
Oakland, California 94611
This charming 1930s cottage is set on an expansive, tree-surrounded double lot that feels like your own private forest hideaway. Featuring a seamless blend of vintage character and modern utility, the property includes a ready-to-use chicken coop, raised garden beds, and fenced areas for pets. French doors open from the living space onto a front deck offering tranquil valley views—the ideal spot for morning coffee. Out back, a private patio anchored by an outdoor fireplace provides the ultimate setting for relaxing or entertaining friends. Downstairs, a versatile private lower level with its own separate entrance and laundry hookups is primed to become a home office, or home gym. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a standalone home, all just minutes from Thornhill shops, Montclair Village, local schools, and major freeway. Plus the possibility to build another home its great for a homeowner seeking privacy or investor looking to add a home. Open Sat (10/24) & Sun (10/25) from 2~4pm.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1939, this cottage is well-maintained but significantly dated. The kitchen features a vintage O'Keefe & Merritt stove and a porcelain drainboard sink, indicating no major renovations in over 30 years. While the interior is staged and functional, the age of the systems, the small 506 sqft footprint, and the weathered exterior timber retaining walls and decking suggest a need for modern updates and minor repairs.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 16027, living area = 506.
The expansive 16,027 sqft double lot offers significant value-add potential, including the rare opportunity to build a second home or expand the existing structure in a prime location.
The property features a private forest-like setting with valley views, a front deck, and a rear patio with an outdoor fireplace, providing a unique and tranquil retreat for entertaining.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =16027, other record lot size in square feet = 7377.
With only 506 square feet of living space, the interior is exceptionally compact for a two-bedroom home, which may limit its appeal to buyers seeking traditional room sizes.
While the elementary school is top-tier, the assigned middle and high schools have significantly lower ratings, which could be a concern for families focused on long-term education.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades 6-8 • 1.7 mi
Grades 9-12 • 2.8 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 506 | 1,591.405 |
| Lot Size | 16,027 | 5,033.821 |
| Price | $695.0K | $1.04M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.4K | $611 |
| Built year | 1939 | 1927 |
| HOA | $0 | $227 |
| Days on market | 5 | 36 |
Oct 19, 2026
$695,000
Initial Listing
Jul 27, 2020
$704,000
Public Record
Jan 22, 1997
$30,000
Public Record