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688 31st St

Oakland, CA 94609
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,769

Sqft

SqFt4,900

Sqft(Lot)

Encircled by a lush English garden, this Edwardian era house incorporates classical architectural features that are less fussy than those of the previous Victorian era, such as the decorative corner pilasters that adorn its exterior and the imaginative custom built-ins and wainscoting that grace the formal dining room. Happily, this home exhibits the Edwardian era’s wider rooms and larger windows than those of its predecessor’s period, allowing a maximum of natural light to enter. The open layout of the living room and dining room creates a spacious area in which to entertain while not sacrificing the coziness of a well lived-in home. Having all 3 bedrooms on the upper level offers an excellent separation of space. Each level boasts divided bathrooms – a separate shower stall downstair s and sinks in both the “water closet” and shower room upstairs -- making for exceptional convenience. The size of the breakfast room off the kitchen allows both casual dining as well as a home office space overlooking the spectacular rear garden. The current owners have lovingly created the feeling of living day and night in a veritable Garden of Eden thoughtfully designed to offer up blooming plants and shrubs year round. A generous use of solar lighting welcomes evening visitors into the front yard, encourages the use of the backyard as a true extension of the home’s living space, and allows afternoon gatherings to last well into the evening. The Hoover-Foster neighborhood is nearly equidistant to 2 of Oakland's dining & entertainment districts: both Temescal & Uptown are just minutes away, as are the MacArthur & 19th St. BART stations!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $799,000

AD Id : 88374901

MLS Id : 41142795

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 4,900 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,769

Year Built : 1904

County : Alameda

Subdivision: Lee County Unincorporated

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Roofing Information

    Shingle

    Flooring Information

    Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Features

    BreakfastArea
    Roof: Shingle
    Appliances: GasWaterHeater, Dryer, Washer
    Window Features: BayWindows
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: ForcedAir, NaturalGas Has Cooling: Yes

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1904
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Stories: 2
    Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 4900 Lot Size Acres: 0.1125 Lot Size Square Feet: 4,900 Lot Description: BackYard,FrontYard,Garden,SprinklersInRear,SprinklersInFront,SprinklersTimer,SprinklersOnSide,StreetLevel,Yard

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Hoover-Foster Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 122

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $799000
    Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 971411

  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: MLK Jr Way.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/26/2026 @ 05:17

MLS: 41142795 LISTED BY: Lorri Arazi, Vanguard Properties 510-590-4290 SOURCE: CRMLS

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