688 31St St

• Sat Aug 1, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  Encircled by a lush English garden, this Edwardian era house retains much classical architectural detail. The open layout of the LVRM & DNRM offers an area in which to sumptuously entertain, yet never sacrifices the coziness of a well lived-in home.

• Sun Aug 2, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  Encircled by a lush English garden, this Edwardian era house retains much classical architectural detail. The open layout of the LVRM & DNRM offers an area in which to sumptuously entertain, yet never sacrifices the coziness of a well lived-in home.

Encircled by a lush English garden, this Edwardian era house incorporates classical architectural features that are less fussy than those of the previous Victorian era, such as the decorative corner pilasters that adorn its exterior and the imaginative custom built-ins and wainscoting that grace the formal dining room. Happily, this home exhibits the Edwardian era’s wider rooms and larger windows than those of its predecessor’s period, allowing a maximum of natural light to enter. The open layout of the living room and dining room creates a spacious area in which to entertain while not sacrificing the coziness of a well lived-in home. Having all 3 bedrooms on the upper level offers an excellent separation of space. Each level boasts divided bathrooms – a separate shower stall downstairs and sinks in both the “water closet” and shower room upstairs -- making for exceptional convenience. The size of the breakfast room off the kitchen allows both casual dining as well as a home office space overlooking the spectacular rear garden. The current owners have lovingly created the feeling of living day and night in a veritable Garden of Eden thoughtfully designed to offer up blooming plants and shrubs year round. A generous use of solar lighting welcomes evening visitors into the front yard, encourages the use of the backyard as a true extension of the home’s living space, and allows afternoon gatherings to last well into the evening. The Hoover-Foster neighborhood is nearly equidistant to 2 of Oakland's dining & entertainment districts: both Temescal & Uptown are just minutes away, as are the MacArthur & 19th St. BART stations!

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$799,000

List Price

$799,000

On Market Date

Jul 24, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Hoover-Foster

Zip Code

94609

MLS ID

41142795

APN

971411

Year Built

1904

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

0

Off Street, Parking Spaces, Tandem, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), No Garage

SQ FT

1,769

SQ FT Source

Graphic Artist

Lot SQ FT

4,900.0

Lot Acres

0.11 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Disclosures

Rent Control

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Lighting, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

Decorative, Dining Room

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets

Upper Level

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Main Level

1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Edwardian

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Split Bath, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Lighting, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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