696 10th St

2,676 Sq. Ft.
$422 / Sq. Ft.
2,676
Sq. Ft.
$422
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This impeccable Victorian, built between 1887 and 1888 and known as the Cook House after the people for whom it was designed by Charles Mau, a prominent Oakland architect, anchors Oakland’s historic Grove Street-Lafayette Square District. The five-bedroom, three (remodeled) bathroom home is embraced by a period-perfect rose garden flourishing in the sunny spaces behind an early wrought iron fence. Elegant pedimented entry opens to a grand staircase leading to the second floor. Double parlor with...This impeccable Victorian, built between 1887 and 1888 and known as the Cook House after the people for whom it was designed by Charles Mau, a prominent Oakland architect, anchors Oakland’s historic Grove Street-Lafayette Square District. The five-bedroom, three (remodeled) bathroom home is embraced by a period-perfect rose garden flourishing in the sunny spaces behind an early wrought iron fence. Elegant pedimented entry opens to a grand staircase leading to the second floor. Double parlor with original sliding doors, double-sided fireplace with original mantels serves both second parlor and formal dining room. Remodeled kitchen with gas range, island. Pass-through from kitchen to dining room in original condition. Rear utility porch off kitchen holds laundry and toilet. Newer windows, modeled on the original, provide superb sound and temperature insulation. Mature fig, lemon and persimmon trees bear prolifically at the rear of the home. Accessible attic and basement, parking behind remote-controlled gates. Accessible attic and basement, parking behind remote-controlled gates (696 10th Street, while built as a single family home, could also accommodate a small intentional community.) Authoritative architectural notes are filed with the City of Oakland’s Historic Register. The Cook House is designated as a building of “major importance."
  1. Listed by Barry Pilger • DRE #01207716 • Stafford Real Estate • Off: 510-251-1948

Property Details for 696 10th Street

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
DOWNTOWN
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking
LISTING UPDATED: 08/22/2023 03:00 AM

Property Details for 696 10th Street

StatusSold
MLS #41027145
Days on Compass63
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Stafford Real Estate, Barry Pilger, DRE #01207716

Sold By Default Office, Non Non-Member, DRE #01883192

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Building Information for 696 10th Street

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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Property Information for 696 10th Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Dining Room, Gas Burning
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Formal Dining Room, Attic
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: Solar Pool Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2676
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Fenced, Side Yard, Entry Gate, Fenced Front Yard
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Castro and 10th St
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 2-23-11
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 696 10th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41027145

$1,128,800
Aug 18, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41027145

$1,128,800
Aug 7, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517984449

$1,129,000

-0.7% / yr

Jul 14, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41027145

Jul 14, 2023

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41027145

Jul 14, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41027145

Jul 10, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41027145

$999,000
Jul 10, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41027145

$999,000
May 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41027145

$1,399,000
May 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41027145

$1,399,000
Aug 30, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40752359

$1,185,000
Aug 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579083650

$1,185,000

+81.5% / yr

Aug 22, 2016

Pending

EBRD #40752359

Aug 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40752359

$995,000
Mar 11, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #350857806

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2023

Sold

EBRD #41027145

$1,128,800
08/18/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41027145

$1,128,800
08/07/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517984449

$1,129,000

-0.7% / yr

07/14/2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41027145

07/14/2023

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41027145

07/14/2023

Pending

EBRD #41027145

07/10/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41027145

$999,000
07/10/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41027145

$999,000
05/12/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41027145

$1,399,000
05/12/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41027145

$1,399,000
08/30/2016

Sold

EBRD #40752359

$1,185,000
08/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579083650

$1,185,000

+81.5% / yr

08/22/2016

Pending

EBRD #40752359

08/05/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40752359

$995,000
03/11/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #350857806

$150,000

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

Public Records for 696 10th Street

Taxable ValueLand$345,412Additions$805,963Total$1,151,375
Tax Record2025$16,668 ($1,389 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,676 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,676 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyALAMEDAAPN2-23-11

Schools near 696 10th 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

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Listing Courtesy of Stafford Real Estate, Barry Pilger, DRE #01207716

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