518 Florence Avenue

Oakland, CA 94618

$1,501,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,438 Sq. Ft.
$616 / Sq. Ft.
2,438
Sq. Ft.
$616
per Sq. Ft.

Description

As you approach 518 Florence Avenue, it is hard to believe this impressive home was originally built in the mid-1920s as a one bedroom cottage. You might have an easier time, as you survey the expansive lot, visualizing it as farmland complete with horses and chickens. The home was expanded in 1930 to add two bedrooms but that is far from where this home's story & renovations end. The Harriss family poured their love & labor into this home for over 45 years. They didn't just "add space" but rather...As you approach 518 Florence Avenue, it is hard to believe this impressive home was originally built in the mid-1920s as a one bedroom cottage. You might have an easier time, as you survey the expansive lot, visualizing it as farmland complete with horses and chickens. The home was expanded in 1930 to add two bedrooms but that is far from where this home's story & renovations end. The Harriss family poured their love & labor into this home for over 45 years. They didn't just "add space" but rather over 30+/- years designed & personally crafted by hand all the wonderful practical, quirky & whimsical details within the home & property.  The stained glass windows were made by Peter Harriss in the basement.  While many will see the basement as ideal storage & bonus space, others will appreciate the full workshop it was designed to be & may even be able to detect that was where most of the addition was built.  Ready for the next caretakers to "add" their own stamp to this special home.

Property Details for 518 Florence Avenue

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER ROCKRIDGE
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking

Location

Sold By COMPASS, Cheryl Berger, DRE #01844879

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2020 03:35 PM

Property Details for 518 Florence Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40891886
Days on Compass8
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,395 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Sold By COMPASS, Cheryl Berger, DRE #01844879

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Building Information for 518 Florence Avenue

Stories2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,395 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,153 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,192

Property Taxes

$1,961

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 518 Florence Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Stone (Marble, Slate etc.
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Washer, Other
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Full, Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Utility Room, Workshop, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Utility Room, Workshop, Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Satellite Dish - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Tankless Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles, Brick Veneer Skirt
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: Basement
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Level, Regular, Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7395
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7395.0
  • Pets: Allowed - Yes
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2438
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Storage, Tool Shed
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.17
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Directions to Property: Harbord or Proctor to Florence
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48B-7143-14
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Property History for 518 Florence Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 518 Florence Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$473,341Additions$1,104,464Total$1,577,805
Tax Record2023$23,533 ($1,961 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,395 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1970CountyALAMEDAAPN48B-7143-14

Schools near 518 Florence Avenue

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

Skyline High School
Public9 to 12

Oakland International High School
Public9 to 12

Street Academy (Alternative)
Public9 to 12

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