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Property Description
Remodeled duplex offering two spacious units featuring new windows, flooring, paint, and fixtures throughout. Updated kitchens include quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms are refreshed with tile flooring, modern vanities, a tub/shower combo in one unit and a stall shower in the other. Live in one unit and rent the other, use as an in-law suite, or build an ADU in the large backyard for added income potential. Exterior upgrades include low-maintenance landscaping, new redwood front porch and decking, new roof and large cement backyard that can be used for off-street parking. All remodel work permitted and both sewer lateral and sidewalk certifications are complete. Ideally located just steps from Temescal Alley's shops, dining and activities, in the highly rated Temescal School District. Easy access to UCSF Childrens Hospital, Telegraph Ave, Frogs Park, and Ashby/Rockridge BART stations. A flexible, turnkey opportunity with a motivated seller. WELCOME HOME!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 551 53rd St
General
- Price: $995,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82021376
- Updated: 9/12/2025
- Added to Site: 128 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: High Ceiling
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Other Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
- Security/Safety: None
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: Oakland Zip Code 94609
- County: Alameda
- Cross Streets: Shattuck Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Fireplace , Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
- Telecomm.: Cable TV
- Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
- Metering: Separate Electric, Separate Gas, Separate Water
Structural Information
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier, Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Disability Access: None
- Square Feet: 2,031
- Year Built: 1912
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Square Feet: 868
- Bedrooms: 2
Unit 2
- Square Feet: 1189
- Bedrooms: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0955
- Minimum Lot Size: 4160
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,160
- Building Sites: 1
- Grounds/Landscape: Low Maintenance
- Zoning: RU-4
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Low-Flow Shower, Low-Flow Toilet
Listed by Trade-In Real Estate, John Flaniken
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Schools
Schools serving 551 53rd St
School District:Oakland Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emerson Elementary School, Oakland, CA 4803 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Claremont Middle School 5750 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Oakland Technical High School 4351 BRd.way, Oakland, CA 94611 | 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 551 53rd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2025
Listed
$995,000
32.67%
MLS
5/09/2023
Sold
$750,000
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Public Record
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 551 53rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,476
4%
$780,300
2%
2024
$12,009
28%
$765,000
157%
2023
$9,380
54%
$297,433
2%
2022
$6,095
8%
$291,601
2%
2021
$5,665
1%
$285,884
1%
2020
$5,599
6%
$282,953
2%
2019
$5,285
2%
$277,405
2%
2018
$5,178
5%
$271,967
2%
2017
$4,939
5%
$266,634
2%
2016
$4,726
-3%
$261,407
2%
2015
$4,864
2%
$257,481
2%
2014
$4,774
1%
$252,438
—
2013
$4,723
—
$251,300
—
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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551 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94609 (MLS# ML82021376) is a Duplex property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 551 53rd St is currently listed for $995,000 and was received on September 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 551 53rd St? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Oakland? You can browse all Oakland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

