Nestled on a full acre in the Chabot Park Estates neighborhood of the Oakland Hills, this rare urban oasis offers the best of agricultural charm and city living. The classic 3+ bed, 3 full bath, single story Rancher style home, and detached barn, create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, from garden to table. The main house features hardwood floors, and Mexican Saltillo and Moroccan Zellige tiles, complimenting the open modern layout with old world warmth. The home is filled with natural morning and evening light pouring in from the picture frame windows, skylights and Dutch door. The formal living and dining rooms provide welcoming spaces for both everyday living, and entertainment. The open eat in kitchen is framed by majestic, mature redwood trees that create a peaceful, private setting. The large island, abundant storage and new stove, are ideal for culinary enthusiasts, and hosting.The primary suite features generous closet space, a sky light for stargazing, an en-suite bathroom, and private deck access to the orchard side. There you will find mature plum, pear, cherry, persimmon, olive, nectarine, avocado, and pomegranate trees. The main level has two additional bedrooms, and full baths, one featuring a luxurious soaking tub, and the other a bright walk-in shower. The rooms are sun drenched and inviting – enhanced by skylights and tree lined views. Downstairs, a large bonus room, generously fenestrated, with a beautifully remodeled full guest bathroom offers exceptional flexibility as a guest suite, home office, recreation room, or potential fourth bedroom.There is also a laundry room, craft space, and storage. Throughout the parklike setting you will find mature Black walnut and Magnolia trees, ornamental landscaping, California native plants, drought tolerant flax, Proteas and Acacias, Oak and Evergreens. For the urban homesteader there are raised garden beds, a chicken coop fit for 6 hens, currently occupied by two very friendly egg laying gals – Peaches and Henrietta. The trees have been recently trimmed and fertilized, and new mulch has been laid to delineate pathways and discourage weeds. Horse lovers – this property is equine friendly, allowing up to two of your four-legged friends. Boarding stables are nearby or keep them on site in the barn. Whether you use the additional space for a workshop, artist’s studio, or animal stall, you will enjoy the new roof and skylights…Also included in the sale is the seller owned solar and adjoining lot…
Property Details
Price:
$1,198,000
MLS #:
41140763
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
GRASS VALLEY
Listed Date:
Jul 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,023
Lot Size:
21,877 sqft / 0.50 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1949
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Schools
School District:
Oakland
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
FA
Levels
U
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
BRK, STC, WOD
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
BA
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
DK, POF
Roof
SHN
View
PK, TW
Financial
HOA Fee
$298
HOA Fee Frequency
QTR
Map
Community
- Address4685 Commonwealth Dr Oakland CA
- SubdivisionGRASS VALLEY
- CityOakland
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94605
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 10, 2026
432
Single Family Listed
98
Avg DOM
505
Avg $ / SqFt
$991,156
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the GRASS VALLEY subdivision, 4685 Commonwealth Dr Oakland CA is a Single Family for sale in Oakland, CA, 94605. It is listed for $1,198,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,023 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1949. The current price per square foot is $592. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Oakland is $505. The average listing price for Single Family in Oakland is $991,156.
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