6437 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

$1,325,000

In the heart of the vibrant Rockridge corridor, two minutes from U.C. Berkeley and the diverse food culture and intellectual energy that define this stretch of the East Bay, 6435–6437 Telegraph Ave presents a rare opportunity: a fully vacant four-plex with character, flexibility, and immediate upside. Built in 1908… Read More and thoughtfully set back from the street behind a canopy of mature trees, this Craftsman property offers something increasingly difficult to find in urban investment real estate: privacy, presence, and practicality. A Walk Score of 94, Bike Score of 100, and Transit Score of 66 confirm what the address already tells you. Daily life here requires no car, Downtown Berkeley is ten minutes by bike or thirteen by transit, and every errand, coffee shop, and restaurant on this stretch of Telegraph is genuinely on foot. The building's appeal extends well beyond its location. Original hardwood floors glow with the patina only decades of living can produce. Vintage fireplaces serve as charming focal points, decorative, warm, and the kind of detail that photographs beautifully and stays in a people's memory long after a showing. Preserved Craftsman details throughout create warmth and identity that no renovation budget can manufacture. On-site laundry, private parking for three to four cars, and major completed capital improvements include a newer roof, upgraded electrical, and reinforced foundation so the work is done and the income can begin immediately. Through the garden date at the rear of the building, a mature garden oasis has flowering shrubs, established trees, an oversized patio for cookouts and a seated lounge area. Access to the garden is easy from the largest unit is easy through a dedicated stair, or directly from the ground level garden flat. This garden is truly a surprising and genuine retreat from the energy of the city outside. In Bay Area weather, it's usable nearly every day of the year. Four units range from 524 to 970 square feet, each with distinct character. Choose your own house hacking opportunity: owner-occupy the 3-bedroom flagship top floor unit, choose the 1-bedroom garden flat, or one of the studios and build equity. Or, lease all four units in this high demand area to U.C. Berkeley students and faculty, medical staff supporting the numerous hospitals nearby, or other professionals who need easy access to San Francisco and beyond. Historic character. Fully vacant. In the heart of Rockridge. Read Less

Courtesy of Victoria Tseng, The GRUBB Company 510-339-0400

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 1, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,674

Lot Size

0.1 Acres

Year Built

1908

MLS Number

41132963

30 Days Snapshot Of 94609

$1.05M

-7%

(avg) sold price

+25%

homes sold

-29%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dryer", "Washer", "Gas Water Heater"

Building

Building Area Total: 2674, Construction Materials: "Shingle Siding", Living Area: 2674, Year Built: 1908, Level - Street: "3 Bedrooms", "2 Baths", Level - Upper: "3 Bedrooms", "2 Baths"

Cooling

Cooling: "None"

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Garden", "Back Yard", "Garden/Play", "Side Yard", "Entry Gate", "Landscape Back", "Low Maintenance", "Yard Space"

Fence

Fencing: "Fenced", "Full", "Wood"

Floors

Flooring: "Hardwood", "Tile", "Vinyl", "Carpet"

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", "Zoned", Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: "No Additional Rooms"

Laundry

Features: "Dryer", "Laundry Room", "Washer", "Common Area"

Lot

Lot Features: "Level", "Back Yard", "Landscaped", "Private", "Security Gate", Lot Size Acres: 0.1, Lot Size Area: 4356, Lot Size Square Feet: 4191, Parcel Number: 161424192

Parking

Parking Features: "Off Street", "Other", "On Street", "Private", "Side By Side"

Pool

Pool Features: "None"

Property

Property Condition: "Existing", Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Composition Shingles"

Utilities

Electric: "No Solar"

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