Nestled on the border of Upper Laurel and Redwood Heights, this charming home beautifully blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The main residence offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,066 sq ft of inviting living space, where refinished original hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and updated dual-pane windows preserve the home’s classic appeal while enhancing everyday comfort. Recent improvements, including updated electrical, provide added peace of mind while maintaining the warmth and craftsmanship of this classic home. The spacious, south-facing backyard is a rare find—an expansive, level blank canvas perfect for entertaining, gardening, play, or creating your dream outdoor retreat. Framed by a stunning mature redwood canopy, the backyard offers exceptional privacy, natural beauty, and a peaceful setting to enjoy year-round. Adding even more versatility is an approximately 420 sq ft non-conforming 1-bedroom, 1-bath living space, ideal for extended family, guests, a home office, or flexible bonus space. Ideally located on the border of Upper Laurel and Redwood Heights, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to neighborhood cafés, shops, parks, commuter routes, and all that Oakland has to offer. A rare opportunity to own a home full of original charm, modern updates, and endless potential in one of Oakland’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Property Details
Price:
$779,000
MLS #:
41143419
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
UPPER LAUREL
Listed Date:
Jul 31, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,066
Lot Size:
3,800 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1937
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Wood, Concrete
Heating
Wall Furnace
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Construction Materials
Stucco
Lot Features
Sloped Down, Back Yard
Parking Features
Covered
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Deck
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Map
Community
- Address3851 Madrone Ave Oakland CA
- SubdivisionUPPER LAUREL
- CityOakland
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94619
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 Oct 28, 2026
453
Single Family Listed
111
Avg DOM
523
Avg $ / SqFt
$892,240
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the UPPER LAUREL subdivision, 3851 Madrone Ave Oakland CA is a Single Family for sale in Oakland, CA, 94619. It is listed for $779,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,066 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1937. The current price per square foot is $731. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Oakland is $523. The average listing price for Single Family in Oakland is $892,240.
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