719 Chester St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

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Property Overview:

719 Chester St is a historic Victorian cottage in West Oakland, CA, offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,049 sq. ft. of living space. The home is steeped in Oakland’s history, featuring original architectural details and a charming vintage character.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Prime Location:

    • 1 block to West Oakland BART Station—unparalleled convenience for commuters, just one stop to San Francisco.
    • Close to Mandela Gateway project and surrounded by many rehabbed Victorian homes on Chester Street.

  • Community:

    • Vibrant, creative neighborhood with a history of housing artists, chefs, and makers.
    • Adorable neighborhood goats adjacent to the property add unique local charm.
    • Active participation in Oakland’s renaissance and restoration efforts.

  • Amenities & Access:

    • Easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Oakland and San Francisco.
    • Residential zoning (RM-2) supports a variety of living arrangements.

Property Features:

  • Historic Details:

    • Original wood floors, high ceilings, and light fixtures with intricate plaster medallions.
    • Redwood siding with decorative exterior trim and bracketing.
    • Freshly painted interior and new flooring in kitchen, pantry, laundry, and bathrooms.

  • Living Spaces:

    • Large kitchen—ideal for cooking and gatherings.
    • Softwood floors in main living areas for warmth and character.
    • 2 stories with spacious, light-filled rooms.

  • Outdoor Areas:

    • Front yard with a lovely lemon tree.
    • Private, lush backyard—perfect for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining.

Location Benefits:

  • Exceptional commuter access—steps from BART and minutes to San Francisco.
  • Perfect for homeowners who appreciate historic character or investors seeking a prime location.
  • Rare opportunity to own a piece of Oakland’s architectural and cultural heritage.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2001-01-05 Sold 200000
2003-10-24 For Sale 305000
2003-12-09 Sold 295000
2024-08-09 For Sale 675000
2024-09-09 For Sale 649000
2024-10-21 For Sale 599000
2024-10-28 For Sale 599000
2024-12-09 For Sale 599000
2024-12-24 Delisted (Cancelled) NaN
2025-02-26 For Sale 599000
2025-03-06 Pending NaN
2025-03-20 For Sale NaN
2025-04-28 For Sale 584500
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LOT AT 530-542 LEWIS STREET 530-542 Lewis Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA N N NF 0 CA0002059467 0.12
CALIFORNIA SODA COMPANY 355 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607-1859, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122409 0.19
AMCO CHEMICAL 1414 3rd Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2238, USA N F 0 CA0001576081 0.24
SMILO CHEMICAL CO 500 Kirkham Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA N N NF 0 CAD029247319 0.25
NAVY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER SAN FRANCISCO NAVAL SUPPLY CENTER OAKLAND, Oakland, CA 94623, USA Y N NF 0 CA0170090112 0.27
GAINES PROPERTY 1795 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA N N NF 0 CA0002059426 0.45
BATAVIA PROPERTY 1832 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607-1300, USA N N NF 0 CA0002059400 0.49
MANNY SERVICES 1600 Peralta Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA N N NF 0 CASFN0905432 0.51
WEST RECYCLER BIN STORAGE 1405 Wood Street, Oakland, CA 94607-1530, USA N N NF 0 CA0002059525 0.53
NOR-CAL METAL FABRICATORS 1121 3rd Street, Oakland, CA 94607-2509, USA N N NF 0 CAD009148669 0.55

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LESAFFRE YEAST CORP 1384 5th Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA 54 2002 N/A 94607RDSTR13845 0.21
GLOBE METALS CO 1820 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607-1450, USA 16 1991 N/A 94607GLBMT18201 0.51
ACME GALVANIZING CO INC 1655 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA 8 1999 N/A 94607CMGLV16551 0.56

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
CUSTOM ALLOY SCRAP SALES, INC P.O. BOX 24222, Oakland, CA 94623-1222, USA OPR: Operating 0.27
SCHNITZER STEEL 1101 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607-2536, USA 0.73
UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE 255 Market Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA OPR: Operating 0.77
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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
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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
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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
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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 0
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