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About this home
Perched in the heart of Oakmore, 1908 Melvin is one of those rare finds where the layout just clicks. If you’ve been searching for a floor plan that actually makes sense for real life, this is it. The living room is a total showstopper with soaring high ceilings, fireplace, and big windows that frame those killer Bay and Bridge views. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party in the formal dining room or just grabbing a quick coffee in the sunny kitchen nook, the backdrop is pure East Bay magic. The bedroom layout is the real winner. You’ve got three bedrooms and two full bathrooms all tucked together on the upper level. It’s the kind of cohesive, thoughtful layout that’s hard to find. The primary suite serves as a true retreat, a spacious bedroom with a private ensuite bath. Down the hall, a second bathroom maintains its character with vintage tile and tub. Head downstairs to find a secondary living space that’s ready for movie nights, plus a bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, or gym. There’s also a third full bath, the laundry setup, and the convenience of interior access to the garage. Outside, it just keeps getting better. Level lawns in both the front and the back, a serious rarity for the area! While you enjoy the big views from the front, the back of the house transitions into a private, level oasis. Level lawn, and a large deck with built-in benches. It’s a secluded retreat designed for firing up the grill and lounging in total peace. 1908 Melvin is more than just a house, it’s a lifestyle upgrade in a neighborhood everyone loves.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
5,115 sq ftLot Size
$499Price/Sq.Ft.
$8/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Theresa D. Carlisle•DRE #01016920• Compass
•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41151514
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Upper Oakmore classic home with lots of special bonus spaces. 3 bedrooms on the main level including a primary suite. Some updates with lots of original charm.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Oakmore, located between Dimond and Montclair, is a residential and hillside Oakland neighborhood with winding streets and Mediterranean Revival homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Oakmore Road and Park Boulevard junction, where a small commercial strip meets terraced slopes and mature trees. Architectural details lean toward 1920s–1940s storybook cottages, stucco facades, and tucked-away stairways. Joaquin Miller Park and the Redwood Regional Park trail network frame daily routines with long, shaded walks. Dimond Park and Sausal Creek add a cooler, creekside counterpoint to the ridgelines. For local pillars, nearby Grand Lake Theatre, The New Parkway, and Mountain View Cemetery anchor culture and ritual beyond the hills.
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Market insights
1908 Melvin Rd · $1,149,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.9%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,149,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (9% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Family room
Bonus room
Fireplace in the living room
Crawl-space basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Shower-over-tub
Stall shower
Primary bathroom with skylight and double vanity
Kitchen
Breakfast nook
Eat-in kitchen
Stone countertops
Dishwasher
Free-standing range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry hookups
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Wall furnace
Exterior features
Back yard
Front yard
Front and rear sprinklers
Partial fencing
Deck
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
2-car garage
Interior garage access
Construction
Built in 1936
Stucco and wood siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Oakmore Homes Association
Annual association fee of $100
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41151514
Oct 16, 2026
Listed
$1,149,000
$499/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Jul 12, 2026
Rental Removed
$6,400
$3/sq ft
Jun 16, 2026
Price Changed
$6,500
$3/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Listed for Rent
$6,700
$3/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41018508
Mar 17, 2023
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40778184
May 22, 2017
Sold
$1,305,000
$567/sq ft
May 12, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2017
Listed
$995,000
$432/sq ft
Welcome to 1908 Melvin Road, a classic home built in 1936, located in the Upper Oakmore district. The inviting foyer leads to the large, traditional living room offering a vaulted ceiling, mantled fireplace and dramatic, panoramic bay views. The formal dining room, with an abundance of natural light, is perfectly suited for that special dinner party as well as for the everyday family meal. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon tea in the cozy nook area of the kitchen. The main floor also has 3 bedrooms, a master bathroom and a second bathroom. The lower level of the home features work space that can be easily configured to the perfect office, kid's playroom or in-law area. The lower level also has a full bathroom along with a wine storage room and former dark room for photography. Other features include a level yard with an inviting deck, a two car garage, proximity to various commute options and to the ever expanding Oakland and Berkeley restaurant and food scene.
Public Records
Jul 17, 1989
Sold
$420,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 1974
Sold
$62,500
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,417 (+4.1%)
$463,445 + $1,081,373
$1,544,818
2024
$20,565 (−5.5%)
$454,359 + $1,060,171
$1,514,530
2023
$21,762 (+2.2%)
$445,452 + $1,039,389
$1,484,841
2022
$21,304 (+3.3%)
$428,156 + $999,031
$1,427,187
2021
$20,623 (+1.1%)
$428,156 + $999,031
$1,427,187
2020
$20,400 (+3.1%)
$419,762 + $979,445
$1,399,207
2019
$19,793 (+2.2%)
$415,459 + $969,406
$1,384,865
2018
$19,374 (+89.1%)
$407,316 + $950,405
$1,357,721
2017
$10,248 (+3.1%)
$199,735 + $471,982
$671,717
2016
$9,937 (+1.5%)
$199,735 + $471,982
$671,717
2015
$9,790 (−1.1%)
$195,819 + $462,728
$658,547
2014
$9,896 (−0.2%)
$189,100 + $446,852
$635,952
2013
$9,915 (+4.2%)
$189,100 + $446,852
$635,952
2012
$9,511 (+1.1%)
$188,246 + $444,834
$633,080
2011
$9,406 (+3.0%)
$184,555 + $436,113
$620,668
2010
$9,136 (−1.3%)
$180,937 + $427,562
$608,499
2009
$9,256 (+7.6%)
$179,585 + $424,367
$603,952
2008
$8,604
$180,012 + $425,376
$605,388
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,115 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,879
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,879
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
029A134701700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
RH-4
S-9
Hillside Residential - 4 Zone
The intent of the RH-4 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family dwellings on lots of 6,500 to 8,000 sq ft and is typically appropriate in already developed areas of the Oakland Hills.
Zone overlays
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Sep 25, 2019 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new low pressure gas line to a new utility meter location for safety purposes.
Gas
Aug 31, 2017 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Upgrade the electrical service to 125 amps and relocate existing electrical circuits.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 84° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakland, CA • 94602
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Oakland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1908 Melvin Rd
$1,493,297
$344K over list price of $1.15M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $855K to $1.8M.