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About this home
Looking for a place that feels like home while offering a little extra opportunity? Let me introduce myself! I'm a well-maintained Oakland duplex with two inviting units, each featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Upstairs, I've been treated to a fresh makeover with a brand-new kitchen and bathroom, beautifully refinished floors, and plenty of natural sunlight. Step into my sunny backyard, where there's room to relax, garden, or gather with friends. And one of my favorite features? My location! I'm within walking distance of BART, great restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a property with investment potential, I've got plenty to offer. Come see what makes me special!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
2,275 sq ftLot Size
$516Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ann Podesta-berkeley•DRE #02087623• KW Advisors East Bay
Listed by Kerri Naslund-monday•DRE #01759031• KW Advisors East Bay
Mosswood, located between Piedmont Avenue and Broadway, is a residential and park-adjacent Oakland neighborhood with a central greenbelt and a walkable café strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Piedmont Ave near Pleasant Valley Ave, where coffee counters, indie boutiques, and casual dining keep the sidewalks active. Classic early-20th-century apartments and compact bungalows line the calmer blocks, with Mosswood Park’s courts and lawns setting the daily rhythm. The New Parkway Theater anchors nights out with movies and community programming. Fentons Creamery and the Piedmont Avenue branch of the Oakland Public Library add local ritual and a civic touch. MacArthur BART and the Temescal edge sit close by, shaping a connected, urban feel.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Double-pane windows
Window screens
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the street level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Updated bathrooms
Shower over tub
Solid-surface and tile finishes
Bathroom window
Kitchen
Updated kitchen
Solid-surface counters
Dishwasher
Gas range
Microwave
Freestanding range
Laundry & utility
In-unit washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric wall furnace
Exterior features
Patio
Garden and play space
Backyard with landscaped, low-maintenance yard
Level terrain
Wood fence
Unit faces the street
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
No on-site parking
On-street parking
Security
Security gate
Construction
Built in 1923
Wood siding
Slab foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Individual gas meter
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41152180
Oct 23, 2026
Listed
$799,000
$516/sq ft
+49
Looking for a place that feels like home while offering a little extra opportunity? Let me introduce myself! I'm a well-maintained Oakland duplex with two inviting units, each featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Upstairs, I've been treated to a fresh makeover with a brand-new kitchen and bathroom, beautifully refinished floors, and plenty of natural sunlight. Step into my sunny backyard, where there's room to relax, garden, or gather with friends. And one of my favorite features? My location! I'm within walking distance of BART, great restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a property with investment potential, I've got plenty to offer. Come see what makes me special!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41152184
Oct 23, 2026
Listed
$799,000
$516/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41126142
Mar 24, 2026
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41126140
Mar 24, 2026
Listing Removed
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APPFOLIO #1
Jul 3, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,195
$1/sq ft
Jun 27, 2025
Price Changed
$2,195
$1/sq ft
Jun 6, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,295
$1/sq ft
Dec 15, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,195
$1/sq ft
Nov 20, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,195
$1/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40424794
Apr 13, 2011
Sold
$141,000
$91/sq ft
Feb 17, 2011
Pending
—
Feb 4, 2011
Price Changed
$129,900
$84/sq ft
Feb 4, 2011
Relisted
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Oct 27, 2009
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2009
Listing Removed
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Aug 14, 2009
Listed
$179,900
$116/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23031521
Dec 30, 2003
Sold
$417,000
$269/sq ft
Sep 9, 2003
Listed
$425,000
$275/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 18, 2002
Sold
$399,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 2000
Sold
$275,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 1999
Sold
$170,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1993
Sold
$114,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,787 (+4.7%)
$55,274 + $128,973
$184,247
2024
$4,574 (−1.8%)
$54,190 + $126,444
$180,634
2023
$4,656 (+5.9%)
$53,128 + $123,966
$177,094
2022
$4,399 (+9.8%)
$51,065 + $119,153
$170,218
2021
$4,004 (+1.2%)
$51,065 + $119,153
$170,218
2020
$3,956 (+7.5%)
$50,064 + $116,817
$166,881
2019
$3,679 (+2.1%)
$49,551 + $115,620
$165,171
2018
$3,605 (+5.6%)
$48,580 + $113,353
$161,933
2017
$3,415 (+5.8%)
$46,694 + $108,953
$155,647
2016
$3,228 (+0.7%)
$46,694 + $108,953
$155,647
2015
$3,206 (−0.9%)
$45,779 + $106,818
$152,597
2014
$3,235 (+1.2%)
$44,208 + $103,153
$147,361
2013
$3,198 (+3.7%)
$44,208 + $103,153
$147,361
2012
$3,084 (−7.1%)
$44,008 + $102,687
$146,695
2011
$3,320 (−13.8%)
$43,146 + $100,674
$143,820
2010
$3,853 (−48.7%)
$54,406 + $126,948
$181,354
2009
$7,512 (+13.2%)
$54,000 + $126,000
$180,000
2008
$6,637
$138,117 + $322,275
$460,392
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,275 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1923
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,548
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,548
Year built
1923
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
012 097200701
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RM-4
S-13
Mixed Housing Type Residential - 4 Zone
The intent of the RM-4 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas typically located on or near the City's major arterials and characterized by a mix of single family homes, townhouses, small multi-unit buildings at somewhat higher densities than RM-3, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Aug 19, 2024 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Perform repairs on a water heater as required by a building inspector.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 3, 2024 • Final
Rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Repair the drain under the kitchen and inspect the sump pump.
Plumbing
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakland, CA • 94609
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Sun exposure
62/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.2 hrs
3.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3929 Ruby St
$806,737
$7,737 over list price of $799K
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