8617 A St, Oakland, CA 94621, USA

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Property Overview:

8617 A St is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1925. It features 2 bedrooms, 1–1.5 bathrooms, and 1,024 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $460,300.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 31.2% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 21% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include New Highland Academy, Elmhurst United Middle, and Castlemont High.

    • Average SAT score: 964 (below state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 57.1% blue-collar jobs, 42.9% white-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 10.7% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 27,683 (4% growth since 2000).
    • 71% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25–34 years (16.4%); second largest: 35–44 years (13.8%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.8°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 25.6 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $33,147.
    • Average annual spending: $33,136.

Property Features:

  • Fixer-upper with opportunity for renovation and value-add.
  • 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, plus auxiliary room/possible ADU (permit status unknown).
  • Sewer lateral compliant (see disclosures).
  • No inspections completed by seller.
  • Large side yard and storage shed (potential for home office or ADU).
  • Centrally located: Close to schools, freeway, and shopping.
  • Some listings describe the home as fully renovated with:
    • Open kitchen & dining floor plan
    • New paint, recessed lights, waterproof vinyl floors
    • White cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances
    • Remodeled bathrooms
    • Fresh exterior paint and new concrete

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient access to schools, freeways, and shopping.
  • Family-oriented community with a growing population.
  • Potential for additional living space (ADU/auxiliary room).
  • Priced to move quickly—ideal for investors or buyers seeking a project.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2004-08-26 Sold 140000
2004-09-10 Sold 140000
2009-01-01 For Sale 80000
2010-08-24 For Sale 69500
2010-11-26 For Sale 72000
2011-02-17 For Sale 79000
2011-03-16 Sold 76500
2011-11-30 For Sale 150000
2011-12-15 For Sale 110000
2012-05-08 Sold 86000
2012-05-10 Sold 86000
2013-04-20 Rental 1449
2023-05-17 For Sale 339950
2023-05-23 Sold 365000
2023-06-07 Sold 365000
2023-08-31 For Sale 559000
2024-04-11 For Sale 509000
2024-05-01 For Sale 505000
2024-05-07 For Sale 499000
2024-08-16 Pending 559000
2024-08-31 For Sale 559000
2024-09-06 For Sale 539000
2024-10-11 For Sale 519000
2025-01-16 For Sale 559000
2025-01-29 Pending 563303
2025-02-21 For Sale NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CONTINENTAL PLATING CO INC 995 89th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-1207, USA N N DR 0 CAD009183948 0.31
K & L PLATING - 89TH AVENUE 989 89th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-1207, USA N N NF 0 CA0001905496 0.32
AMERICAN CHROME 932 86th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-1642, USA N N RO 0 CA0001186154 0.37
ELMHURST ANODIZING 910 81st Avenue # 18, Oakland, CA 94621-2519, USA N N RO 0 CA0001090547 0.46
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 9235 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94603-1237, USA N N NF 0 CA0000588772 0.75
PACIFIC PUMPING CO MFG SITE 9201 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94603-1237, USA N N NF 0 CAD088772629 0.76
J & M AUTO BODY SHOP 912 76th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-2522, USA N N NF 0 CASFN0905439 0.76
VERDESE CARTER PARK 96th Avenue & SUNNYSIDE, Oakland, CA 94603, USA N N NF 0 CAD980496913 0.80
L E MYERS 8261 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94621-1901, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358848 0.80
AAD OAKLAND 8460 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA 94621-1923, USA N N RO 0 CAN000905689 0.85

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS CONTAINER INC PLANT 27 8717 G Street, Oakland, CA 94621-1200, USA 3 1988 N/A 94621WNSBR8717G 0.43
PEPSI-COLA CO 940 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-2512, USA 11 1996 N/A 94621PPSCL94081 0.46
HIGH TECHNOLOGY PACKAGING OAKLAND 860 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-2510, USA 16 2008 N/A 94621HGHTC86081 0.54
SAFEWAY STORES INC 72 GROCERY MFG DIV 1100 77th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-2502, USA 9 1993 N/A 94621SFWYS11007 0.61
CASPER’S INDUSTRIES INC 1047 77th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-2527, USA 11 1992 N/A 94621CSPRS10477 0.66
NABISCO INC FLEISCHMANN’S CO 921 98th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603, USA 18 1994 N/A 94603NBSCB92198 0.72
AB&I FOUNDRY 7825 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94621-2515, USA 78 2022 Yes 94621MRCNB7825S 0.82

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
BLUE WATER ENVIRONMENTAL 727 77th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-2540, 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 0 0 5
AE 0 0 0 4
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
South Hayward Hayward 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 1 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
High 0 0 0 0
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 1 0
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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