Experience the best of Berkeley and Oakland in this beautifully renovated 2BD/2BA Craftsman, a calm and quiet refuge in the heart of the city. Enter the 1309 SQFT home’s classic foyer with an original leaded glass window, built-in bookshelves and cabinets. The home is rich with architectural details including a coffered ceiling, period fireplace, wainscotting, bay windows, and hardwood floors. The upgraded eat-in kitchen offers butcher block and quartz counters, stylish shelving, cabinets and tiling, plus access to the enchanting rear garden for indoor/outdoor living. Two bright bedrooms share two updated baths, one with a clawfoot tub and one offering a timeless contemporary look with standing shower. The living room can also double as a third bedroom or guest room, complete with dual custom closets. Through the laundry/mudroom, enter the beautiful secluded backyard, featuring stonework, mature landscaping, and new fencing. A basement spans the length of the house – phenomenal expansion potential! The home offers gated off-street parking. Nearby coveted Peralta Elementary, BART, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, & UC Berkeley. Sewer and sidewalk compliant!
Sold for $985,000 on 05/16/25
$985,000
759 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
2beds
1,309sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$974,600 Zestimate®
$752/sqft
$4,010 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 17, 2025 at 05:30am
Listed by:
David Gunderman DRE #01313613 510-205-4369,
Kw Advisors East Bay,
Rachel Trowbridge Saunders DRE #02030980 510-593-3418,
Kw Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Jennifer Morgan, DRE #02147418
Kw Advisors East Bay
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41085619

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Other, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Common Area
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,309
- Total interior livable area: 1,309 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 15136432
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Oakland
- Subdivision: Berkeley Border
Services availability
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Estimated market value
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