2636 Cole St

Opportunity knocks in Oakland’s established Maxwell Park neighborhood! RENOVATION FINANCING options may be available for qualified buyers, making it easier to fund improvements and bring your ideas to life. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman fixer is packed with potential and perfectly positioned for Bay Area commuters, with easy access to I-580, I-880, Highway 13, and nearby BART for convenient travel throughout the region. Full of original character, the home features hardwood floors, a functional floor plan, charming period details, and solid bones ready for your vision and updates. Whether you’re an investor, contractor, or buyer looking to create long-term value, this property offers a rare opportunity to customize a home in one of Oakland’s well-established neighborhoods. The unfinished lower-level basement includes an existing bathroom and shower, creating exciting possibilities for a future junior ADU, guest suite, home office, gym, creative studio, or expanded living space (buyer to verify). The generous lot provides room to enhance outdoor living, garden, entertain, or further increase the property’s value over time. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, schools, dining, and public transportation, this property combines location, character, and opportunity. If you’ve been searching for upside potential, flexibility, and classic Oakland charm, this is the one. Bring your imagination and transform this Maxwell Park gem into something truly special!

Current Status

Price change

Original Price

$499,000

List Price

$605,000

On Market Date

Apr 21, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Maxwell Park

Zip Code

94601

MLS ID

41131661

APN

36246015

Year Built

1922

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

4

Bath

1.5 (1/1)

Parking

1

Detached

SQ FT

1,663

SQ FT Source

Assessor Auto-Fill

Lot SQ FT

5,490.0

Lot Acres

0.13 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Tile Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Family Room

Heating

Floor Furnace, Fireplace(s)

Laundry

Inside, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Main Level

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Bungalow

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard

Location

Back Yard, Front Yard

Roof

Shingle

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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