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Home sold for $1,178,000 in 23 days

493 Forest St Oakland, CA, 94618

Neighborhood: Rockridge | No

Off the market 3 beds 2 baths 1,400 sqft

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Opportunity Awaits! This ultra-charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rockridge Craftsman home is ready for a new owner to restore its former glory. Inside, Craftsman details abound, including wood sash windows with multi-lite detail, wainscoting, living room box beams, built-in leaded glass china cabinets, and coved dining room ceiling. A large back sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows provides indoor enjoyment of the yard and sliding door access to the back deck. The cozy kitchen has a large picture window with green views, vintage O’Keefe and Merritt range, and a French door to access the deck. The lush, verdant yard includes large patio terraces, a greenhouse, mature Camelia trees, blooming fuchsias, and other mature plantings. This home is located just one block from the Rockridge BART station, near popular College Avenue for shopping and dining, & has easy nearby freeway access. Near Chabot Elementary and Hardy Dog Park.
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Property details

1,400 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
1,400 sqft
Land area
5,349 sqft (0.12 acres)
Price per sqft
$841/sqft
Address
493 Forest St, Oakland, CA, 94618
City of California
Oakland
County
Alameda
Previous price
$799,000
Sold price
$1,178,000
Style
Craftsman, Traditional
Stories
One Story
Year Built
1911
Solar
None
Neighborhood
Rockridge | No
District
Oakland Zip Code 94618
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Interior Features

6 rooms, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet floors
Beds
3
Baths
2
Master bath
Shower Over Tub,Solid Surface
Other Baths
Solid Surface,Stall Shower
Floors
Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Garage & Parking
Off Street Parking
Rooms
6
# of fireplaces
1
Fireplaces
Brick,Living Room
Laundry Features
220 Volt Outlet,Dryer,Washer
Heathing & Cooling
None, Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
Kitchen features
Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Tile, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Free Standing
Other rooms
Solarium
Amenities
Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
Appliances
Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Basement
Crawl Space

Listed by

Vicky Faulk, COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL
Name
Vicky Faulk
License number
00974458
Brokerage company
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL
MLS #
40857370

Buyer agent

Name
Stephane Dessus
Brokerage company
Bay Valley Realty

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Mortgage
$3,617
Taxes
$0
HOA dues
$0
$3,617 per month
Mortgage
$235,600 / 20%
2.28%
30 years
Your amount $3,617 / month

Exterior Features

Wood Siding construction and more
Roof
Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
Construction
Wood Siding
Yard
Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Tool Shed
Pool
No

Lot details

Lot Description
Down Slope, Level

Rockridge neighborhood info

Essentials nearby
Neighborhood stats
Coffee shops
no data
Bus stop
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Supermarket
no data
Costco
no data
Hospital
no data
Park
no data
Beach
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Elementary school
no data
Middle school
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High school
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Local airport
no data

People living in Rockridge

38%
Families with children
National average: 39%
55%
Non family households
331,582
Population
$123,766
Average Income

Age & gender

Median age 38 years
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Commute types

51% commute by car
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Education level

35% have bachelor education
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Number of employees

2% work in management
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Vehicles available

47% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender

47% have 1 vehicle
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Housing market insights for

$1.36m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
$1.22m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
639
Number
of sales*

Housing type

34% are single detacheds
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Rooms

32% of the houses have 2 or 3 rooms
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Bedrooms

47% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters

59% are renters
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Schools

15 schools with rating up to 8
School rating Distance
8
out of 10
Peralta Elementary School
460 63rd Street, Oakland, CA 94609
Elementary School
0.442mi
5
out of 10
Claremont Middle School
5750 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
Middle School
0.213mi
NR
Mentoring Academy
5951 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
High School
0.322mi
School rating Distance
8
out of 10
Peralta Elementary School
460 63rd Street, Oakland, CA 94609
0.442mi
NR
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
0.515mi
1
out of 10
Sankofa Academy
581 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94609
0.554mi
1
out of 10
Emerson Elementary School
4803 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
0.652mi
NR
Hillview Christian Academy
4844 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
0.725mi
School rating Distance
5
out of 10
Claremont Middle School
5750 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
0.213mi
NR
Mentoring Academy
5951 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
0.322mi
NR
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
410 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
0.515mi
1
out of 10
Sankofa Academy
581 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94609
0.554mi
NR
Far West
5263 Broadway Terr., Oakland, CA 94618
0.555mi
School rating Distance
NR
Mentoring Academy
5951 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
0.322mi
NR
Far West
5263 Broadway Terr., Oakland, CA 94618
0.555mi
NR
Hillview Christian Academy
4844 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
0.725mi
2
out of 10
Oakland International High School
4521 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94609
0.766mi
7
out of 10
Oakland Technical High School
4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
0.808mi
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Price history

Sold Apr 10, 2019

Rockridge | No Median sales price 2024

Bedrooms Med. price % of listings
2 beds $1.16m 12.5%
3 beds $2.04m 50%
4 beds $1.91m 25%
5 beds $2.95m 12.5%
Date Event Price $/sqft Source
Apr 10, 2019 Sold $1,178,000 841.43 Public Record
Apr 10, 2019 Price Increase $1,178,000 +47.43% 841.43 MLS #40857370
Mar 30, 2019 Pending $799,000 570.71 MLS #40857370
Mar 19, 2019 New Listing $799,000 570.71 MLS #40857370

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Frequently Asked Questions about 493 Forest St

What is 493 Forest St?

493 Forest St, Oakland, CA, 94618 is a single family home located in the Rockridge neighborhood in the city of Oakland, California with zipcode 94618. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with an interior area of 1,400 sqft.

Which year was this home built?

This home was build in 1911.

Which year was this property last sold?

This property was sold in 2019.

What is the full address of this Home?

493 Forest St, Oakland, CA, 94618.

Are grocery stores nearby?

The closest grocery stores are Trader Joe's, 0.18 miles away and Safeway, 0.49 miles away.

What is the neighborhood like?

The Rockridge neighborhood has a population of 331,582, and 38% of the families have children. The median age is 38.69 years and 51% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 59% is renter.

Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 03-28-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Listing last updated on: Apr 10, 2019
Verhouse Last checked 1 year ago

493 Forest St, Oakland, CA, 94618 is a single family home located in the Rockridge neighborhood in the city of Oakland, California with zipcode 94618. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with an interior area of 1,400 sqft on a 5,350 sqft sqft lot. This house was build in 1911.
Nearby schools include Peralta Elementary School, Claremont Middle School and Mentoring Academy.
The closest grocery stores are Trader Joe's, 0.18 miles away and Safeway, 0.49 miles away.
The Rockridge neighborhood has a population of 331,582, and 38% of the families have children. The median age is 38.69 years and 51% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 59% is renter.

*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.

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