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Oakland 94609 Temescal
4987 SHAFTER AVENUE
$1,300,000
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4987 SHAFTER AVENUE

Oakland, CA 94609
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
2,452 Ft²
$5,377
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Two Craftsman homes, one oversized lot, and a rare opportunity to create the kind of flexible East Bay lifestyle that's becoming harder and harder to find. Tucked into the heart of Temescal, this soulful compound unfolds through gardens, orchard paths, and outdoor gathering spaces. A producing orchard of orange, plum, quince, and fig trees threads through the property, leading toward a magical rear courtyard strung with lights beneath a towering coastal redwood that has likely stood here longer than much of the neighborhood around it. The grounds invite long dinners outdoors and afternoons in the garden.  Both homes are currently configured with attached private guest apartments, creating exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, income, guests, creative workspaces, or future reimagining across the 2452 square feet.  The front home (2BD/1BA + Studio/1BA Apartment) welcomes you with a gracious porch before opening into a bright living room with crown molding and hardwood floors that extend throughout the home. Two airy bedrooms share an updated bath, each with its own private access. The eat-in kitchen balances charm and personality with original built-ins, a walk-in pantry, and bold patterned floors. A separate entrance leads to the self-contained studio apartment, filled with natural light and connected to a full-height basement bonus space offering additional flexibility and storage.  Toward the rear of the property, the second home (1BD/1BA + 1BD/1BA) is a classic redwood-shingled cottage with a distinctly romantic feel. Mullioned picture windows fill the living room with soft light, hardwood floors flow beneath an arched opening into the dining room, and the upstairs bedroom opens to a private balcony overlooking the gardens below. A vintage range anchors the kitchen with just the right amount of nostalgia. Downstairs, a non-conforming 1-bedroom apartment creates even more opportunity.  A pergola draped in cascading bougainvillea, patios, raised garden beds, and multiple outdoor seating areas complete the property, along with off-street parking for several vehicles and expansion potential still to explore.  Just moments from BART, the Temescal Farmers' Market, and the vibrant Telegraph and College Avenue corridors, this is a property that offers not only flexibility and income potential, but a deeply rooted sense of place.
Unit Size
2,452 Ft²
Days on Market
27 days
Land Size
0.16 acres
Price per sqft
$447
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1918

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Last updated: 5 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134549)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 9, 2026 Sold
Sold
May 30, 2026 In contract -
In contract
May 13, 2026 Listed by KW Advisors East Bay $1,095,000
Listed by KW Advisors East Bay

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1918
  • Effective Year Built: 1918
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Bedroom Count: 6
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 28
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,000
  • Total Building Area: 1,725
  • Gross Building Area: 1,725
  • Building Area: 1,725
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,725
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000161
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00131 BLK: MP: 0003 PAGE: 0004

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Oakland Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 401200

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 4-C6
  • Parcel: 13-1146-7
  • Lot: 131
  • Municipality: CITY OF OAKLAND
  • Latitude: 37.836
  • Longitude: -122.259

    Address

  • Full Address: 4987 Shafter Ave
  • Address - House Number: 4987
  • Address - Street Name: Shafter
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Oakland
  • Carrier Code: C009
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2219
  • Zip Code: 94609

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $657,220
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 17-001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2111
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 71
  • Final Value: 1,324,840
  • High Value: 1,604,586
  • Low Value: 1,045,095

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $320,478
  • Assessed Land Value: $263,999
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $56,479
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 4987 Shafter Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 4987 Shafter Avenue was built in 1918 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 4987 Shafter Avenue is $1,123,360.
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