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$416,254$312 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

729 CHESTER ST

OAKLAND, CA 94607
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,334 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.
3,250 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1882
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$416K
$355K low$477K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,660 (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.$36,641 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,673
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,968
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,922
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$696,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1889
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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.

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

E
PLACE at Prescott Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
West Oakland Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
McClymonds High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

729 Chester 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Alameda County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Alameda County
  • Among the oldest homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Oakland 94607

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$252K$878K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Oakland 94607.

How it measures up in Oakland 94607

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

Estimated value$416,254
CheaperTypical $483,121Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$312
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,334 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size3,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1882
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 729 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrescottOakland 94607Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$416,25415% of homes35% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3129% of homes8% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,334 ft²38% of homes58% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,250 ft²36% of homes24% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than1882almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 729 Chester St

How much is 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA is $416,254 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $355,368 to $477,140. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA last sell?

729 Chester St, Oakland, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA?

729 Chester St, Oakland, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,334 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA built?

729 Chester St, Oakland, CA was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA?

729 Chester St, Oakland, CA is assigned to PLACE at Prescott Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Oakland Middle School (middle), rated D; McClymonds High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Oakland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA compare to other homes in Oakland 94607?

Among the 6,205 homes in Oakland 94607, it is worth more than 35% of them ($416,254 against a typical $483,121), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($312 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,334 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (3,250 ft² against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1882 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Chester St, Oakland, CA was $2,660. The county assessed it at $36,641.

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