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4987 Shafter Avenue

Oakland, CA 94609

$1,095,000 $4,616/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,452

Sqft

7,000

Sqft(Lot)

Description

Two Craftsman homes, one oversized lot, and a rare opportunity to create the kind of flexible East Bay lifestyle that’s becoming harder and harder to find. Tucked into the heart of Temescal, this soulful compound unfolds through gardens, orchard paths, and outdoor gathering spaces. A producing orchard of orange, plum, quince, and fig trees threads through the property, leading toward a magical rear courtyard strung with lights beneath a towering coastal redwood that has likely stood here longer than much of the neighborhood around it. The grounds invite long dinners outdoors and afternoons in the garden. Both homes are currently configured with attached private guest apartments, creating exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, income, guests, creative workspaces, or future r eimagining across the 2452 square feet. The front home (2BD/1BA + Studio/1BA Apartment) welcomes you with a gracious porch before opening into a bright living room with crown molding and hardwood floors that extend throughout the home. Two airy bedrooms share an updated bath, each with its own private access. The eat-in kitchen balances charm and personality with original built-ins, a walk-in pantry, and bold patterned floors. A separate entrance leads to the self-contained studio apartment, filled with natural light and connected to a full-height basement bonus space offering additional flexibility and storage. Toward the rear of the property, the second home (1BD/1BA + 1BD/1BA) is a classic redwood-shingled cottage with a distinctly romantic feel. Mullioned picture windows fill the living room with soft light, hardwood floors flow beneath an arched opening into the dining room, and the upstairs bedroom opens to a private balcony overlooking the gardens below. A vintage range anchors the kitchen with just the right amount of nostalgia. Downstairs, a non-conforming 1-bedroom apartment creates even more opportunity. A pergola draped in cascading bougainvillea, patios, raised garden beds, and multiple outdoor seating areas complete the property, along with off-street parking for several vehicles and expansion potential still to explore. Just moments from BART, the Temescal Farmers’ Market, and the vibrant Telegraph and College Avenue corridors, this is a property that offers not only flexibility and income potential, but a deeply rooted sense of place.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,095,000

AD Id : 78466632

MLS Id : 41134549

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 7,000 Sqft

Living Area Size : 2,452

Year Built : 1918

County : Alameda

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 0
Interior Features

Roof: Shingle Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen Property Appliances: Gas Water Heater,Dryer,Washer Fireplace: None Flooring: Laminate,Vinyl,Wood
Cooling Features

None Air Conditioning

Heating Source

Floor Furnace,Wall Furnace Has Heating

Fireplace

Fireplace Features: None Has Fireplace: 0

Building Information

Year Built: 1918 Construction: Stucco,Wood Siding Roof: Shingle Has Basement
Foundation

Slab
Pool Features

None

Patio And Porch

Deck,Patio

Lot Details

Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.1607
Lot Size Source: Measured Lot Size Square Feet: 7000

Listing Price Information

Original List Price: 1,095,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-13
Lease Information

Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 1311467

Garage and Parking

Garage Description: Off Street

Homeowners Association

Other Property Info

Source Listing Status: Pending Source Neighborhood: Directions: Cross Street: 50th St. Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Building and Construction

Property Age: 108 Structure Type: Single Family Residence Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced Total Square Feet Living: 2452 Levels or Stories: Two Building Total Stories: 2

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/08/2026 @ 23:09

MLS: 41134549 LISTED BY: David Gunderman, KW Advisors East Bay 510-775-1079 SOURCE: CRMLS