About This Home

This 15-bedroom, 5-bathroom multi-family at 3229 Elm Street in Oakland, CA is listed for $1,389,000 ($418 per sqft). Built in 1896, the home offers 3,320 sqft of living space on a 0.10 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1896
  • 0.10 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 9 parking spaces

Property Details

2 stories
5 full
9 spaces
1896

Amenities

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Listing Description

Historic Pill Hill fourplex offering strong in-place income, extensive capital improvements, and exceptional long-term investment potential. This well-maintained property features four updated units totaling approximately 3,300 square feet, plus additional attic storage, and generates multiple income streams through rental income, parking, and on-site laundry.

Unlike many multifamily properties, several units enjoy their own private outdoor spaces, including private porches, a backyard and storage shed, and a spacious veranda, creating a more residential living experience for tenants. The property also includes nine off-street parking spaces, a rare amenity in this highly desirable neighborhood.

Ownership has completed substantial system upgrades over the years, including remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, updated electrical panels, separate gas and water meters, replacement windows, soundproofing between units, foundation improvements, new gutters, termite treatment, and upgraded water heating systems, including tankless water heaters.

All units include dishwashers, and the property has been consistently maintained, reducing deferred maintenance concerns. Located in Oakland's sought-after Pill Hill neighborhood, the property is just minutes from Kaiser Permanente, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, MacArthur BART, Downtown Oakland, Uptown, major freeways, and numerous shopping and dining destinations.

The location supports strong rental demand from healthcare professionals, commuters, and long-term residents alike. An excellent opportunity for investors seeking stable cash flow and long-term appreciation, or for an owner-occupant looking to offset housing costs with rental income. Property is currently in the process of obtaining official fourplex approval. Buyer to investigate and satisfy themselves regarding permit status.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,429/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,005
Interest$6,019
Insurance$405

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3229 Elm Street

Oakland, CA 94609

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Private YardYard Space

Property Details

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Outdoor Features

PatioDeck

Parking

Off Street

Heating

Wall FurnaceNatural GasCentral

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherElectric CooktopFree-Standing Electric OvenFree-Standing Gas OvenFree-Standing Gas RangeFree-Standing RefrigeratorGas CooktopGas Water HeaterMicrowaveTankless Water HeaterVaries By Unit

Questions & Answers

This 15-bedroom, 5-bathroom multi-family at 3229 Elm Street is listed at $1,389,000 ($418/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,429 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1896, 0.10 acre lot, 2 stories, 9 parking spaces. Exterior Features: Private Yard, Yard Space.

This property is listed by Pippin Dew.

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Pippin Dew

Agent at Vallejo Gold Inc.

Listed by Vallejo Gold Inc. · Broker phone: (916) 536-7648 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 326058973· Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc.· 3 days on PropertySimple

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3229 Elm Street, Oakland, CA 94609

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