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3530 Victor Ave

Oakland, CA 94619
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Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt1,159

Sqft

SqFt3,774

Sqft(Lot)

If these walls could talk, they would tell you about the quiet mornings a bestselling author spent right here, working through the pages of his next book. This Victor Avenue home was the place where acclaimed Oakland author Tommy Orange and his family finally made it back to the city that raised him, moving in during 2022 just before welcoming their second child. Tommy was born and raised in Oakland, between the Dimond and Glenview districts, and even spent time down the street from this very home as a child. Within these walls he finished Wandering Stars, the celebrated follow up to his Pulitzer Prize finalist debut, There There, and sold his third book while living here. In 2025, after being named a MacArthur Fellow, one of the highest honors an American writer can receive, he was filmed in this very house for the foundation's archival record. As Tommy put it himself, this is a home of fabulous neighbors, real community, and so much charm inside and out, warm and inviting, close to two freeways yet tucked away from the everyday hustle. Beyond its story, the house holds its own. Light and bright throughout with tall ceilings and warm hardwood floors, it offers two plus spacious bedrooms, a formal dining room for the meals that matter, and a sweet corner nook in the kitchen made for coffee and quiet thinking. A bathroom full of original charm, a flexible bonus space, and a one car garage round out the home, while the yard invites play, gathering, or simply sitting outside and letting a good idea grow. Highlights include: Once home to celebrated author Tommy Orange during the writing of his New York Times bestseller Wandering Stars Light and bright interior with tall ceilings and warm hardwood floors throughout Two plus spacious bedrooms and a bathroom full of original character Formal dining room perfect for gathering with friends and family Charming corner kitchen nook made for coffee and conversation Flexible bonus space, ideal for a home office, studio, or den One car garage AC, Seismic Retrofitting, Sewer compliant, updated throughout and more Private yard made for play, relaxing, or outdoor inspiration Convenient access to two freeways while tucked away from everyday foot traffic A rare opportunity to own a piece of Oakland literary history in a warm and welcoming neighborhood

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $849,000

AD Id : 90977230

MLS Id : 41147027

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 3,774 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,159

Year Built : 1938

Garage : 1

County : Alameda

Subdivision: Dadeland Town Center

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Tile

    Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Interior Features

    EatInKitchen
    Roof: Tile
    Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: ForcedAir Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1938
    Construction Materials: Stucco
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 3774 Lot Size Acres: 0.0866 Lot Size Source: PublicRecords Lot Size Square Feet: 3,774 Lot Description: BackYard,FrontYard,Garden

    Property Information

    Subdivision: REDWOOD HEIGHTS Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: MultiSplit Property Age: 88

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $849000
    Cash, Conventional, FHA

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 30187515

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 1 Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: 35th.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/05/2026 @ 14:01

MLS: 41147027 LISTED BY: Negar Souza, Red Oak Realty 510-527-9111 SOURCE: CRMLS

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