3860 Howe St, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

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Property Overview:

3860 Howe St is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1914. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,632 sq. ft. of living space, plus a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,082,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 18.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Piedmont Avenue Elementary, Oakland Technical High, and Westlake Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1204 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 76.7% white-collar jobs, 23.4% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 35,488 (4.1% growth since 2000).
    • 52.2% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.34%); second largest: 45-54 years (15.89%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.4°F (January), 73.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 30.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,487.
    • Average annual spending: $70,704.

Property Features:

  • Classic 2-story shingle Craftsman in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood.
  • Architectural features: Boxed-beam ceilings, gorgeous oak floors, stone fireplace, original wainscoting, and many built-ins.
  • Main home:
    • 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms (per expanded description).
    • 2162 sq. ft. (including separate studio apartment/ADU).
    • Coffered ceilings, leaded glass built-in cabinetry, pocket doors.
    • Living room with fireplace and mullioned windows.
    • Dining room with large windows and easy kitchen access.
    • Kitchen: Modern appliances, stackable laundry, powder room, glass door to backyard.
  • Outdoor space:
    • Deck, gazebo, raised beds, mature landscaping with bird of paradise plants.
  • ADU/Studio apartment:
    • Full bathroom, kitchenette, dedicated laundry hookups, separate access.
  • Upstairs:
    • Spacious primary bedroom, full bathroom, two additional bedrooms (one with bonus sunroom).
  • Modern updates:
    • Solar with backup batteries, newer heat pump system with A/C.
  • Condition: Excellent, with recent pest inspection ($870).

Location Benefits:

  • One block from vibrant Piedmont Avenue: Dining, yoga, Fentons Creamery, and BART nearby.
  • Perfect blend of classic charm and modern upgrades.
  • Ideal for entertaining, family living, and enjoying a walkable neighborhood.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1997-03-17 For Sale 235000
1997-03-25 Delisted NaN
1997-05-01 Sold 245000
2002-04-29 For Sale 429000
2002-05-14 Off Market NaN
2002-06-14 Sold 508000
2023-08-11 Off Market NaN
2025-02-27 Pending 1395000
2025-03-14 For Sale 1195000
2025-03-17 Pending NaN
2025-04-10 Sold 1280000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
BROADWAY MOTORS-FORD 2560 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612-3120, USA OPR: Operating 0.93
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 1 0 1
AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 1
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 1
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