This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
$1,650,000
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
Property Description
Perched on a hillside in a quiet, established neighborhood, this stunning 1918 California Prairie home offers a private retreat just steps from Grand Ave. Thoughtful updates, including luxurious bathrooms and a designer kitchen with French doors to the patio, blend seamlessly with its historic charm. A garden terrace with a fountain, magnolia tree, and roses leads to the spacious front porch. Inside, high ceilings, wood floors, and abundant natural light create a warm, inviting space. The dining room's built-ins and casement windows enhance its elegance. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms offer ample closets and scenic views showcasing the terraced backyard that features palms, a Japanese maple, and a bluestone patio perfect for entertaining. The partially finished lower level provides flexibility for a workshop, wine cellar, gym, or storage. With a separate entrance and a half bath with a partially finished shower creates the potential for an in-law unit or junior ADU! Solidly built and beautifully maintained, this home is a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern convenience.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 525 Valle Vista Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,650,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41088149
- Added to Site: 331 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Bonus Room, Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Piped
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
- Primary Bathroom: Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Stone, Walk-In Closet, Window
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Stone Counter, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Icemaker Hookup, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Grand Lake
- Driving Directions: Grand Ave to Elwood Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Prairie
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Living Area: 2,106 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1918
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Dimensions: 6098.4
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot
- Lot Description: Irregular Lot
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $567
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1082735
Listed by Compass, Emma Hopkins and Compass, Simon Motley
Sold by The GRUBB Company, Leonore Deaton
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 525 Valle Vista Ave
School District:Oakland Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4314 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Westlake Middle School 2629 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Oakland Technical High School 4351 BRd.way, Oakland, CA 94611 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 525 Valle Vista Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/27/2025
Sold
$1,650,000
38.08%
MLS
3/05/2025
Listed
$1,195,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
525 Valle Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 (MLS# 41088149) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,650,000 on March 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 525 Valle Vista Ave? 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.

