3756 Balfour Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Single-family home
Sold August 2026
Listing Agent: Heidi Marchesotti (DRE #01308798) · Listing Office: Corcoran Icon Properties · Contact: 510-428-0900 · Bought with: Kevin Kretzmer · TurboHome Brokerage Inc. · MLS #41132084 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
3756 Balfour Ave sold for $2,290,000 in August 2026, 4.5% under its $2,398,000 list price, after 87 days on the market. That works out to $750 per square foot on 3,055 square feet. Across 120 closed sales in 94610 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,372,500 and the median is $688 per square foot, 8.3% below this sale's $750.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94610 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 4 | $850,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 68 | $1,417,500 |
| Q3 2026 | 47 | $1,380,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 1 | $508,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Oakland · Homes for sale in 94610
Description
Rooted in the architectural grace of 1907, this distinguished residence at 3756 Balfour rises above the street with quiet majesty on its corner—a long-standing sentinel of the Lakeshore neighborhood. Moments from all that Lakeshore offers, the home blends heritage, scale, and lifestyle in one of Oakland’s most coveted enclaves. The formal living room features rich hardwood floors, a stately fireplace, and classic detailing, while a sunlit veranda opens to a spacious deck—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The formal dining room showcases original pocket doors, a box-beamed ceiling, and built-in cabinetry, flowing into a custom eat-in kitchen with gas range, pantry, and breakfast nook. Terraced gardens provide versatile outdoor space for relaxation, gardening, or play. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with ample closet space, en suite bath, and adjoining bonus room suited for an office or nursery. Two additional bedrooms share a full hall bath. A finished attic adds flexible living space, and the basement includes storage, workshop area, and laundry. A rebuilt detached garage, owned solar, and mature landscaping complete this legacy home. With a Walkscore of 81, in a neighborhood celebrated for tree-lined streets, architectural beauty, and proximity to Lake Merritt, this property offers timeless character and room to grow.
Listing description from the August 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 3756 Balfour Ave
3788 LAKESHORE: Sold $1,450,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,874 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.1 mi
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Buyer's agent: Phillip Shell, City Real Estate | DRE #01971685743 Calmar: Sold $3,100,000 · 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,693 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.1 mi
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty | DRE #01936811
Buyer's agent: Aaron Brown, KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01821230646 Walavista Ave: Sold $1,700,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,797 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.2 mi
Compass | DRE #01259396
Buyer's agent: Sheila Zarekari, Compass | DRE #01944956881 Erie St: Sold $1,440,000 · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
Keller Williams Realty | DRE #01890931
Buyer's agent: Ryan Tom, Radius Agent Realty | DRE #02155443683 Mandana Blvd.: Sold $2,600,000 · 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,739 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
Cush Real Estate | DRE #01281543
Buyer's agent: Patty Rogers, Vantage Realty | DRE #00669968538 Weldon Ave: Sold $1,415,000 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,622 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.2 mi
Corcoran Icon Properties | DRE #01308798
Buyer's agent: Julie Sinner, The GRUBB Company | DRE #02017688699 Arimo Ave: Sold $1,505,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.2 mi
Compass | DRE #01259396
Buyer's agent: Adrian Diaz, eXp Realty of California | DRE #019581731001 Warfield Ave: Sold $3,875,000 · Aug 2026 · 0.3 mi
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