185 7th St Oakland, CA 94607
Chinatown NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,457/month
Highlights
- Custom Home
- 4-minute walk to Lake Merritt Station
- Cooling Available
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
- No HOA
- 3-minute walk to Chinese Garden Park
About This Home
Enjoy the best of homeownership with built-in income potential in this well-located duplex, just steps from Oakland Chinatown and BART. Ideal for owner-occupants, this property offers flexibility, convenience, and the opportunity to offset monthly housing costs. The upper unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with bright, comfortable living spaces—perfect for an owner’s residence. The lower unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, well-suited for rental income, extended family, or guests. This duplex offers strong income potential with the flexibility to live in one unit while renting the other, or to rent both units as part of a long-term investment strategy.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1897
Lot Details
- 1,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Northeast Facing Home
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Custom Home
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 11753
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,960 | $523,391 | $157,017 | $366,374 |
| 2024 | $8,960 | $513,130 | $153,939 | $359,191 |
| 2023 | $9,268 | $503,068 | $150,920 | $352,148 |
| 2022 | $8,934 | $493,207 | $147,962 | $345,245 |
| 2021 | $8,443 | $483,537 | $145,061 | $338,476 |
| 2020 | $8,274 | $478,583 | $143,575 | $335,008 |
| 2019 | $7,898 | $469,200 | $140,760 | $328,440 |
| 2018 | $7,735 | $460,000 | $138,000 | $322,000 |
| 2017 | $5,970 | $344,043 | $103,213 | $240,830 |
| 2016 | $5,738 | $337,298 | $101,189 | $236,109 |
| 2015 | $5,706 | $332,235 | $99,670 | $232,565 |
| 2014 | $5,815 | $325,730 | $97,719 | $228,011 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 03/11/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/19/2025 11/19/25 | For Sale | $689,000 | -- | $345 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $265,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $390,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | Negative Amortization | |
| Previous Owner | $212,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41117845
APN: 001-0175-003-00
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