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listing_id: BE41115716
status: Closed
price: 965000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3083
sqft_lot: 2806
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1924
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: 
address: "1501-7 First Ave."
city: Oakland
state: CA
zip: 94606
county: "Alameda County"
lat: 37.7995505
lng: -122.2563271
days_on_market: 158
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Melanie Anderson"
list_office: "Eastside West"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 386-0813"
list_agent_license: 01904137
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-02-18
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Alameda County | Oakland | 94606 | 1501-7 First Ave.

1501-7 First Ave., Oakland, CA 94606

MLS: BE41115716 | Status: Sold | Price: $965,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3,083 2,806 1924

Remarks

Perfectly positioned across from iconic Lake Merritt, this classic fourplex blends timeless 1920s charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. Each light-filled unit enjoys lake views, hardwood floors, formal dining room with built-in china cabinets, and spacious walk-in closet. The property has been beautifully maintained with a new roof, new sewer lateral, and updated plumbing. Each junior one-bedroom offers its own appeal: 1501 – Updated, freshly painted, new wall heater 1503 – Updated, refinished hardwood floors, new fixtures 1505 – New stove (not updated) 1507 – Fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom, refinished floors, new paint Two units are currently vacant, both have been renovated—ideal for an owner-occupant or to capture immediate market rents. With its unbeatable Lake Merritt location, vintage character, and key system improvements, this property is a rare opportunity for investors seeking both charm and long-term value.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # BE41115716
MLS Source Bay East

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Flooring Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl
Cooling Air Conditioning - None
Heating Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Parking, Garage: Car(s)
Water Public
Complex Amenities None

Contact Information

Melanie Anderson
Eastside West
License #: 01904137
Phone: (510) 386-0813

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
4

Unit Details

Unit # Sq Ft Beds Baths Rent
1 750 1 0/0
2 750 1 0/0
3 750 1 0/0 $1,075
4 750 1 0/0 $1,790

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Dewey Academy public 9-12 0.21 mi 3
La Escuelita Elementary School public K-5 0.27 mi 2
Metwest High School public 9-12 0.31 mi N/A
Gateway To College at Laney College School public 9-12 0.42 mi 7
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education public UG 0.48 mi N/A
Franklin Elementary School public K-5 0.60 mi 7
Lincoln Elementary School public K-5 0.60 mi 9
Cleveland Elementary School public K-5 0.74 mi 5
Bella Vista Elementary School public K-5 1.04 mi 3
Westlake Middle School public 6-8 1.08 mi 2
Oakland High School public 9-12 1.11 mi 4
Roosevelt Middle School public 6-8 1.24 mi 3
Street Academy (Alternative) public 9-12 1.34 mi 2
Garfield Elementary School public K-5 1.46 mi 3
Edna Brewer Middle School public 6-8 1.50 mi 7
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 1
Beach Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 7
Crocker Highlands Elementary School public K-5 1.76 mi 8
McClymonds High School public 9-12 1.79 mi 2
Alameda Science And Technology Institute public 9-12 1.80 mi 10

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 18, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Melanie Anderson, (510) 386-0813.