2728 12th Ave, Oakland, California 94606, Oakland, 94606 - 2 bed, 1 bath
ACTIVE$815,000
2728 12th Ave, Oakland, California 94606
2Beds
1Bath
1,037Sqft
3,045Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($709,532.205) is $105,467.795 (12%) lower than the list price ($815,000). This property may be overpriced.
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Great Schools: Elementary School: Crocker Highlands Elementary School (9/10).
Top Cons:
Property Age: Built in 1913, while contributing to its charm, the age of the property suggests potential for older systems or maintenance requirements beyond the explicitly updated areas.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$815.0K vs avg $715.0K (+$100,000)59%
Size:1,037 sqft vs avg 1,408 sqft24%
Price/sqft:$786 vs avg $47386%
More Insights
Built in 1913 (112 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1913, this property has undergone extensive and high-quality renovations, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, which appear virtually new and feature modern styles, fixtures, and appliances. The kitchen boasts white shaker cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a modern black faucet. The bathroom features a contemporary double vanity, stylish round mirrors, gold-tone fixtures, and modern hexagonal floor tiles. Additionally, the property benefits from newly installed solar panels and updated flooring and lighting throughout, indicating a comprehensive and recent modernization that meets current quality standards.
Year Built
1913
Close
-
List price
$815K
Original List price
$785K
Price/Sqft
$786
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
41112939
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Deck
Spa
Patio
View-
About this home
Certain homes charm you from the start. Peer over the gate at 2728 12th Ave and immediately fall under its spell. The cheery yellow exterior of this Edwardian cottage beckons you closer and welcomes you in. You can already imagine greeting loved ones at the front door, inviting them into the bright and sunny living room, or serving refreshments on the deck surrounded by a canopy of birch trees. Down below is space to lounge, either on the patio or in the hot tub. This home offers the comforts of contemporary living, with its spacious, updated kitchen and bath, as well as newly installed solar panels, while retaining all the allure of classic architecture: serve food from the dining room built-in or linger on the window seat in the bedroom. You know you can be happy here; everything around you in this home tells you so.
Nearby schools
4/10
Bella Vista Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.1mi
7/10
Cleveland Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.6mi
3/10
Franklin Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.8mi
3/10
Manzanita Seed
Public,•K-5•0.8mi
3/10
Garfield Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.9mi
9/10
Crocker Highlands Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.0mi
5/10
Glenview Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.0mi
3/10
International Community School
Public,•K-5•1.3mi
5/10
Think College Now School
Public,•K-5•1.3mi
8/10
Lincoln Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.7mi
2/10
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.2mi
6/10
Henry Haight Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.2mi
6/10
Edna Brewer Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.5mi
4/10
Roosevelt Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.7mi
3/10
La Escuelita Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.2mi
4/10
Urban Promise Academy
Public,•6-8•1.3mi
3/10
United For Success Academy
Public,•6-8•1.5mi
2/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public,•6-9•1.6mi
2/10
Westlake Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.7mi
5/10
Will C. Wood Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.9mi
4/10
Oakland High School
Public,•9-12•0.4mi
2/10
Fremont High
Public,•9-12•2.2mi
7/10
Oakland Technical High School
Public,•9-12•2.5mi
2/10
Oakland International High School
Public,•9-12•2.7mi
7/10
Encinal Junior/Senior High
Public,•6-12•3.4mi
4/10
Skyline High School
Public,•9-12•4.0mi
Condition Rating
Excellent
Despite being built in 1913, this property has undergone extensive and high-quality renovations, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, which appear virtually new and feature modern styles, fixtures, and appliances. The kitchen boasts white shaker cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a modern black faucet. The bathroom features a contemporary double vanity, stylish round mirrors, gold-tone fixtures, and modern hexagonal floor tiles. Additionally, the property benefits from newly installed solar panels and updated flooring and lighting throughout, indicating a comprehensive and recent modernization that meets current quality standards.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Great Schools: Elementary School: Crocker Highlands Elementary School (9/10).
Historic Charm & Curb Appeal: The property boasts a 'cheery yellow exterior' and 'Edwardian cottage' style, retaining the 'allure of classic architecture' which provides significant aesthetic appeal and character.
Modernized Key Areas: Features a 'spacious, updated kitchen and bath,' offering contemporary comfort and functionality within a classic home.
Energy Efficiency Upgrade: The 'newly installed solar panels' enhance the property's sustainability, potentially leading to reduced utility costs for the homeowner.
Inviting Outdoor Living Spaces: Includes a 'deck surrounded by a canopy of birch trees,' a 'patio,' and a 'hot tub,' providing multiple desirable options for relaxation and entertaining.
Thoughtful Interior Details: Retains classic architectural elements such as a 'dining room built-in' and a 'window seat in the bedroom,' adding unique character and practical charm.
Cons
Property Age: Built in 1913, while contributing to its charm, the age of the property suggests potential for older systems or maintenance requirements beyond the explicitly updated areas.
Limited Living Space: With 1037 sqft, 2 beds, and 1 bath, the property may be considered small for some buyers, particularly growing families or those desiring more expansive living areas.
Potential Overpricing Relative to Valuation: The current listing price of $815,000 is notably higher than the estimated property value of $768,753, which could impact buyer perception and negotiation leverage.