$7,707

closing credit¹

3653 38th Ave Oakland, CA 94619

$649,000
3 beds
1 full
1,165 sqft
0.07 acres
$557 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3653 38th Ave

Welcome to this beautiful California bungalow, located in Oakland’s Laurel District and the perfect starter home. This wonderful home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom, and 1,165 square feet of living space. Desirable finishes include gorgeous hardwood floors, a freshly painted interior, dual pane windows, and attached garage with laundry. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, white cabinets and modern light fixtures, perfect for entertaining friends and family. Bedrooms are generous in size and are complimented by a nicely remodeled full bathroom with a new vanity, quartz countertop, and tiled shower. Entertain in the serene backyard or picking fruit from the lemon, Fuji apple, and pear trees. With an amazing location in the revived Laurel District, this home is walking distance to some of the best dining in all of Oakland, including Sequoia Diner, Communite Table, Farmer Joe's, Joe's Modern Thai (Michelin 2024), Degrees Plato, Ghost Town brewery, and Donut Savant, just to name a few. A commuter dream with easy access to BART, direct transbay bus directly into the city, and is close to the freeway for commuters.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
Size1,165 sqft
Lot size0.0735 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingGarage
MLS #41085251
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 41085251
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (510) 470-9096
  • Office Email: kathy@compass.com
  • Listing Agent: Linda Yu

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 11, 2019
Home Sold
$700,000
Nov 05, 2009
Home Sold
$330,000
Nov 05, 1997
Home Sold
$115,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$750,532$11,894
2023$735,818$11,894
2022$721,391$11,601
2021$707,251$11,134
2020$700,000$11,013
2019$381,842$6,232
2018$374,358$5,979
2017$367,018$5,979

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Laurel Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.1 mi

3750 Brown Ave

2

Allendale Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

3670 Penniman Ave

7

Redwood Heights Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

4401 39th Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,364. The most common annual income of people living in Oakland, CA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
62%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • IKEAIKEA
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • LexusLexus
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3653 38th Ave

This home is located at 3653 38th Ave in Oakland, CA and zip code 94619 in the Upper Laurel neighborhood. This 1,165 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $649,000.

While more than 55 listings in Oakland, CA in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 22 listings sold at asking price, and more than 42 were sold below. The number of listings in Oakland, CA increased by 13.4% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 58 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $844,105 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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