$499,000
Beds: 2
Bath: 1
Sqft: 1,103
Sqft lot: 4,332
Acre lot: 0.10
Open House on Saturday, July 18th 2026 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Courtesy of Richard Matus, BHG RE Reliance Partners 510-868-1400

Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1908
Neighborhood: Gaskill

Property Details for 956 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94608

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!

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: "Gas Water Heater"

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 total bathroom

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Building

  • Construction Materials: "Wood Siding"
  • Living Area: 1103
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Level - Street: "2 Bedrooms", "1 Bath", "Main Entry"

Cooling

  • Cooling: "None"

Floors

  • Flooring: "Vinyl", "Wood"

Garage

  • 2 garage spaces
  • Garage Included

Heating

  • Heating: "Forced Air", "Natural Gas"
  • Heating Included

Laundry

  • Features: "No Hookups"

Location

  • Subdivision Name: Gaskill

Lot

  • Lot Features: "Level"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 4356
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4332
  • Parcel Number: 13118833

Parking

  • Parking Features: "Attached", "Detached"

Pool

  • Pool Features: "None"

Property

  • Property Condition: "Existing"
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

  • Roof: "Composition Shingles"

Utilities

  • Electric: "No Solar"
  • Water Source: "Public"

Listing

  • Sale/rent: For Sale
  • $452 per square foot

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$499,000 - 956 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94608

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956 53rd St
Oakland, CA 94608
Subdivision Name: Gaskill