3530 Victor Ave

Oakland, CA
$ 849,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 1,159 Virtual Tour
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If these walls could talk, they would tell you about the quiet mornings a bestselling author spent right here, working through the pages of his next book. This Victor Avenue home was the place where acclaimed Oakland author Tommy Orange and his family finally made it back to the city that raised him, moving in during 2022 just before welcoming their second child. Tommy was born and raised in Oakland, between the Dimond and Glenview districts, and even spent time down the street from this very home as a child. Within these walls he finished Wandering Stars, the celebrated follow up to his Pulitzer Prize finalist debut, There There, and sold his third book while living here. In 2025, after being named a MacArthur Fellow, one of the highest honors an American writer can receive, he was filmed in this very house for the foundation's archival record. As Tommy put it himself, this is a home of fabulous neighbors, real community, and so much charm inside and out, warm and inviting, close to two freeways yet tucked away from the everyday hustle. Beyond its story, the house holds its own. Light and bright throughout with tall ceilings and warm hardwood floors, it offers two plus spacious bedrooms, a formal dining room for the meals that matter, and a sweet corner nook in the kitchen made for coffee and quiet thinking. A bathroom full of original charm, a flexible bonus space, and a one car garage round out the home, while the yard invites play, gathering, or simply sitting outside and letting a good idea grow. Highlights include: Once home to celebrated author Tommy Orange during the writing of his New York Times bestseller Wandering Stars Light and bright interior with tall ceilings and warm hardwood floors throughout Two plus spacious bedrooms and a bathroom full of original character Formal dining room perfect for gathering with friends and family Charming corner kitchen nook made for coffee and conversation Flexible bonus space, ideal for a home office, studio, or den One car garage AC, Seismic Retrofitting, Sewer compliant, updated throughout and more Private yard made for play, relaxing, or outdoor inspiration Convenient access to two freeways while tucked away from everyday foot traffic A rare opportunity to own a piece of Oakland literary history in a warm and welcoming neighborhood

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  • Price
  • $ 849,000
  • City
  • Oakland
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Alameda
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.0866 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94619
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,159
  • Year Built
  • 1938
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 41147027
Listed By: Negar Souza with Red Oak Realty; 510-543-7016
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

Living Area 1159
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Tile
Appliances Dryer,Washer
Garage Spaces 1
Architectural Style Mediterranean
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1938
Levels Multi/Split
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Alameda
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name REDWOOD HEIGHTS
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Cross Street: 35th.
City Oakland
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 3774
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA
Virtual Tour https://websites.open.homes/preview/1f199ff2-e05d-6cf4-8afb-02ffe917ffb9/mls
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Virtual Tour https://3530victor.com
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity OAKLAND

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring Wood
Fireplace Features Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Parking Features Garage
Lot Features Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden
Total Parking 1
Lot Size Area 3774
Lot Size Acres 0.0866
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Public Records

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/3/2026 Listed $849,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94619

Price
AVG $1.11M
$850K
Year Built
AVG 1943
1938

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3530 Victor Ave Oakland, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $849000 with 1159 sqft and a lot size of 0.0866 Acres Acre(s). 3530 Victor Ave Oakland has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1938. The property's zip code is 94619 which is in Oakland, CA

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