$1,625,000
SOLD OCT 22, 2024

511 Florence Ave Oakland, CA 94618

Upper Rockridge Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,401 Sq Ft
7,488 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$677 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to 511 Florence Ave, an architecturally stunning contemporary home situated in a lush garden setting in prime Upper Rockridge! This bright + spacious home offers a practical yet flexible floorplan w/ 5bd+3ba, exposed beam trusses, skylights, new solar, and gorgeous wood-detailing throughout. The warm + inviting living room features a gas fireplace w/ windows overlooking elderberry trees. Chef's kitchen w/ leathered counters, custom cabinetry, Fireclay tile, Italian pendants. Just above the dining room is a sunny den w/yard access. 3 bds, 2 ba w/ prim suite on main level, upstairs is a 4th bed and expansive 5th bd primary suite w/dressing room, ensuite bath, and private deck. Lg garage w/workbench, storage. The incredible garden, previously featured in the "Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour", offers both a retreat from everyday hustle and a place for birds + butterflies to enjoy. Nature enthusiasts will love the meandering pathways, and garden-lovers will enjoy the radiant color throughout the year. Edible delights include raspberries, apples, apricots, plums + more. Watch the sunset from atop the wooden gazebo, and notice the grapevines above. This striking home will appeal to all the senses and is minutes from Montclair/Rockridge shops, Village Market, and CA-13.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krista Miller

License #01441225

Co-Listed By

Rosie Papazian

Abio Properties License #01937039

Last Buyer's Agent

Xinwei Luo

Winkler Real Estate Group License #02192016

Winkler Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 7,488 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Rockridge Upper Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48B715981

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,808

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCPL
  • Subdivision Name: ROCKRIDGE UPPER
  • Directions: Brod Terrace->Florence or Moraga-Harbord->Florence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Workshop, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: Spa
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Partial, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: Irrigation Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7488
  • Parcel Number: 48B715981
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,625,000 -- --
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Sold $1,625,000 +1.9% $677 / Sq Ft
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $664 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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
2024 $11,808 $782,961 $236,988 $552,973
2023 $12,414 $774,474 $232,342 $542,132
2022 $12,106 $752,290 $227,787 $531,503
2021 $11,625 $737,404 $223,321 $521,083
2020 $11,497 $736,771 $221,031 $515,740
2019 $11,096 $722,328 $216,698 $505,630
2018 $10,861 $708,168 $212,450 $495,718
2017 $10,458 $694,284 $208,285 $485,999
2016 $10,142 $680,674 $204,202 $476,472
2015 $10,088 $670,450 $201,135 $469,315
2014 $10,204 $657,318 $197,195 $460,123
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $341,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $286,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $296,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,625,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $514,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $370,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41071955

bridgeMLS

APN: 048B-7159-008-01

California Alameda County Oakland 94618 Upper Rockridge

511 Florence Ave, Oakland, CA

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This home is located at 511 Florence Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 and is currently priced at $1,625,000, approximately $676 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 511 Florence Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Hillcrest Elementary School, Skyline High School, and St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School.

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