856 21st St

Oakland, CA 94607

$1,150,000
Price
7
Beds
—
Baths
4,342 Sq. Ft.
$265 / Sq. Ft.
4,342
Sq. Ft.
$265
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Exceptional opportunity to own a well-located 4-unit multifamily property in the heart of Oakland. This income-producing 4-plex at 856 21st St offers strong rental potential with significant value-add upside for investors, developers, or owner-occupants seeking long-term wealth through real estate. Each unit provides solid functionality with room to enhance value through updates, improved rents, or strategic renovations. The property is ideally positioned near Downtown Oakland, Uptown, West Oakland...Exceptional opportunity to own a well-located 4-unit multifamily property in the heart of Oakland. This income-producing 4-plex at 856 21st St offers strong rental potential with significant value-add upside for investors, developers, or owner-occupants seeking long-term wealth through real estate. Each unit provides solid functionality with room to enhance value through updates, improved rents, or strategic renovations. The property is ideally positioned near Downtown Oakland, Uptown, West Oakland BART, public transportation, schools, shopping, and major freeways, creating consistent tenant demand and excellent accessibility for commuters. Located in an area experiencing ongoing growth and redevelopment, this property offers both immediate cash flow potential and attractive future appreciation. A great opportunity for buyers looking to expand their investment portfolio or enter the Oakland multifamily market with a property that offers flexibility and upside.
  1. Listed by Ray J. Marquez • DRE #01800314 • EXP Realty of California, Inc

Property Details for 856 21st Street

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
WEST OAKLAND
Building Type
FOURPLEX
Property Sub Type
FOURPLEX
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, No Parking, Off-Street Parking
Park Spaces Total
0
LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2026 04:43 AM

Property Details for 856 21st Street

StatusActive
MLS #41119583
Days on Compass126
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Fourplex
Year Built1885
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,969 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

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Building Information for 856 21st Street

Stories-Residences4Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,969 SF

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Property Information for 856 21st Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Laundry: Inside Unit, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Apartment, Basement - Separate Entry
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Sewer In & Connected
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: Playground
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s), Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Composition Shingles, Siding - Other
  • Lot Description: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Corner Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3969
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3969.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4342
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Directions to Property: Market St./21st St.
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 3-29-25
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 4
  • Basement: Apt In Basement, Separate Entry
  • Miscellaneous Features: Play Area
  • Parking Description: Detached Garage, No Parking on Site, Off Street Parking
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas
  • Existing Lease Terms: Month to Month
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electric, Gas
  • Financial Data Source: Owner, Rental Agreement
Income / Expense Details
  • Operating Expenses: Insurance, Janitorial, Maintenance/Repair, Property Tax/Assessments, Water
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 852
  • Occupied By 1: Tenant
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: No
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 2
  • Bathrooms 1: 1
  • Rent 1: 2200
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 854
  • Occupied By 2: Vacant
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: No
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 1
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
Unit 3 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 3: 856
  • Occupied By 3: Tenant
  • Air Cond 3: No
  • Fireplace 3: No
  • Refrigerator 3: Yes
  • Range/Oven 3: Yes
  • Bedrooms 3: 2
  • Bathrooms 3: 1
  • Rent 3: 2000
Unit 4 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 4: 858
  • Occupied By 4: Tenant
  • Air Cond 4: No
  • Fireplace 4: No
  • Refrigerator 4: Yes
  • Range/Oven 4: Yes
  • Bedrooms 4: 2
  • Bathrooms 4: 1
  • Rent 4: 2000
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Play Area
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Property History for 856 21st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41119583

$1,150,000—
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41119583

$1,150,000—
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41119583

$1,150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41119583

$1,150,000
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41119583

$1,150,000
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41119583

$1,150,000

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

Public Records for 856 21st Street

Taxable ValueLand$263,006Additions$613,681Total$876,687
Tax Record2025$15,294 ($1,274 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,342 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,342 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,969 SqFtStyleQuadraplexYear Built1885Year Renovated1895CountyALAMEDAAPN3-29-25

Schools near 856 21st Street

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Public - K to 5
West Oakland Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
McClymonds High School
Public - 9 to 12
KIPP Bridge Academy
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
PublicK to 5

West Oakland Middle School
Public6 to 8

McClymonds High School
Public9 to 12

KIPP Bridge Academy
CharterK to 8

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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More information about 856 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607

856 21st Street is a multi-family home for sale in Oakland, CA 94607. This property was listed for sale on December 29, 2025 by EXP Realty of California, Inc, it's currently listed at $1,150,000. It has been on the market for a total of 126 days and was last sold on December 17, 2004. This listing's school district is Oakland Unified School District. Nearby schools include Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, West Oakland Middle School and McClymonds High School. 856 21st Street is a 7-bed, 0-bath, 4,342 sqft multi-family home built in 1885.

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