527 Chester St

$999,000
Price
6
Beds
Baths
1,862 Sq. Ft.
$537 / Sq. Ft.
1,862
Sq. Ft.
$537
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Yes, this is that white house with the "Love for THE TOWN" balloon letter mural you see from the West Oakland BART platform. Renovated *VACANT* Victorian Duplex *directly* across the street from BART - the first stop East of San Francisco and access to most of the Bay Area. 3BR/2BA downstairs with open living, kitchen, island dining. Ensuite w/ primary. 3BR/1BA upstairs. Custom murals throughout from local Oakland artists at Good Mother gallery. Driveway can accommodate up to 2 cars. 980/880 access,...Yes, this is that white house with the "Love for THE TOWN" balloon letter mural you see from the West Oakland BART platform. Renovated *VACANT* Victorian Duplex *directly* across the street from BART - the first stop East of San Francisco and access to most of the Bay Area. 3BR/2BA downstairs with open living, kitchen, island dining. Ensuite w/ primary. 3BR/1BA upstairs. Custom murals throughout from local Oakland artists at Good Mother gallery. Driveway can accommodate up to 2 cars. 980/880 access, and minutes to SF. Amazing opportunity for this cornerstone location. Live in one, rent the other or make it a great investment property.

Listing Agents

  1. Lauren Quach

    Lauren Quach

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02020691

    lauren.quach@compass.com

    P: (415)-269-8915

  2. Anthony Booker

    Anthony Booker

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02020493

Property Details for 527 Chester Street

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
PRESCOTT
Building Type
DUPLEX
Property Sub Type
DUPLEX
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking
Park Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/21/2025 03:24 AM

Property Details for 527 Chester Street

StatusActive - Coming Soon
MLS #41119414
Days on Compass-
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL INCOME / DUPLEX
Year Built1889
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,130 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Lauren Quach, DRE #02020691; Compass, Anthony Booker, DRE #02020493
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Building Information for 527 Chester Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,130 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,891 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,936

Property Taxes

$955

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 527 Chester Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Engineered Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Washer, Dryer
  • Pool: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Individual Gas Meter, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Smoke Detector(s), Washer, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Balcony, Bay Window(s), Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Paved
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3130
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3130.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1862
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Low Maintenance, Patio
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Acres: 0.07
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: 7th St to Chester, across from West Oakland BART
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 4-101-8
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, Extra Storage, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Parking Description: Off Street Parking
  • Existing Lease Terms: None
  • Tenant Pays: Other
  • Financial Data Source: Other
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 525
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 3
  • Bathrooms 1: 2
  • Parking Spaces 1: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 1019
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 527
  • Dining Room 2: No
  • Air Cond 2: Yes
  • Fireplace 2: Yes
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 3
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Parking Spaces 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 843
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, Extra Storage, Tub w/Shower Over
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 527 Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41035411

Sep 25, 2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41035411

$889,000
Aug 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41035411

$889,000
Aug 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41035411

$889,000
Jul 5, 2016

Sold

CRMLS #40736220

$585,000
Jul 5, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40736220

$585,000
Jul 5, 2016

Sold

MLSListings #BE40736220

$585,000
Jun 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574409593

$585,000

+35.4% / yr

Apr 25, 2016

Pending

MLSListings #BE40736220

Apr 25, 2016

Pending

EBRD #40736220

Apr 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40736220

$559,000
Apr 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40736220

$559,000
Apr 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40736220

$559,000
Jul 10, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #BE40491965

$235,000
Jul 10, 2013

Sold

RESFAR #40491965

$235,000
Jul 10, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40491965

$235,000
Jun 21, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356750526

$235,000

-6.9% / yr

Jan 22, 2011

Pending

EBRD #40491965

Jan 22, 2011

Pending

RESFAR #40491965

Jan 22, 2011

Pending

MLSListings #BE40491965

Oct 10, 2010

Price Change

RESFAR #40491965

$259,000
Oct 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40491965

$259,000
Oct 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40491965

$205,000
Oct 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40491965

$259,000
May 5, 2004

Sold

EBRD #11221221

$450,000
May 5, 2004

Sold

MLSListings #BE11221221

$450,000
May 3, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #133665807

$450,000

+100.4% / yr

Mar 6, 2004

Pending

MLSListings #BE11221221

Mar 6, 2004

Pending

EBRD #11221221

Feb 16, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11221221

$419,000
Feb 16, 2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11221221

$419,000
Sep 16, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99381519

$145,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41035411

09/25/2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41035411

$889,000
08/08/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41035411

$889,000
08/08/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41035411

$889,000
07/05/2016

Sold

CRMLS #40736220

$585,000
07/05/2016

Sold

EBRD #40736220

$585,000
07/05/2016

Sold

MLSListings #BE40736220

$585,000
06/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574409593

$585,000

+35.4% / yr

04/25/2016

Pending

MLSListings #BE40736220

04/25/2016

Pending

EBRD #40736220

04/14/2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40736220

$559,000
04/14/2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40736220

$559,000
04/14/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40736220

$559,000
07/10/2013

Sold

MLSListings #BE40491965

$235,000
07/10/2013

Sold

RESFAR #40491965

$235,000
07/10/2013

Sold

EBRD #40491965

$235,000
06/21/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356750526

$235,000

-6.9% / yr

01/22/2011

Pending

EBRD #40491965

01/22/2011

Pending

RESFAR #40491965

01/22/2011

Pending

MLSListings #BE40491965

10/10/2010

Price Change

RESFAR #40491965

$259,000
10/10/2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40491965

$259,000
10/10/2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40491965

$205,000
10/10/2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40491965

$259,000
05/05/2004

Sold

EBRD #11221221

$450,000
05/05/2004

Sold

MLSListings #BE11221221

$450,000
05/03/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #133665807

$450,000

+100.4% / yr

03/06/2004

Pending

MLSListings #BE11221221

03/06/2004

Pending

EBRD #11221221

02/16/2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11221221

$419,000
02/16/2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11221221

$419,000
09/16/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99381519

$145,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 527 Chester Street

Taxable ValueLand$207,751Additions$484,753Total$692,504
Tax Record2025$11,464 ($955 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,130 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1889CountyALAMEDAAPN4-101-8

Schools near 527 Chester Street

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Prescott Elementary
PublicK to 5

West Oakland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mcclymonds High School
Public9 to 12

Ralph J. Bunche High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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527 Chester Street is a multi-family home Coming Soon in Oakland, CA 94607. This property is currently priced at $999,000. This listing's school district is Oakland Unified School District. Nearby schools include Prescott Elementary, West Oakland Middle School and Mcclymonds High School. 527 Chester Street is a 6-bed, 0-bath, 1,862 sqft multi-family home built in 1889.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Lauren Quach, DRE #02020691; Compass, Anthony Booker, DRE #02020493

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