$549,000

3838 Buell St Oakland, CA 94619

$6,519
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,088 sqft
0.1 acres
$505 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3838 Buell St

Calling all investors and developers! Rare opportunity for the right investor who can see the potential of this wonderful home on a huge 6200 square foot lot. This darling in Redwood heights is only limited to your imagination. Existing house can be remodeled, and possibly expanded, or you could potentially tear it down and build a residential multiplex. With its location just a stones throw away from Mills College at Northeastern, its a perfect opportunity to build a stable off campus housing complex. The possibilities are endless! Just north of Maxwell Park and minutes away from Lake Merritt, Piedmont, and Montclair!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size1,088 sqft
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1910
MLS #424076725

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Private Pool: No
  • List Price: $549,000
  • Price/SqFt: $504
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,845
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,088 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
  • MLS Number: 424076725
  • MLS Name: San Francisco
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (415) 738-7000
  • Listing Agent: Ricky Fong, Peter C Tham

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3838 Buell St, Oakland, CA 94619 - bungalow-style house with a shingled roof, fence, and a chimney

$549,000

3838 Buell St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 1994
Home Sold
$89,000
Jan 17, 1992
Home Sold
$220,000
Jul 06, 1990
Home Sold
$144,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$146,554$3,845
2023$143,681$3,845
2022$140,864$9,677
2021$138,102$3,381
2020$136,686$3,340
2019$134,007$3,065
2018$131,380$2,917
2017$128,804$2,917

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Laurel Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

3750 Brown Ave

7

Redwood Heights Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

4401 39th Ave

5

Carl B. Munck Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

11900 Campus Dr

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 $73,148. Typical income of Oakland, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

52%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3838 Buell St

The listing price of 3838 Buell St property is $549,000.

The property 3838 Buell St is a house located in Oakland, California, 94619.

Active Listing: 3838 Buell St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3838 Buell St are: Laurel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Redwood Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Carl B. Munck Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Melrose Leadership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Frick Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Greenleaf K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oakland Unity High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Conservatory of Vocal/Instrumental Arts High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Latitude 37.8 High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,845 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 19, 1994 for $89,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3838 Buell St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 3838 Buell St is 1,088 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3838 Buell St is 1910.

This home is located at 3838 Buell St in Oakland, CA and zip code 94619 in the Upper Laurel neighborhood. This 1,088 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $549,000.

The number of listings in Oakland, CA decreased by 4.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $695,000 and the average listing age was 112 days.

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

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