1137 Peralta St, Oakland, California 94607, Oakland, 94607 - 5 bed, 2 bath
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Oakland, California 94607
This property presents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $599,000—positioned well above the $512,800 Fair Market Value by -16%. While the price reflects a premium, the Fair Condition Rating and flexible duplex configuration offer significant upside for forced appreciation. The 1895 Victorian structure provides a rare, usable backyard in a highly connected West Oakland location. This is a strategic acquisition ideal for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants looking to leverage the property's income-generating potential through house hacking.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1137 Peralta St Subject | $599,000* List Price | 5 | 2 | 2,070 | $248 | - |
A 836 20th Street Sold | $700,000 | 6 | 2 | 2,444 | $286 | 1.0 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1895 and explicitly described as a 'move-in ready fixer,' the home features dated elements such as older fireplace tiling and original wood floors. While the interior is clean and staged, the lack of recent major system or kitchen/bath overhaul records and the 'fixer' label place it in the fair category, requiring updates to modern standards.
Configured as a stately duplex with a five-bedroom upper unit and a two-bedroom lower unit, this property offers exceptional versatility for multi-generational living or 'house hacking' to offset mortgage costs.
Situated in a highly connected pocket of West Oakland, the home provides rapid access to BART, the Bay Bridge, Emeryville, and major freeways, making it a prime spot for Bay Area professionals.
Priced transparently as a 'move-in ready fixer,' this 1895 Victorian allows buyers to build immediate sweat equity in a rapidly appreciating neighborhood while benefiting from a rare, usable urban backyard.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2070, other record living area = 3000.
The property has a small lot size, more than 70 percent of which is taken by its living area. lot size in square feet = 2730, living area = 2070.
Described as a fixer-upper and built in 1895, the property likely requires modernization and structural attention typical of century-old homes, which may necessitate significant post-purchase capital.
This substantial West Oakland "Grand Dame" offers the kind of square footage that stops you at the door and a backyard that makes you want to stay. Best described as a move-in ready fixer, this home can be configured as a massive single-family home or as a stately duplex. The upper unit features five bedrooms and two full baths; the lower unit offers two bedrooms and one bath, giving you serious flexibility across both levels. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit and let the other pay your mortgage, add a turnkey asset to your portfolio, or plant roots in one of the Bay’s most culturally rich and rapidly appreciating neighborhoods, this property meets you where you are. The backyard is a rare find in the city, open, usable, and ready for weekend gatherings, container gardens, or simply your morning coffee. located in one of the Bay’s most culturally rich and rapidly appreciating neighborhoods, this property checks all the boxes. West Oakland’s connectivity is unmatched: BART, the Bay Bridge, Emeryville, downtown Oakland, and all major freeways and transit are all within easy reach. Multiple parks and the sunny weather to enjoy them in abounds. Affordably and transparently priced this one won't last long! Open Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 3pm.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.2 mi
Grades PK-3 • 0.7 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.7 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 | 78% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,070 | 1,444 | 72% |
| Lot Size | 2,730 | 3,605 | 33% |
| Price | $599.0K | $635.0K | 44% |
| Price per sq ft | $289 | $424 | 22% |
| Built year | 1895 | 1899 | 33% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 22 | 135 | 6% |
May 15, 2026
$599,000
Initial Listing
Apr 10, 2000
$157,000
Public Record
Oct 17, 1995
$125,000
Public Record