956 53Rd St, Oakland, CA 94608
Single-family home
Sold August 2026
Listing Agent: Richard Matus (DRE #01120689) · Listing Office: BHG RE Reliance Partners · Contact: 510-868-1400 · Bought with: Denise Rizkalla · BHG RE Reliance Partners · MLS #41141619 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
956 53Rd St sold for $565,000 in August 2026, 13% over its $499,000 list price, after 16 days on the market. That works out to $512 per square foot on 1,103 square feet. Across 140 closed sales in 94608 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $715,000 and the median is $526 per square foot, 2.7% above this sale's $512.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94608 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 13 | $500,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 85 | $765,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 42 | $592,500 |
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 94608
Description
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!
Listing description from the August 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 956 53Rd St
943 56Th St: Sold $575,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.1 mi
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty | DRE #01318679
Buyer's agent: Vinson Trac, LPT Realty | DRE #018359961047 48th street: Sold $754,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,496 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.2 mi
Golden Gate Property Management, Inc | DRE #02215438
Buyer's agent: Daniel Bo, Harvest Real Estate Group | DRE #01928841876 880 52nd St: Sold $900,000 · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
BHG RE Reliance Partners | DRE #01352129
Buyer's agent: Jo Judith Zunic, Keller Williams Realty | DRE #021002541028 57Th St: Sold $845,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,087 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.3 mi
Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #01186643
Buyer's agent: Ellen Martinez, Compass | DRE #021350695775 Adeline St: Sold $611,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.4 mi
Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #01865464
Buyer's agent: Ellen Martinez, Compass | DRE #02135069825 57TH STREET: Sold $1,080,000 · Aug 2026 · 0.4 mi
KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01313613
Buyer's agent: Katie Pratt, Kai Real Estate | DRE #020212561028 61st St: Sold $925,000 · Jul 2026 · 0.5 mi
Bhhs Drysdale Properties | DRE #01450197
Buyer's agent: Liana Dickson, KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #019841961028 61St St: Sold $925,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,236 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.5 mi
Bhhs Drysdale Properties | DRE #01450197
Buyer's agent: Liana Dickson, KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01984196
Closed sales reported in 94608, nearest first, last 12 months. All recent sales in Oakland →