881 21st St
About this home
Opportunity to Restore a Classic Oakland Home to Its Former Glory. 881 21st Street presents an exciting opportunity for an investor, contractor, or experienced renovator to restore a character-filled Oakland residence and bring it back to its glory days. The home retains attractive architectural character, including high ceilings, substantial trim and moldings, hardwood flooring, and spacious living areas. Portions of the main living level, including the kitchen and bedrooms, remain comparatively intact and provide a glimpse of the property's potential once fully rehabilitated. The property has sustained extensive fire and smoke damage, primarily concentrated on the lower level. A comprehensive rehabilitation will be required, and buyers should independently investigate the condition of the structure, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and other fire-affected components. With the right vision and investment, this property offers the opportunity to restore its original charm while incorporating modern improvements. The existing character and remaining interior features provide a strong foundation for a thoughtful renovation.
Description as published by the listing brokerage.
Every detail on record
- Bedrooms
- Primary Bath
- Bathrooms
- Shower(s) over Tub(s)
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Nook, Island
- Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Laundry
- Hookups Only
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Garage/Parking
- Attached Garage, Other, Parking - Independent, Garage: 1 Car(s)
All 9 fields exactly as the listing brokerage published them to the MLS — nothing inferred or filled in. Blank fields mean the brokerage did not report them; ask and Adriana will find out.
What it costs to own
What's around this home
Within about a mile of the front door: 17 groceries, 104 places to eat, 22 parks.
- Abyssinia Market0.6 mi
- Yagerbet Market0.6 mi
- Koreana Plaza0.6 mi
- Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery0.7 mi
- Acta Non Verba - West Oakland Farm Park0.7 mi
- JJ Fish and Chicken0.1 mi
- Stay Gold Deli0.4 mi
- Bloom0.4 mi
- Rose Garden Uptown0.4 mi
- Marston Campbell Park0.2 mi
- Bishop Floyd L. Begin Plaza0.3 mi
- 25th Street Mini Park0.4 mi
- McClymonds Mini-Park0.4 mi
- Lowell Park0.4 mi
- Veterans Affairs Oakland Outpatient Clinic0.3 mi
- Healthy Communities, Inc.0.3 mi
- West Oakland Middle School Health Center0.4 mi
- Chappell Hayes Health Center0.5 mi
- VitaCare Pharmacy0.6 mi
Getting around
- 19th Street OaklandBART0.6 mi
- Oakland City Center - 12th StreetBART0.7 mi
- West OaklandBART1.1 mi
- MacArthurBART1.3 mi
- Lake MerrittBART1.3 mi
Schools
- KIPP: Bridge Academy0.2 mi
- KIPP Bridge College Preparatory School0.4 mi
- West Oakland Middle School0.4 mi
- Yu Ming Charter School Chestnut Campus0.4 mi
- McClymonds High School0.4 mi
Wildfire hazard designation
CAL FIRE does not map this parcel inside a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That is an absence of state designation, not a guarantee — the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure remains the authoritative document for this address.
Location
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Neighbourhood places and transit from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Fire hazard severity zones from CAL FIRE. Distances are straight-line from the parcel and are provided for orientation only.






























