5505 Taft Avenue

Oakland, CA 94618

$1,950,000
Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,363 Sq. Ft.
$1,431 / Sq. Ft.
1,363
Sq. Ft.
$1,431
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A 1912 jewel in Rockridge’s Golden Triangle: properties on Taft rarely turn over! Meticulously upgraded -- the work has been done for you -- and just a half-block to College Ave. The UPDATED KITCHEN is light and bright with chefs’ appliances and a sunny eating/reading nook. The living and dining rooms glow with CRAFTSMAN DETAILS: coffered ceiling, built-in buffet, grand fireplace, vintage-glass French doors. Two big bright bedrooms, one bathroom, and a spacious SUN PORCH with MULTI-USE POTENTIAL....A 1912 jewel in Rockridge’s Golden Triangle: properties on Taft rarely turn over! Meticulously upgraded -- the work has been done for you -- and just a half-block to College Ave. The UPDATED KITCHEN is light and bright with chefs’ appliances and a sunny eating/reading nook. The living and dining rooms glow with CRAFTSMAN DETAILS: coffered ceiling, built-in buffet, grand fireplace, vintage-glass French doors. Two big bright bedrooms, one bathroom, and a spacious SUN PORCH with MULTI-USE POTENTIAL. The huge south-facing backyard, with space for an outdoor kitchen, features a PATIO, LAWN and VEGGIE BEDS; the cottage garden front yard welcomes you home with roses and the scent of lemon blossoms. Darling one-car GARAGE stands separate, with windows and electricity. Recent adds: sewer lateral, sidewalk, driveway, water heater, furnace-ac, kitchen appliances, ev charger & electrical, landscaping and more. Three blocks to Bart and freeway, to Market Hall, cafes and restaurants. Come see a classic bungalow that’s embracing a new century!
  1. Listed by Gillian Judge Hogan • DRE #02101216 • Village Associates Real Estate

Property Details for 5505 Taft Avenue

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ROCKRIDGE
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow, Cottage, Craftsman, Arts & Crafts
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Side Yard Access, Guest Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
3

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/29/2024 02:21 PM

Property Details for 5505 Taft Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #41056792
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,240 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 5505 Taft Avenue

Stories1Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,240 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,807 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,642

Property Taxes

$2,165

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5505 Taft Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Sunroom, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Study, Sun Porch, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • 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: Fire Alarm System, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Level, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4240
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4240.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1363
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Main Entry, Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Back Porch, Front Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Taft btwn College & Broadway
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48A-7044-28
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 5505 Taft Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5505 Taft Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$530,604Additions$1,238,076Total$1,768,680
Tax Record2023$25,980 ($2,165 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,363 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,363 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912CountyALAMEDAAPN48A-7044-28

Schools near 5505 Taft Avenue

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
Chabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Claremont Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oakland Technical High School
Public9 to 12

Oakland International High School
Public9 to 12

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5505 Taft Avenue is a single family home for sale in Oakland, CA 94618. This property was listed for sale on April 19, 2024 by Village Associates Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 14 days and was last sold on May 11, 2021. This listing's school district is Oakland Unified School District. Nearby schools include Chabot Elementary School, Claremont Middle School and Oakland Technical High School. 5505 Taft Avenue is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,363 sqft single family home built in 1912.

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