Renovated Victorian Duplex Across
527 Chester St Oakland, CA 94607
527 Chester St, Oakland, CA, 94607
$699,000
For Sale
$699,000
Vacant downstairs 3BR/2BA unit and separate upstairs configuration, with each unit having laundry and off-street parking across BART.
Property Size1,862 SF
Price / SF$375.40
Days on Market50
Property Features for 527 Chester St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,862 SF
- Property subtype
- Multi Family
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1889
Listing agency
Serhant California Inc
(415) 269-8915
Listed by
Lauren Quach · License #02020691
(415) 269-8915
Source
Exitrealty
Added: Jun 2 Updated: Jul 20 at 8:50PM Checked: Jul 21 at 5:42AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This renovated Victorian duplex offers two separate living units with distinct interior layouts. The downstairs unit is currently vacant and features an open living area, kitchen, and island-style dining, along with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an ensuite with a primary. The upstairs unit has been lived in as a 3BR/1BA, and the space could also be reconfigured as 2BR/1BA with an additional living room.
Each unit has its own laundry, and the property includes off-street parking. Custom murals are featured throughout, created by local Oakland artists at Good Mother gallery.
The duplex is directly across the street from BART, described as the first stop east of San Francisco, with access to the broader Bay Area. The remarks also note proximity to 980/880 and minutes to SF.
Each unit has its own laundry, and the property includes off-street parking. Custom murals are featured throughout, created by local Oakland artists at Good Mother gallery.
The duplex is directly across the street from BART, described as the first stop east of San Francisco, with access to the broader Bay Area. The remarks also note proximity to 980/880 and minutes to SF.
Key Highlights
- Renovated Victorian duplex built in 1889, directly across the street from BART (West Oakland BART platform).
- Vacant downstairs unit: 3BR/2BA with open living area, kitchen, and island‑style dining.
- Primary‑style suite in the downstairs unit (ensuite/primary).
Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $63.7k | $34.20 |
| − Vacancy | −$2.7k | −$1.46 |
| EGI | $61.0k | $32.74 |
| − OpEx | −$18.3k | −$9.82 |
| NOI | $42.7k | $22.92 |
1,862 SF · lease $34.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.27% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$609.6K
$533.4K – $711.2K
NOI $42,673 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.10%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$561.7K
$491.5K – $655.3K
NOI $39,316 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.62%
Theoretical Best
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Vacant downstairs 3BR/2BA unit and separate upstairs configuration, with each unit having laundry and off-street parking across BART.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 527 Chester St Oakland, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated Victorian duplex built in 1889, directly across the street from BART (West Oakland BART platform).; Vacant downstairs unit: 3BR/2BA with open living area, kitchen, and island‑style dining.; Primary‑style suite in the downstairs unit (ensuite/primary).
