#325051042, Lionel Punchard, Listing office: FRMC
Property details
About 686 29th St
Opportunity Knocks in Oakland! Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom home with two additional rooms, full of potential and ready for your vision. Nestled in an established Oakland neighborhood, this property is perfect for savvy investors, first-time buyers with a passion for renovation, or anyone ready to create their dream space from the ground up. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout with extra rooms that can easily transform into additional bedrooms, a home office, or a creative studio. While this home does need significant TLC, the possibilities are endless for those willing to roll up their sleeves and bring new life to it. Enjoy a spacious backyard ideal for gardening or entertaining, and benefit from convenient access to local shops, dining, and major freeways. Bring your tools, your creativity, and your dreams this diamond in the rough is waiting to shine again!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingWall Furnace
StatusActive
Size900 sqft
Lot size0.0803 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #325058042
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: No Garage
- Heating: Wall Furnace
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $599,000
- Price/SqFt: $665
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,157
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Other
- Directions: I-880 S I-880 S Emeryville, CA 94608 United States 0.4 miles Turn right onto W Grand Ave 0.5 miles Keep right to merge onto I-580 East toward Hayward, Stockton 1.9 miles Take exit 19C onto I-980 West toward Downtown Oakland 0.5 miles Keep right onto 27th Street toward West Grand Ave 0.2 miles Turn right onto 27th St 200 ft Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Way 0.1 miles Turn right onto 29th St 0.3 miles Arrive at the destination
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 900 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0803 Acres
- MLS Number: 325058042
- MLS Name: BAREIS MLS
- Office Name: Twin Oaks Real Estate INC
- Office Email: ryan.deamaral@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: De' Sha Derrickson
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,759 | $3,157 |
| 2023 | $105,646 | $3,157 |
| 2022 | $103,575 | $2,757 |
| 2021 | $101,544 | $2,475 |
| 2020 | $100,503 | $2,442 |
| 2019 | $98,533 | $2,196 |
| 2018 | $96,602 | $2,067 |
| 2017 | $94,707 | $2,067 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Hoover Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•890 Brockhurst St
3
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Public District PK-3
1.1 mi
•960 10th St
6
Emerson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•4803 Lawton Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,750. Most Oakland, CA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. 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?
53%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Boston Market
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Honda
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 686 29th St
The listing price of 686 29th St property is $599,000.
The property 686 29th St is a house located in Oakland, California, 94609.
Active Listing: 686 29th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 686 29th St are: Hoover Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Emerson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Westlake Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kipp Bridge Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), West Oakland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Street Academy (Alternative) (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McClymonds High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,157 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 686 29th St has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 686 29th St is 900 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 686 29th St is 1920.
This home is located at 686 29th St in Oakland, CA and zip code 94609 in the Hoover neighborhood. This 900 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $599,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Oakland, CA between May and June 2025 increased by 9.5%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 103 days, the median list price was $699,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.