956 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94608 - Photo 1

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$565,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Unlock incredible upside potential at 956 53rd St. This North Oakland Queen Anne cottage preserves its vintage character while serving as the ultimate canvas for a custom remodel. Dramatic 10-foot ceilings and tall windows maximize natural light throughout the layout. A full footprint, high-ceiling basement offers possible build-out potential for additional living space or a lucrative ADU. Major big-ticket items are already checked off: the home features a newer concrete foundation, new sewer lateral and upgraded copper plumbing to the meter. Unmatched commuter location central to three BART stations (MacArthur, Ashby, Rockridge) with immediate access to Temescal, Berkeley, and regional freeways. Walk Score: 84 | Bike Score: 89. Bring your contractor and vision to this high-demand neighborhood!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 956 53rd St

General

Sold For: $565,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41141619
Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Fireplace(s): None
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Laminate Counters
Laundry: No Hookups

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Detached

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Gaskill
Driving Directions: Adeline to 53rd St.

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Edwardian
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,103 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1908

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Dimensions: 4356
Lot Features: Level

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $452

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 13118833

Listed by BHG RE Reliance Partners, Richard Matus
Sold by BHG RE Reliance Partners, Denise Rizkalla

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Schools

Schools serving 956 53rd St

School District:Oakland Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Sankofa United Elementary School 581 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94609	PK-8	0.9 mi
Claremont Middle School 5750 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618	6-8	1.5 mi
Oakland Technical High School 4351 BRd.way, Oakland, CA 94611	9-12	1.2 mi

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Price & Sales History for 956 53rd St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/11/2026

Sold

$565,000

13.23%

MLS

7/14/2026

Listed

$499,000

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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.

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