1746 8th Street, Oakland, California 94607, Oakland, 94607 - 3 bed, 2 bath
ACTIVE$750,000$3,368/sqft
Est. Value: $718,260
-4%
AboveEstimate
1746 8th Street, Oakland, California 94607
3Beds
2Baths
3,368Sqft
5,294Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($718,260.05) is $31,739.95 (4%) lower than the list price ($750,000). This property may be overpriced.
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Historic Architectural Significance: A stately 1873 Italianate Victorian retaining many period details, offering unique character and historical charm.
Top Cons:
Extensive Renovation Required: The property is explicitly marketed as a 'fixer,' indicating a need for substantial updates and investment to modernize and bring to current standards.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$750.0K vs avg $675.0K (+$75,000)71%
Size:3,368 sqft vs avg 1,522.5 sqft92%
Price/sqft:$223 vs avg $43913%
More Insights
Built in 1890 (136 years old).
Condition: This 1890 Victorian is explicitly marketed as a 'fixer' and requires substantial rehabilitation. The kitchen is extremely outdated, lacking modern appliances and featuring basic, worn cabinetry and tile countertops. Bathrooms are also very dated, with one featuring a 1930s-1950s style teal tile and another being a very basic half-bath. Flooring throughout the main house is worn hardwood, and walls show signs of age and wear. The commercial space is raw and utilitarian. Major systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are likely original or very old, requiring significant upgrades to meet modern standards and safety.
Year Built
1890
Close
-
List price
$750K
Original List price
$750K
Price/Sqft
$223
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
41120212
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Spa
Patio
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About this home
Own a historic West Oakland compound with countless possibilities! This stately 4 bed, 2 bath 1873 Italianate Victorian fixer retains many period details while providing the opportunity for updates for modern living. The attached commercial space (1748 8th, AKA "8 Wood", which is reported to have been a corner fish market in decades past) includes two half-baths, "as-is" cold storage as well as two second floor offices. The property's oversized 2-car tandem garage boasts a large workshop and storage space, as well as second floor hayloft-style rooms that are accessible through a separate back entrance. Fully fenced lot includes greenery and a working hot tub, because why not? Close to BART, easy commute to SF.
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Erick Moreno
Listing Agent
Nearby schools
4/10
Preparatory Literary Academy Of Cultural Excellence
Public,•K-5•0.2mi
2/10
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Public,•PK-3•1.0mi
3/10
West Oakland Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.0mi
3/10
Mcclymonds High School
Public,•9-12•1.4mi
2/10
Oakland International High School
Public,•9-12•2.9mi
2/10
Fremont High
Public,•9-12•5.5mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
02/08/16
Sold
$1,500,000
Condition Rating
Poor
This 1890 Victorian is explicitly marketed as a 'fixer' and requires substantial rehabilitation. The kitchen is extremely outdated, lacking modern appliances and featuring basic, worn cabinetry and tile countertops. Bathrooms are also very dated, with one featuring a 1930s-1950s style teal tile and another being a very basic half-bath. Flooring throughout the main house is worn hardwood, and walls show signs of age and wear. The commercial space is raw and utilitarian. Major systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are likely original or very old, requiring significant upgrades to meet modern standards and safety.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Historic Architectural Significance: A stately 1873 Italianate Victorian retaining many period details, offering unique character and historical charm.
Mixed-Use Income Potential: Includes an attached commercial space with two half-baths and two second-floor offices, providing significant live-work or rental income opportunities.
Exceptional Workshop & Storage: Oversized 2-car tandem garage boasts a large workshop, storage space, and second-floor hayloft-style rooms, ideal for various uses or potential conversion.
Strategic Commuter Location: Excellent proximity to BART and an easy commute to San Francisco, highly desirable for Bay Area residents.
Significant Value-Add Opportunity: Described as a 'fixer' with 'countless possibilities,' presenting a substantial renovation and development potential for increased equity.
Cons
Extensive Renovation Required: The property is explicitly marketed as a 'fixer,' indicating a need for substantial updates and investment to modernize and bring to current standards.
As-Is Commercial Components: The attached commercial space includes 'as-is' cold storage, suggesting potential functional issues or required upgrades for commercial operation.
Age-Related System Concerns: Built in 1890, the property likely has original or outdated systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that may require significant capital expenditure for replacement or upgrade.