55 8Th St

• Sat Apr 25, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Please see this piece of history with lots of potential

Tucked into a prime Oakland location just moments from Chinatown, Laney College, BART, and the vibrant shores of Lake Merritt, this property offers a rare opportunity to reimagine and rebuild in the heart of it all. Set on a generous footprint, the home is ready for transformation—an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers with vision. The existing structure requires significant renovation, but the upside is undeniable. With a clean slate to work from, you can design and customize every detail to suit modern living or maximize income potential. The lower level is particularly compelling, offering ample space for the creation of a possible separate unit—perfect for rental income, extended family, or a flexible live/work setup. An existing bathroom on the lower level provides a valuable head start, with the ability to connect to a newly installed sewer line, streamlining future development plans. Whether you’re looking to restore, expand, or completely reimagine, the groundwork is here for something special. All of this in a highly connected location, where dining, transit, education, and recreation are just minutes away. This is more than a fixer—it’s an opportunity to create lasting value in one of Oakland’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Open house Sat April 25 1:00-4:00

Current Status

New

Original Price

$688,888

List Price

$688,888

On Market Date

Apr 23, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Downtown

Zip Code

94607

MLS ID

41132052

APN

11697

Year Built

1903

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

4

Bath

1.5 (1/1)

Parking

1

Attached, Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered Parking Space

SQ FT

1,402

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

2,500.0

Lot Acres

0.06 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range/Cooktop

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Easements, Nat Hazard Disclosure, Disclosure Package Avail, Lead Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Flooring

Hardwood, Linoleum

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Laundry

Dryer, In Basement, Washer

Main Level

1 Bath

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Victorian

Construction Status

Existing

Location

Level, Back Yard, Front Yard

Roof

Tar/Gravel

Fee

Unavailable

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