3887 Forest Hill Ave

$779,000
Price
2
Beds
984 Sq. Ft.
$792 / Sq. Ft.
984
Sq. Ft.
$792
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity! Move-in-ready LEVEL IN Craftsman bungalow PLUS detached guest cottage w/ modern upgrades in hidden gem Upper Dimond 'hood. Vintage spirit & modern charm come alive in this tastefully updated 2+ BD/2BA home w/ new roof, updated wiring, plumbing improvements, forced-air heat, newer hardwood floors, fresh paint, & updated lighting throughout. Light-filled living room w/ remote gas fireplace, custom tile & built-ins for EZ entertaining. Cozy den w/ storage doubles nicely as a study...Rare opportunity! Move-in-ready LEVEL IN Craftsman bungalow PLUS detached guest cottage w/ modern upgrades in hidden gem Upper Dimond 'hood. Vintage spirit & modern charm come alive in this tastefully updated 2+ BD/2BA home w/ new roof, updated wiring, plumbing improvements, forced-air heat, newer hardwood floors, fresh paint, & updated lighting throughout. Light-filled living room w/ remote gas fireplace, custom tile & built-ins for EZ entertaining. Cozy den w/ storage doubles nicely as a study or home office. Kitchen shines w/ quartz counters, newer appliances, skylight, & sunny dining room all leads out to pleasant rear deck w/ hillside views, new cable railing, bistro lights, AND detached studio w/ 2nd bathroom. Sunny yard w/ mature pear tree & ample space for gardening. Thoughtfully updated main bath w/ skylight, new finishes & shower-over-tub. With full bath, French doors & parquet floors, detached studio creates a private retreat that works equally well as a home office, guest suite, or even possible rental opportunity (Buyer to verify). Freshly landscaped yard w/ irrigation, carport, long driveway = extra parking & laundry/storage in basement. Walk to La Farine, Peet’s & Farmer Joe’s. EZ access to Hwy 13 & I-580 Welcoming neighborhood known for strong community feel.

Listing Agent

  1. Andrew Pitarre

    Andrew Pitarre

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01867911

Property Details for 3887 Forest Hill Avenue

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER DIMOND
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Carport, Off Street, Tandem
View
Hills
LISTING UPDATED: 08/27/2025 07:01 PM

Property Details for 3887 Forest Hill Avenue

StatusActive - Coming Soon
MLS #41109560
Days on Compass-
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,080 SF
CountyAlameda County
Compensation RemarksSeller is open to Compensation

Location

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Building Information for 3887 Forest Hill Avenue

Stories1Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,080 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,525 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,081

Property Taxes

$444

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3887 Forest Hill Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Fireplace Insert, Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Other
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Baths Other, Studio
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Skylight(s), Tile, Window
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Public Water, PublicSewer, Sump Pump
  • Energy Saving Feature: Thermostat Controller
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: All Utilities, Carbon Mon Detector, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Smoke Detector(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: MACARTHUR HTS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: RectangularLot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4080
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4080.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 984
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Porch, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Wood Fencing, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
  • Directions to Property: Fruitvale to Whittle to Forest Hill
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 29A-1309-28
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Public Records for 3887 Forest Hill Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$85,363Additions$217,059Total$302,422
Tax Record2024$5,332 ($444 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt764 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt764 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912CountyALAMEDAAPN29A-1309-28

Schools near 3887 Forest Hill Avenue

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 9
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sequoia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bret Harte Middle School
Public6 to 9

Skyline High School
Public9 to 12

Oakland Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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3887 Forest Hill Avenue is a single family home Coming Soon in Oakland, CA 94602. This property is currently priced at $779,000. This listing's school district is Oakland Unified School District. Nearby schools include Sequoia Elementary School, Bret Harte Middle School and Skyline High School. 3887 Forest Hill Avenue is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 984 sqft single family home built in 1912.

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