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Property Description
Welcome to 3856 West Street, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Oakland's Longfellow neighborhood, offering a wonderful opportunity to make the space your own. Built in 1912 the home retains plenty of original character, including hardwood floors, rich wood trim and ceiling beams, and a classic fireplace that give the main living areas warmth and personality. The flexible two-story layout provides four bedrooms and generous living spaces. Out back, a spacious yard with mature greenery and an existing deck provides a true blank canvas-ready for gardening, outdoor dining, entertaining, or creating your own private urban retreat. A detached garage provides additional parking, storage, or workshop potential. The location is a major highlight, with convenient access to MacArthur BART for commuting throughout the Bay Area, along with nearby shopping, dining, cafés, and neighborhood amenities throughout Temescal and Telegraph Avenue. Temescal Alley offers independent shops and local favorites nearby, while Bay Street Emeryville provides additional shopping, dining, and entertainment just a short drive away. With its original character, spacious floor plan, outdoor space, and central North Oakland location, 3856 West Street is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Property can be delivered vacant at close of escrow.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3856 West St
General
- Price: $749,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41147178
- Updated: 9/11/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: No Additional Rooms
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick
- Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Gas Range/Cooktop
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Longfellow
- Driving Directions: West St.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Exterior Const.: Shingle Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Year Built: 1912
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Dimensions: 3200
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $446
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1296322
Listed by Compass, Akali Moju
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Schools
Schools serving 3856 West St
School District:Oakland Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emerson Elementary School, Oakland, CA 4803 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Westlake Middle School 2629 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Mcclymonds High School 2607 Myrtle Street, Oakland, CA 94607 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3856 West St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2026
Listed
$749,000
—
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 3856 West St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,320
—
$83,949
2%
2025
$8,320
120%
$82,302
2%
2024
$3,774
-7%
$80,689
2%
2023
$4,065
-33%
$79,107
2%
2022
$6,051
79%
$77,555
2%
2021
$3,372
32%
$76,035
1%
2020
$2,564
-55%
$75,256
2%
2019
$5,677
80%
$73,780
2%
2018
$3,156
51%
$72,334
2%
2017
$2,090
1%
$70,916
2%
2016
$2,076
-27%
$69,525
2%
2015
$2,857
15%
$68,482
2%
2014
$2,482
-14%
$67,140
—
2013
$2,890
—
$66,837
—
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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3856 West St, Oakland, CA 94608 (MLS# 41147178) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 3856 West St is currently listed for $749,000 and was received on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 3856 West St? 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.

