Unlock incredible upside potential at 956 53rd St. This North Oakland Queen Anne cottage preserves its vintage character while serving as the ultimate canvas for a custom remodel. Dramatic 10-foot ceilings and tall windows maximize natural light throughout the layout. A full footprint, high-ceiling basement offers possible build-out potential for additional living space or a lucrative ADU. Major big-ticket items are already checked off: the home features a newer concrete foundation, new sewer lateral and upgraded copper plumbing to the meter. Unmatched commuter location central to three BART stations (MacArthur, Ashby, Rockridge) with immediate access to Temescal, Berkeley, and regional freeways. Walk Score: 84 | Bike Score: 89. Bring your contractor and vision to this high-demand neighborhood!
Property Details
Price:
$499,000
MLS #:
41141619
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Gaskill
Listed Date:
Jul 14, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,103
Lot Size:
4,332 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1908
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
VINY, WOOD
Heating
FA, GAS
Levels
A
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
WOD
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address956 53Rd St Oakland CA
- SubdivisionGaskill
- CityOakland
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94608
Subdivisions in Oakland
- ALAMEDA
- ALLENDALE
- ARROYO PARK
- CENTRAL STATION-PACIFIC CANNERY LOFTS
- CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
- CLINTON
- CRESTMONT
- CROCKER HGHLANDS
- CROCKER/GLENVIEW
- DIMOND
- E OAKLAND
- EAST OAKLAND
- ELMHURST
- GLENVIEW
- HARRINGTON
- HIGHLAND PARK
- HILLER HIGHLANDS
- Hoover-Foster
- JACK LONDON
- KING ESTATES
- LAKESIDE
- LAS PALMAS
- LINCOLN HIGHLAND
- LOCKWOOD
- Longefellow
- LOWER ROCKRIDGE
- MACARTHUR
- MERRIEWOOD
- MILLMONT
- MONTCLAIR
- MOSSWOOD
- NOBE
- OAK CENTER
- OAK KNOLL
- OAKLAND
- OAKLAND HILLS
- OAKLAND ZOO
- PIEDMONT BORDER
- PRESCOTT
- Prescott South
- REDWOOD HEIGHTS
- RIDGEMONT
- ROCKRIDGE
- SAN ANTONIO
- SANTA FE
- SEQUOYAH HILLS
- TEMESCAL
- UPPER DIMOND
- UPPER LAUREL
- UPPER MILLSMONT
- UPPER ROCKRIDGE
- Uptown
- WEST OAK
- WEST OAKLAND
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Oakland as of Jul 24, 2026
384
Single Family Listed
112
Avg DOM
494
Avg $ / SqFt
$975,162
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Gaskill subdivision, 956 53Rd St Oakland CA is a Single Family for sale in Oakland, CA, 94608. It is listed for $499,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,103 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1908. The current price per square foot is $452. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Oakland is $494. The average listing price for Single Family in Oakland is $975,162.
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