
06/19/202506/19/25
For Sale
$499,000
--
$487 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Source: Public Records
Tax History
Year
Tax Paid
Tax AssessmentTax 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.
This home is located at 920 55th St, Emeryville, CA 94608 and is currently priced at $630,000, approximately $614 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 920 55th St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Sankofa United Elementary School, Claremont Middle School, and Oakland Technical High School.
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