5237 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
OFF MARKET

5237 James Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Shafter
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,497 sqft

$1,594,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,698/mo*
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$1,594,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,698/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,497 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

This light-filled craftsman bungalow has original details with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. The living room and dining room have the original Gumwood (Eucalyptus) wood paneling (wainscoting) and hardwood floors. The dining room has beautiful built-in cabinets with leaded glass windows. The sunny, remodeled kitchen has a large island, breakfast nook and adjoining family room. One of the two bedrooms has a recently added bathroom. There is a separate office off of the back patio. The house has been retrofitted. 2 storage rooms in basement. The excellent location is near the Rockridge shopping center, College Avenue shops and restaurants, transportation, BART and convenient access to freeway entrance.
5237 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,497 sqft single-family home in Shafter, built in 1920. It last sold for $1,535,000 on Oct 16, 2024 (10% above the $1,395,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,594,100, with a rent estimate of $4,618/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 5237 James Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1497 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Hookups Only,In KitchenRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One StoryAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: FencedExterior: Back Yard, Front Yard, Storage AreaFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 1412368

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 24 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Oakland

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1497 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3484.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: None

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41073098
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Kim Marienthal DRE #00863747, (510) 410-7083
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Chulin Choi DRE #01996223, Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41073098

Price History for 5237 James Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/16/2024$1,535,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41073098
09/24/2024$1,395,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41073098
09/13/2024$1,395,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41073098
11/07/2012$745,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40593082
10/18/2012$649,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/09/1998$319,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Oakland

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$863K
$63.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
108.5%
1.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$575
$13MoM
Available listings
769
13MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$1,535,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5237 James Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4970 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
03/09/26
2
2
1,263
5360 James Ave, Oakland, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
06/03/26
2
2
1,537
5360 Locksley Ave, Oakland, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,612,500
03/18/26
2
2
1,295
321 Hemphill Pl, Oakland, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
05/06/26
2
2
1,310
5222 Shafter Ave, Oakland, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,140,000
05/15/26
2
2
1,307
5208 Miles Ave, Oakland, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
07/08/26
2
2
1,073
390 50th St, Oakland, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,651,000
02/18/26
3
2
1,447
5444 Lawton Ave, Oakland, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
07/13/26
2
1.5
1,331
328 Glendale Ave, Oakland, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,480,000
03/25/26
3
3
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What Locals Say about Shafter

At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 43 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

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    "Definitely a cute neighborhood with lots of opportunities for casual strolls, easy access to BART, and other fun activities"
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    "10 minutes walking to BART or lots of nearby buses and bike lanes. 10 minutes driving to downtown Oakland. 45 minutes driving into San Francisco. "
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    "Close to all sorts of cute shops and restaurants. Friendly neighborhood, warm community. I love living here! "
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    "Neighbors are friendly, families, and there are very incredible restaurants and shops to walk to in every direction. This is a constantly bustling neighborhood close to transit, so it’s easy to get to Oakland, Berkeley, and SF. I love that many of the houses are historic and small craftsmen houses. I hope that neighbors can continue to embrace change and developments that grow our diversity and that welcome new people into Rockridge."
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    "What's in between Oakland's two hottest neighborhoods - Temescal and Rockridge - and is a 2 minute drive to the freeway, a several minute walk to BART and multiple bus lines, and in between a couple of libraries, a fabulous public pool, a great farmers market and tons of shops and restaurants? That would be Lower Rockridge. Yes there is some crime because the area is so convenient. That "con" has brought the neighborhood together as well as gotten attention from the police dept and city council. Especially for folks where some family members are going to SF and some are in Oakland or Berkeley it is especially great."
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Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-07-15 06:18:19 PDT.