617 59th St, Oakland, CA 94609, USA


Property Overview:

617 59th St is a single-family home in the North Oakland/Bushrod Park area of Oakland, CA, built in 1908. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,421 sq. ft. of living space (per tax records). The property sits on a 3,484 sq. ft. lot and includes a partially-developed basement and garage. The estimated home value is $532,400 (last sold for $928,000 in 2018).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & Demographics:

    • Community population: 21,705 (0.1% growth since 2000)
    • 47.1% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (25.91%)
    • Second-largest: 35-44 years (17.67%)
  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 29.2% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 24.2% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
    • Relatively unsafe compared to state averages
  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Sankofa United, Oakland International High, Claremont Middle
    • Average SAT score: 776 (389 Math, 387 English), below state average of 975
  • Job Market:

    • 60.3% white-collar jobs, 39.8% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 7.7% (higher than state average of 4.7%)
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $40,648
    • Average annual spending: $37,540
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 43.9°F (January), 73.8°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 29.9 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

Property Features:

  • Vintage 1908 home with expansion potential (partially-developed basement & garage)
  • Reconfiguration options for layout and design
  • Classic period details: original crown moldings, coffered ceilings, bay windows
  • Sun-drenched main level with 9’ ceilings
  • Large custom kitchen: entertaining island, pantry cabinets, coffee bar station
  • Multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
  • Backyard oasis: custom-built pergolas, space to relax and entertain
  • Parking: 1-car garage with inside access, driveway parking, EV charge connection (in some remodeled homes)
  • Bonus spaces: office nook, legal in-law unit (in some nearby homes), converted garage for extra space

Location Benefits:

  • Vibrant, centrally located neighborhood with pride of ownership
  • Close to BART, freeways, schools, shops, cafes, Berkeley, CAL, Rockridge, parks
  • Walkable to local amenities: Peet’s Coffee, Temescal shops, community garden, Bushrod courts, kids park
  • Easy highway access for commuters
  • Desirable for families, creatives, and those seeking a project or move-in ready home

Price and Status History

date type price
2018-07-18 For Sale 649000
2018-08-02 Pending NaN
2018-08-23 Sold 928000
2021-01-12 For Sale 1598000
2021-03-12 For Sale 1850000
2021-04-09 Sold 1835000
2025-01-30 For Sale 1495000
2025-03-19 For Sale 1195000
2025-03-26 For Sale 1495000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GRANT LABORATORIES 6020 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1424, USA N N NF 0 CAD093982866 0.38

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
FLECTO CO INC 1000 45th Street, Oakland, CA 94601, USA 11 1998 N/A 94608FLCTC10004 0.84

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.74
SAFEWAY STORE 6310 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618-1332, USA OPR: Operating 0.87

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 0 0 1
AE 0 0 0 1
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

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
8 0 0 0 0

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
Very high 0 0 0 1

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

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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