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Property Description
This exceptional 1927 early century cottage presents an outstanding opportunity, whether sought as an investment or for personal occupancy. An adorable "cute as a button" condo alternative with great expansion possibilities and NO HOA'S 943 56th Street quietly boasts refinished original pine floors, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, fresh exterior and interior paint, eat in kitchen, new appliances, laundry room, front porch, partial basement and an expansive backyard totally fenced for dog lovers and full of garden / expansion dreams! Situated on a quiet street with minimal traffic, 943 56th Street is nestled in North Oakland near the borders of Berkeley and Emeryville and 2 blocks from the bus lines to San Francisco, Downtown Berkeley and the UC Berkeley campus.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 943 56th St
General
- Price: $468,000
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41139795
- Updated: 7/2/2026
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Jack & Jill, Window
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, No Garage, On Street, Uncovered Parking Space
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Santa Fe
- Driving Directions: Market St to 56th St
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Model: cottage
- Exterior Const.: Wood Shingles
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: One Story
- Year Built: 1927
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Dimensions: 2613.6
- Lot Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $900
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 15128712
Listed by Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty, Katie Fanning
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Schools
Schools serving 943 56th St
School District:Oakland Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sankofa United Elementary School 581 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94609 | PK-8 | 0.8 mi |
Claremont Middle School 5750 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Oakland Technical High School 4351 BRd.way, Oakland, CA 94611 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 943 56th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/26/2026
Listed
$468,000
73.98%
MLS
3/18/2010
Sold
$269,000
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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 943 56th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,311
4%
$340,205
—
2024
$6,059
-6%
$340,400
2%
2023
$6,413
5%
$333,726
2%
2022
$6,086
6%
$327,184
2%
2021
$5,736
1%
$320,771
1%
2020
$5,672
5%
$317,484
2%
2019
$5,407
2%
$311,258
2%
2018
$5,296
4%
$305,158
2%
2017
$5,074
4%
$299,175
2%
2016
$4,856
1%
$293,311
2%
2015
$4,828
—
$288,908
2%
2014
$4,826
1%
$283,251
—
2013
$4,793
—
$281,973
—
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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943 56th St, Oakland, CA 94608 (MLS# 41139795) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 943 56th St is currently listed for $468,000 and was received on June 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 943 56th 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.

