4916 Cochrane Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA


Property Overview:

4916 Cochrane Ave is a single-family home in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, CA (ZIP 94618), designed by noted architect Robert Swatt. Built in 1994, this contemporary-style home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,303 sq. ft. of living space. The home received the 1995 “Excellence In Residential Design” award from the East Bay Chapter of the AIA. The estimated home value is $1,735,000 (last sold for $1,650,000 in 2017).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 29.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 25.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Hillcrest Elementary, Millennium High Alternative, and Piedmont Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 776 (below state average of 975)
  • Job Market:

    • 76.4% white-collar jobs, 23.7% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 3.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 16,714 (decreased by -0.6% since 2000)
    • 53.1% families with children
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (17.34%)
    • Second largest: 25-34 years (15.41%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.5°F (January), 74.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 30.6 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $95,774
    • Average annual spending: $66,997

Property Features:

  • Award-winning contemporary design by Robert Swatt
  • Quality finishes:
    • Plaster walls and ceilings
    • Birdseye maple cabinetry
    • Slate floors
    • Limestone bath in the master suite
  • Recent updates:
    • LED lighting
    • Hickory hardwood floors
    • Freshly painted interior
  • Gourmet kitchen:
    • Sub Zero refrigerator
    • 6-burner Viking range
    • Dishwasher
    • Built-in microwave
  • Living spaces:
    • Open-concept living and dining rooms with fireplaces
    • Deck and patio for outdoor dining and entertaining
    • North Bay views from living room and master suite
  • Upstairs:
    • 3 bedrooms with bay views
    • Primary suite: private balcony, walk-in closet, en-suite bath with soaking tub, double vanity, and glass shower
    • Laundry chute
  • Downstairs:
    • 4th bedroom/office with Murphy bed and built-in desk
    • Bonus room for gym or storage
    • Laundry room with kitchenette
    • Garage with Tesla EV charger and driveway parking
  • Additional features:
    • Solar panels (owned)
    • Forced air heat (Nest thermostat)
    • Two fireplaces
    • Walkable to Hillcrest Elementary
    • 2-minute drive to Village Market
    • 7-minute drive to Rockridge BART
    • Easy access to Highway 13

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient to Rockridge and Montclair commercial districts, Lake Temescal, and local hiking
  • Commuter-friendly: Close to BART and major highways
  • Family-oriented community with access to top-rated schools
  • Perfect for entertaining with seamless indoor/outdoor living spaces and landscaped garden patio

Price and Status History

date type price
1986-10-03 Rental 226500
1990-02-21 Sold 324000
1996-09-01 Sold 525000
1996-10-29 Sold 515000
2007-11-21 Sold 1275000
2017-09-27 For Sale 1395000
2017-10-11 Pending NaN
2017-11-06 Sold 1611300
2022-01-25 For Sale NaN
2022-09-20 Pending NaN
2024-07-02 Rental NaN
2024-07-03 Rental NaN
2024-07-23 Rental 6200
2024-10-08 For Sale 1595000
2025-01-08 Sold 1800000
2025-01-14 For Sale 1673750
2025-01-15 Pending NaN
2025-01-23 Sold 1800000
2025-02-03 Sold 1800000

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Flood Risk Info

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VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

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