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Property Description
Echoes of a Timeless Era-1925 Oakland Bungalow on a Corner Lot. Built in 1925, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 987 sq. ft. home captures the charm of a bygone era with original hardwood floors and classic architectural touches throughout. The spacious kitchen has cabinets, and features a vintage O'Keefe & Merritt gas range, along with a refrigerator and stand alone freezer (as-is), offering the perfect canvas for restoration or modern updates. Sitting proudly on a corner lot, the property enjoys an abundance of natural light and an inviting street presence. A half basement provides additional storage or workspace potential, while the generous lot offers room for creativity from gardening to outdoor entertaining. With its solid bones, period details, and priced-to-sell** value, this home echoes a timeless era and invites its next owner to bring new life to its classic Oakland character. ---
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1901 85th Ave
General
- Price: $350,000
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: METROLIST_Cali
- MLS ID: 225139728
- Updated: 11/26/2025
- Added to Site: 72 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Interior Features: Storage Area(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Free Standing Freezer
- Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Wood, Parquet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Walk-In Closet 2+
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Pantry Closet
- Dining Room: Space in Kitchen
- Laundry: Gas Hook-Up, Hookups Only
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Detached
Location
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Moss
- Cross Streets: Birch St.
- Driving Directions: Bancroft left turn on 86th Ave. to Birch turn right to 85th Ave. Property is on the corner.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- School District: Alameda
- Elem School District: Oakland Unified
- Midd School District: Oakland Unified
- High School District: Oakland Unified
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Gas, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
- Heating Fuel: Fireplace(s), Gas, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: See Remarks
- Water: Water District, Public
- Utility Description: Public, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: One Story Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Window Coverings, Window Screens
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 987
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Year Built: 1925
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Lot Dimensions: 3920
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Irrigation System: None
- Topography: Level, Trees Few
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Corner, Curb(s)/Gutter(s)
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Wood, Fenced
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Offer As Is, Trust
- APN: 043-4563-015
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Schools
Schools serving 1901 85th Ave
School District:Oakland Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Oakland Pride Elementary School 8000 Birch Street, Oakland, CA 94621 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Frick United Academy of Language 2845 64th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Coliseum College Prep Academy 1390 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 | 6-12 | 1.2 mi |
Madison Park Academy 6-12 400 Capistrano Drive, Oakland, CA 94603 | 6-12 | 2 mi |
Castlemont High 8601 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1901 85th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/07/2025
Listed
$350,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1901 85th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,320
88%
$35,550
2%
2024
$1,232
-34%
$34,853
2%
2023
$1,855
16%
$34,169
2%
2022
$1,597
109%
$33,500
2%
2021
$763
1%
$32,843
1%
2020
$752
-34%
$32,506
2%
2019
$1,139
3%
$31,869
2%
2018
$1,108
10%
$31,244
2%
2017
$1,008
-22%
$30,631
2%
2016
$1,291
1%
$30,031
2%
2015
$1,278
10%
$29,580
2%
2014
$1,162
2%
$29,000
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2013
$1,139
—
$28,869
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1901 85th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 (MLS# 225139728) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1901 85th Avenue is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on November 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 1901 85th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oakland? You can browse all Oakland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

