For Sale99d on marketHistoric · 141 yrs
856 21st St
Oakland, CA, 94607 • Ralph Bunche • Alameda County
$1,150,000
$265/sqft
Down payment assistance available
7Beds
4Baths
4,342Sqft
0.09 acLot
1885Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1885 · 141 years of history
West Oakland
Ralph Bunche
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)
Garage
Detached · None · Off Street
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
185 views
People checking out this listing
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Buyers have saved this home
99 days on market
Established listing
$265/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1885 · Historic
Exceptional opportunity to own a well-located 4-unit multifamily property in the heart of Oakland. This income-producing 4-plex at 856 21st St offers strong rental potential with significant value-add upside for investors, developers, or owner-occupants seeking long-term wealth through real estate. Each unit provides solid functionality with room to enhance value through updates, improved rents, or strategic renovations. The property is ideally positioned near Downtown Oakland, Uptown, West Oakland BART, public transportation, schools, shopping, and major freeways, creating consistent tenant demand and excellent accessibility for commuters. Located in an area experiencing ongoing growth and redevelopment, this property offers both immediate cash flow potential and attractive future appreciation. A great opportunity for buyers looking to expand their investment portfolio or enter the Oakland multifamily market with a property that offers flexibility and upside.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,167/month
Principal & Interest$5,634
Property Tax$1,150
Insurance$383
Down payment20% ($230,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $920,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family, Quadruplex
Year Built1885
HeatingZoned
CoolingNo Air Conditioning
ParkingGarage
Days on Zillow99 Days
Price/sqft$265
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family, Quadruplex
Year built1885
Systems
HeatingZoned
CoolingNo Air Conditioning
RoofComposition
ConstructionComposition Shingles, Siding - Other
Water / SewerPublic Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, None, Off Street
BasementApartment,Exterior Entry
FencingFenced
Lot3,920 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodRalph Bunche
Parcel32925
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Zoned
Cooling
No Air Conditioning
Laundry
In Unit
Washer/Dryer Hookups
Windows
Window Coverings
Exterior Features
Exterior
Low Maintenance
Parking
Detached
None
Off Street
Construction
Composition Shingles
Siding - Other
Lot Features
2 Houses / 1 Lot
Corner Lot
Back Yard
Yard Space
Community
Play Area
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Smoke Detector(s)
Utilities
Individual Electric Meter
Individual Gas Meter
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market99
Est. value$1,126,900
Est. rent$3,551/mo
Tax rate1.22%
Price/sqft$265
On marketDec 29, 2025
PostedDec 29, 2025
Last sold$629,000
MLS updatedMar 1, 2026
Tour days9
Views185
Favorites2
How are the schools in Oakland?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Oakland, CA, 94607
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 29, 2025Listed For Sale$1,150,000$265Bay East AOR
May 2, 2025Listing Removed$1,388,000$320bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jan 23, 2025Listed For Sale$1,388,000$320bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Aug 5, 2024Listing Removed$1,388,000$320bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jan 16, 2024Listed For Sale$1,388,000$320bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jan 1, 2024Listing Removed——bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sep 11, 2023Listing Removed$1,398,000$322bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sep 4, 2023Listed For Sale$1,398,000$322bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Oct 14, 2022Listing Removed——bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jul 16, 2022Listed For Sale$1,388,000$320bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jul 1, 2022Listing Removed——bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mar 31, 2022Price Change$1,388,000$320bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Dec 7, 2021Listed For Sale$1,398,000$322bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Dec 17, 2004Sold$629,000$145Public Record
Jun 21, 2000Sold$175,000$40Public Record
Apr 10, 1996Sold$70,500$16Public Record
Listed For Sale$1,150,000
Dec 29, 2025•$265/sqft•Bay East AOR
Listing Removed$1,388,000
May 2, 2025•$320/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,388,000
Jan 23, 2025•$320/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listing Removed$1,388,000
Aug 5, 2024•$320/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,388,000
Jan 16, 2024•$320/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listing Removed—
Jan 1, 2024•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listing Removed$1,398,000
Sep 11, 2023•$322/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,398,000
Sep 4, 2023•$322/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listing Removed—
Oct 14, 2022•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,388,000
Jul 16, 2022•$320/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listing Removed—
Jul 1, 2022•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$1,388,000
Mar 31, 2022•$320/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,398,000
Dec 7, 2021•$322/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$629,000
Dec 17, 2004•$145/sqft•Public Record
Sold$175,000
Jun 21, 2000•$40/sqft•Public Record
Sold$70,500
Apr 10, 1996•$16/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025—$876,687
Apr 7, 2024$14,664$859,503
Apr 7, 2023$15,270$842,651
Apr 7, 2022$21,338$826,134
Apr 7, 2021$13,732$809,937
Apr 7, 2020$13,573$801,634
Apr 7, 2019$12,876$785,922
Apr 7, 2018$12,032$770,518
Apr 7, 2017$12,032$755,415
Apr 7, 2016$11,690$740,608
Apr 7, 2015$9,135$650,000
Apr 7, 2014$9,135$510,000
Apr 7, 2013—$450,000
Apr 7, 2012—$430,000
Apr 7, 2011—$475,000
Apr 7, 2010—$475,000
Apr 7, 2009—$430,000
Apr 7, 2008—$667,494
Apr 7, 2007—$654,411
Apr 7, 2006—$641,580
Apr 7, 2005—$629,000
Apr 7, 2004—$149,253
Apr 7, 2003—$146,517
Apr 7, 2002—$143,643
Apr 7, 2001$2,633$140,827
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Local context around this listing
Oakland, CA • Alameda County
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Nearby zip codes
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