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Property Description
Welcome to 653 55th Street-a distinguished brown shingle home featuring abundant natural light and manyrecent upgrades, and move-in ready. Built in 1909, the property showcases original details and charm, including hardwood floors and formal living and dining rooms, all with sunny exposures. The home offers two generously sized bedrooms and a third smaller bedroom, ideal for a child's room or dedicated office space. Both the kitchen and bathroom have been updated with modern, stylish finishes. The kitchen provides opens to an expansive deck and patio area-perfect for entertaining. The sizable backyard includes ample space for outdoor activities and dedicated planter boxes for gardening enthusiasts. Additional amenities include an attached garage, basement storage, and an EV charging station located by the garage. Recent improvements include a newer roof, central furnace, tankless hot water heater, upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, and a modernized sewer lateral. Situated in a prime Oakland location with a Walkscore of 93 + Bikescore of 94, you're close to Temescal shops and restaurants, as well as Rockridge BART and shops, too.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 653 55th St
General
- Sold For: $1,280,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41120790
- Added to Site: 80 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Decorative, Dining Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Parking
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Bushrod
- Driving Directions: Shattuck to 55th St.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
- Exterior Const.: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: One Story
- Living Area: 1,322 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1909
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
- Lot Features: Level
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $719
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 14121331
Listed by BHG RE Reliance Partners, Richard Matus
Sold by Vanguard Properties, Maria Cavallo-Merrion
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Schools
Schools serving 653 55th St
School District:Oakland Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sankofa United Elementary School 581 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94609 | PK-8 | 0.5 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 | 0.8 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 653 55th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/13/2026
Sold
$1,280,000
34.74%
MLS
1/13/2026
Listed
$950,000
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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.
653 55th St, Oakland, CA 94609 (MLS# 41120790) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,280,000 on February 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 653 55th 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.

