881 21st St

1,232 Sq. Ft.
$434 / Sq. Ft.
1,232
Sq. Ft.
$434
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Historic Character and Modern Comforts Step into timeless charm with this beautifully preserved 3-bedroom, 1-bath home, originally built in 1891. Featuring rich wood flooring and an open-concept kitchen, this residence blends historic character with modern living. The spacious layout is filled with natural light, offering warm and inviting living spaces throughout. Downstairs, you'll find a convenient garage located directly beneath the homeideal for parking, storage,...Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Historic Character and Modern Comforts Step into timeless charm with this beautifully preserved 3-bedroom, 1-bath home, originally built in 1891. Featuring rich wood flooring and an open-concept kitchen, this residence blends historic character with modern living. The spacious layout is filled with natural light, offering warm and inviting living spaces throughout. Downstairs, you'll find a convenient garage located directly beneath the homeideal for parking, storage, or a future workshop. Whether you're enjoying the classic architectural details or entertaining in the open kitchen, this home offers comfort and style in every corner. Perfect for buyers seeking character, charm, and a unique place to call home. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history!
  1. Listed by Travis Azevedo • DRE #01719763 • A 2 Z Homes, Inc.
    P: (888)-773-4547 Travis@TravisAzevedo.com

Property Details for 881 21st Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2026 10:37 AM

Property Details for 881 21st Street

StatusActive
MLS #225114358
Days on Compass176
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1891
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,916 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 881 21st Street

Stories1Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,916 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,537 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,607

Property Taxes

$1,930

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 881 21st Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Oakland Zip 94607
  • Area Short Display: 2607
  • Cross Street: Market
  • City: Oakland
  • County: Alameda
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 94607
  • Directions to Property: Market street to 21st steet to property.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 3-31-2
  • License Fee: $.00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: false
  • Association Fee: $.00
School Information
  • School District (County): Alameda
  • Elementary School District: Alameda Unified
  • Middle or Junior School District: Alameda Unified
  • Senior High School District: Alameda Unified
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.044
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1917.0
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Irrigation: Public District
  • Year Built: 1891
  • Picture Count: 37
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property, including all measurements and calculations of area, has been obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be verified by the listing broker, except as required by the MLS Rules, or MLS. Information on this website may be from sources other than broker, sellers and/or MLS, may include information generated using artificial intelligence, digitally altered photographs or images, and is not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property is provided “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied, and should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.
  • Census Tract: 0.0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Stories: 1
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Roof: Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cook Top
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Bath Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
Room Information
Living
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Stone Counter
1 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 1 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
2 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 2 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
3 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 3 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
4 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 4 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 4 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # Commercial Units: 0
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 0
  • # of Studio Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 0.0
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 1 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 1 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 2 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 2 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 3 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 4 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 4 # of Rooms: 0
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Width: 0.0
  • Length: 0.0
  • Remodeled/Updated: Unknown
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%

Property History for 881 21st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$534,900
Jan 14, 2026

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$544,900
Dec 10, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$569,900
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$579,900
Oct 11, 2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$599,900
Aug 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225114358

$619,900
Oct 18, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41044984

Oct 18, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41044984

$710,000
Jan 31, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41044984

Jan 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41044984

$710,000
Jan 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41044984

$710,000
Dec 27, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41044984

$725,000
Dec 27, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41044984

Nov 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41044984

$725,000
Nov 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41044984

$725,000
Jun 16, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40945080

$600,000
Jun 16, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40945080

$600,000
Jun 11, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464490693

$653,000

+4.2% / yr

May 7, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40945080

May 7, 2021

Pending

EBRD #40945080

Apr 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40945080

$750,000
Apr 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40945080

$750,000
May 6, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #112184832

$310,000

+132.8% / yr

May 6, 2003

Sold

MLSListings #EB23000455

$310,000
May 6, 2003

Sold

EBRD #23000455

$310,000
May 6, 2003

Sold

RESFAR #23000455

$310,000
Feb 4, 2003

Pending

EBRD #23000455

Feb 4, 2003

Pending

RESFAR #23000455

Feb 4, 2003

Pending

MLSListings #EB23000455

Jan 6, 2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #23000455

$310,000
Jan 6, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB23000455

$310,000
Jan 6, 2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #23000455

$310,000
Sep 13, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99265357

$180,000

+9.3% / yr

Aug 25, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #28319964

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$534,900
01/14/2026

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$544,900
12/10/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$569,900
11/11/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$579,900
10/11/2025

Price Change

METROLIST #225114358

$599,900
08/31/2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225114358

$619,900
10/18/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41044984

10/18/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41044984

$710,000
01/31/2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41044984

01/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41044984

$710,000
01/24/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41044984

$710,000
12/27/2023

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41044984

$725,000
12/27/2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41044984

11/27/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41044984

$725,000
11/27/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41044984

$725,000
06/16/2021

Sold

EBRD #40945080

$600,000
06/16/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40945080

$600,000
06/11/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464490693

$653,000

+4.2% / yr

05/07/2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40945080

05/07/2021

Pending

EBRD #40945080

04/11/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40945080

$750,000
04/11/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40945080

$750,000
05/06/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #112184832

$310,000

+132.8% / yr

05/06/2003

Sold

MLSListings #EB23000455

$310,000
05/06/2003

Sold

EBRD #23000455

$310,000
05/06/2003

Sold

RESFAR #23000455

$310,000
02/04/2003

Pending

EBRD #23000455

02/04/2003

Pending

RESFAR #23000455

02/04/2003

Pending

MLSListings #EB23000455

01/06/2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #23000455

$310,000
01/06/2003

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB23000455

$310,000
01/06/2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #23000455

$310,000
09/13/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99265357

$180,000

+9.3% / yr

08/25/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #28319964

$150,000

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

Public Records for 881 21st Street

Taxable ValueLand$187,500Additions$437,500Total$625,000
Tax Record2025$23,166 ($1,930 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,917 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1891Year Renovated1981CountyALAMEDAAPN3-31-2

Schools near 881 21st 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
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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881 21st Street is a single family home for sale in Oakland, CA 94607. This property was listed for sale on August 31, 2025 by A 2 Z Homes, Inc., it's currently listed at $534,900. It has been on the market for a total of 176 days and was last sold on June 16, 2021. 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. 881 21st Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,232 sqft single family home built in 1891.

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