Offered for the first time in more than 60 years, this rare Grand Lake area treasure presents an extraordinary opportunity to restore and reimagine a substantial Craftsman-era residence. Built in 1912, the home offers approximately 3,038 square feet of living space on an expansive 9,450± square foot lot, combining timeless architectural character with exceptional upside potential. Rich in original details, the residence features six bedrooms, two and one-half baths, a full basement, stunning built-in cabinetry, extensive wood wainscoting, leaded glass accents, hardwood floors, and a grand fireplace surrounded by classic Craftsman millwork. Large formal rooms, abundant natural light, and period craftsmanship showcase the home’s remarkable heritage and provide the perfect canvas for a thoughtful restoration. The generous lot offers endless possibilities for gardens, outdoor entertaining, expansion, or potential accessory dwelling opportunities (buyer to verify). While the property requires significant cosmetic updating, the scale, character, and location make it a rare find for contractors, investors, or buyers seeking to create a legacy home. Ideally located near Grand Lake, Lakeshore, the Rose Garden, shopping, dining, and transportation, 478 Jean Street is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring new life to one of Oakland’s classic architectural gems. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this remarkable property.
Property Details
Price:
$1,095,000
MLS #:
41139117
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
GRAND LAKE
Listed Date:
Jun 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,038
Lot Size:
9,450 sqft / 0.22 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1912
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Schools
School District:
Oakland
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
LAM, WOOD
Heating
FA
Levels
C
Exterior
Accessibility Features
NO
Architectural Style
CRF
Construction Materials
STC
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
BA
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
SHN
View
HI, TW
Financial
Map
Community
- Address478 Jean St Oakland CA
- SubdivisionGRAND LAKE
- CityOakland
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94610
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 Jun 27, 2026
463
Single Family Listed
95
Avg DOM
526
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,023,374
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the GRAND LAKE subdivision, 478 Jean St Oakland CA is a Single Family for sale in Oakland, CA, 94610. It is listed for $1,095,000 and features 6 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,038 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1912. The current price per square foot is $360. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Oakland is $526. The average listing price for Single Family in Oakland is $1,023,374.
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