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listing_id: BE41124068
status: Active
price: 975000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2031
sqft_lot: 4160
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1912
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: Duplex
address: "551 53rd St"
city: Oakland
state: CA
zip: 94609
county: "Alameda County"
lat: 37.8383658
lng: -122.2637241
days_on_market: 69
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "John Flaniken"
list_office: "Trade-In Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 334-0890"
list_agent_license: 01420207
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-02-20
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Alameda County | Oakland | 94609 | 551 53rd St

551 53rd St, Oakland, CA 94609

MLS: BE41124068 | Status: Active | Price: $975,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2,031 4,160 1912

Remarks

Welcome to 551 53rd St, a North Oakland remodeled duplex in the charming Temescal neighborhood. This 1912 Craftsman blends vintage charm with modern updates, just steps from Telegraph Avenue's vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment options, also close to UCSF Children's Hospital Benioff of Oakland and Frogs Park. Enjoy nearby conveniences like the new shopping center with Whole Foods, Walgreens, Peet's Coffee and Farmers Market. Benefit from easy freeway access, proximity to Rockridge BART - just 11 miles to San Francisco! The units feature abundant natural light, new paint, windows, flooring and fixtures. Kitchens boast stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops and new soft-close cabinetry. Bathrooms offer tile floors, modern vanities and a combination tub/shower and full stall shower. Exterior highlights low maintenance landscaping, deep fenced backyard (possible ADU), off-street parking, new porch and redwood decking. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit and offset your mortgage with rental income, expand your investment portfolio, or reimagine the property to maximize value, this duplex delivers flexibility. A great opportunity for owner-occupants and investors alike!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # BE41124068
MLS Source Bay East
Days on Site 69

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Flooring Laminate, Tile
Cooling Air Conditioning - None
Heating Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Garage: Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public

Contact Information

John Flaniken
Trade-In Real Estate
License #: 01420207
Phone: (831) 334-0890

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
2

Unit Details

Unit # Sq Ft Beds Baths Rent
1 868 2 0/0
2 1,189 2 0/0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Oakland International High School public 9-12 0.37 mi 1
Emerson Elementary School public K-5 0.42 mi 5
Home And Hospital Program public K-12 0.58 mi N/A
Young Adult Program public 12 0.58 mi N/A
Sankofa United Elementary School public K-5 0.59 mi 2
Oakland Technical High School public 9-12 0.64 mi 8
Peralta Elementary School public K-5 0.82 mi 8
Claremont Middle School public 6-8 0.84 mi 9
Anna Yates Elementary School public K-8 1.00 mi 4
Emery Secondary School public 9-12 1.06 mi 3
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School public K-5 1.06 mi 5
Malcolm X Elementary School public K-5 1.14 mi 8
Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 4
Sylvia Mendez Elementary public K-5 1.35 mi 8
Emeryville Preschool Students public UG 1.37 mi N/A
Chabot Elementary School public K-5 1.42 mi 9
Street Academy (Alternative) public 9-12 1.44 mi 2
Beach Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 8
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 public K-8 1.51 mi 10
Berkeley Technology Academy public 10-12 1.51 mi 5

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
1432 Union St $799,900 2,156 Active
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5332 Locksley Ave $995,000 1,791 PendingDoNotShow
1241-1241b Ashby Ave $899,000 1,986 Active
523 25th St $999,000 2,985 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact John Flaniken, (831) 334-0890.