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$799,000

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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • Updated 10 days ago
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Encircled by a lush English garden, this Edwardian era house incorporates classical architectural features that are less fussy than those of the previous Victorian era, such as the decorative corner pilasters that adorn its exterior and the imaginative custom built-ins and wainscoting that grace the formal dining room. Happily, this home exhibits the Edwardian era's wider rooms and larger windows than those of its predecessor's period, allowing a maximum of natural light to enter. The open layout of the living room and dining room creates a spacious area in which to entertain while not sacrificing the coziness of a well lived-in home. Having all 3 bedrooms on the upper level offers an excellent separation of space. Each level boasts divided bathrooms - a separate shower stall downstairs and sinks in both the "water closet" and shower room upstairs -- making for exceptional convenience. The size of the breakfast room off the kitchen allows both casual dining as well as a home office space overlooking the spectacular rear garden. The current owners have lovingly created the feeling of living day and night in a veritable Garden of Eden thoughtfully designed to offer up blooming plants and shrubs year round. A generous use of solar lighting welcomes evening visitors into the front yard, encourages the use of the backyard as a true extension of the home's living space, and allows afternoon gatherings to last well into the evening. The Hoover-Foster neighborhood is nearly equidistant to 2 of Oakland's dining & entertainment districts: both Temescal & Uptown are just minutes away, as are the MacArthur & 19th St. BART stations!

Full Property Details for 688 31st St

General

  • Price: $799,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41142795
  • Updated: 9/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace(s): Decorative, Dining Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Split Bath, Shower Stall, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Primary Bathroom: Skylight(s), Split Bath, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Multiple Shower Heads, Stone, Window

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Tandem, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), No Garage

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Alameda
  • Subdivision: Hoover-Foster
  • Driving Directions: MLK Jr. Way or West St to 31st St

School Information

  • School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Elem School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Edwardian
  • Model: Edwardian
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Bay Window(s), Window Coverings
  • Stories/Levels: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1904

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 4900
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Front Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $452

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 971411

Listed by Vanguard Properties, Lorri Arazi

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    Vanguard Properties

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Schools serving 688 31st St

School District:Oakland Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Hoover Elementary School, Oakland, CA
890 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA 94608
K-50.2 mi
Westlake Middle School
2629 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612
6-80.7 mi
Mcclymonds High School
2607 Myrtle Street, Oakland, CA 94607
9-120.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 688 31st St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/24/2026
Listed
$799,000
-16.34%
MLS
3/05/2021
Sold
$955,000
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Tax History for 688 31st St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$15,075
—
$1,047,377
2%
2025
$15,075
4%
$1,026,710
1%
2024
$14,550
-6%
$1,013,445
2%
2023
$15,432
2%
$993,581
2%
2022
$15,082
304%
$974,100
510%
2021
$3,735
5%
$159,780
1%
2020
$3,570
6%
$158,142
2%
2019
$3,355
2%
$155,043
2%
2018
$3,289
5%
$152,004
2%
2017
$3,134
6%
$149,024
2%
2016
$2,954
1%
$146,103
2%
2015
$2,935
-3%
$143,910
2%
2014
$3,017
6%
$141,090
—
2013
$2,847
—
$140,453
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688 31st St, Oakland, CA 94609 (MLS# 41142795) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 688 31st St is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on July 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 688 31st 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.

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