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Last sold for $165,000 on Oct 28, 2009

1838 CHESTNUT ST

OAKLAND, CA 94607
6
Beds
3
Baths
1,837 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Oct 28, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,123 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$217,228 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,168
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$715,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
West Oakland Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
McClymonds High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Oakland Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94607These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.422

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,205
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,357 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,935
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,763
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

1838 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Oakland 94607
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Ralph Bunche
  • Older than 93% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Oakland 94607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oakland 94607.

Living area1,837 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,234 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 1838 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRalph BuncheOakland 94607Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,837 ft²52% of homes78% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac84% of homes43% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than191363% of homes30% of homes7% of homes

About 1838 Chestnut St

When did 1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA last sell?

1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA last sold on Oct 28, 2009 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA?

1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,837 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA built?

1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA?

1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA is assigned to West Oakland Middle School (middle), rated F; McClymonds High School (high), rated D-; Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Oakland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA compare to other homes in Oakland 94607?

Among the 6,220 homes in Oakland 94607, it is bigger than 78% of them (1,837 ft² against a typical 1,234 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1913 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1838 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA was $6,123. The county assessed it at $217,228.

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