537 Chester St

742 Sq. Ft.
$105 / Sq. Ft.
742
Sq. Ft.
$105
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Property was used as a duplex. Tax records states single family residence. Opportunity in West Oakland for investor or contractor. Close proximity to Bay Bridge, downtown, and BART.Property was used as a duplex. Tax records states single family residence. Opportunity in West Oakland for investor or contractor. Close proximity to Bay Bridge, downtown, and BART.
  1. Listed by ROCHELLE ANTHONY • DRE #01342297 • GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Property Details for 537 Chester Street

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
WEST OAK
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Fixer Upper
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/12/2024 10:03 AM

Property Details for 537 Chester Street

StatusSold
MLS #40454485
Days on Compass44
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1885
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, ROCHELLE ANTHONY, DRE #01342297

Sold By GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, ROCHELLE ANTHONY, DRE #01342297

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Building Information for 537 Chester Street

Stories-Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

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Property Information for 537 Chester Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Other
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: None
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Kitchen Features: None
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: No Heat
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Other
  • Lot Description: Level, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3125
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3125.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 742
  • Stories: Other
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.07
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1686
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4019.00
  • Parcel Number: 4-101-5
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Property History for 537 Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2026

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41103947

$675,000
Mar 27, 2026

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41103941

$675,000
Mar 27, 2026

Withdrawn

EBRD #41103947

Mar 27, 2026

Withdrawn

EBRD #41103941

Mar 26, 2026

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41103947

$675,000
Mar 26, 2026

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41103941

$675,000
Sep 6, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41103947

$675,000
Sep 6, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41103941

$675,000
Sep 6, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41103947

$675,000
Sep 6, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41103941

$675,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41103947

$695,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41103941

$695,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41103947

$695,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41103941

$695,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41103947

$695,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41103941

$695,000
Jul 14, 2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41003794

Jul 14, 2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41003794

Mar 21, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41003794

$775,000
Mar 21, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41003794

$775,000
Mar 14, 2023

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$775,000
Sep 1, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$725,000
Aug 19, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$799,000
Aug 1, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41003794

Aug 1, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$828,000
Aug 1, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$799,000
Aug 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41003794

$828,000
Aug 1, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$775,000
Aug 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41003794

$828,000
Aug 1, 2022

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41001452

$735,000
Aug 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41003794

$725,000
Jul 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41001452

$735,000
Apr 22, 2010

Sold

MLSListings #EB40454485

$78,000
Apr 22, 2010

Sold

EBRD #40454485

$78,000
Apr 14, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #288836295

$78,000
Apr 2, 2010

Pending

EBRD #40454485

Apr 2, 2010

Pending

MLSListings #EB40454485

Feb 17, 2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40454485

$89,000
Feb 17, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40454485

$89,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2026

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41103947

$675,000
03/27/2026

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41103941

$675,000
03/27/2026

Withdrawn

EBRD #41103947

03/27/2026

Withdrawn

EBRD #41103941

03/26/2026

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41103947

$675,000
03/26/2026

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41103941

$675,000
09/06/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41103947

$675,000
09/06/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41103941

$675,000
09/06/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41103947

$675,000
09/06/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41103941

$675,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41103947

$695,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41103941

$695,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41103947

$695,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41103941

$695,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41103947

$695,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41103941

$695,000
07/14/2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41003794

07/14/2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41003794

03/21/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41003794

$775,000
03/21/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41003794

$775,000
03/14/2023

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$775,000
09/01/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$725,000
08/19/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$799,000
08/01/2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41003794

08/01/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$828,000
08/01/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$799,000
08/01/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41003794

$828,000
08/01/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #41003794

$775,000
08/01/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41003794

$828,000
08/01/2022

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41001452

$735,000
08/01/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41003794

$725,000
07/13/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41001452

$735,000
04/22/2010

Sold

MLSListings #EB40454485

$78,000
04/22/2010

Sold

EBRD #40454485

$78,000
04/14/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #288836295

$78,000
04/02/2010

Pending

EBRD #40454485

04/02/2010

Pending

MLSListings #EB40454485

02/17/2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40454485

$89,000
02/17/2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40454485

$89,000

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

Public Records for 537 Chester Street

Taxable ValueLand$30,203Additions$70,473Total$100,676
Tax Record2025$3,348 ($279 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt742 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt742 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885CountyALAMEDAAPN4-101-5

Schools near 537 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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Listing Courtesy of GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, ROCHELLE ANTHONY, DRE #01342297

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