1020 53RD STREET
Sold

1020 53RD STREET

1020 53RD STREET, Oakland, CA 94608

$1,725,000
A renovated duplex built for genuine flexibility - live upstairs, and host or generate income below. Two well-appointed homes, two private outdoor spaces, three off-street parking spots, and separate meters for gas and electric. Ready for an owner-occupant or investor without compromise. THE FEELING: A Victorian face with a modern, unfussy heart. Cedar-shingled gable and white gingerbread trim mark the facade; inside, light-filled rooms, fresh white walls, and warm floors set against a calm contemporary palette throughout both homes. UPPER UNIT A: 3 BD, 2 BA, 1147 SQFT: Lives like a single-family home. Hardwood floors run throughout, opening to a formal dining area and an updated kitchen finished to the same standard as the rest of the unit. The primary suite is the standout, with an en-suite bath featuring a double vanity and veined marble-look tiled walk-in shower, plus a sliding door to a private deck overlooking the yard below. LOWER UNIT B: 4 BD, 1 BA, 1147 SQFT: Equally well-finished, with its own gorgeous kitchen, in-unit laundry, and a private side patio with separate yard access - shaded, quiet, and ready for morning coffee. THE YARD: A true outdoor retreat running the length of the lot, thoughtfully divided so each household has its own space. The lower unit's side patio is intimate and private; beyond it, a lawn and dining patio strung with bistro lights opens for evening gatherings, framed by mature grasses and flowering shrubs for privacy throughout. PARKING: Three off-street spaces, including an EV charger. OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR: Set in Gaskill, a quiet Victorian pocket of North Oakland at the doorstep of Emeryville. Temescal Creek Park is steps away, with a playground, dog park, picnic area, and basketball court. Easy reach to Bay Street for shopping and dining, with a straightforward commute to Berkeley, downtown Oakland, and across the bridge.

Studio

2,294 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

4,800 Sq.Ft. lot

Nkosi Groover

Nkosi Groover

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms0
  • Laundry room Dryer, In Unit, Washer, In Kitchen
  • Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Carpet
  • APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer
  • other interior Features Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold September 14, 2026
  • Living Area2,294 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area4,800 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID41144891
  • TypeMulti-Family
  • YEAR BUILT1900
  • NeighborhoodNorth Oakland

Exterior

  • water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesInternet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • roofComposition Shingles
  • lot featuresRectangular Lot
  • parkingOff Street, Parking Lot, Space Per Unit - 1, Uncovered Park Spaces 2
  • HEAT TYPEForced Air, Wall Furnace
  • AIR CONDITIONINGNo Air Conditioning
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • other exterior FeaturesBack Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,725,000
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