5081 Congress Ave Oakland CA 94601 | MLS #41135199
Welcome to 5081 Congress Ave, a charming 1923 single-family home offering character, functionality, and opportunity in Oakland. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features 880 sq ft of living space with abundant natural light and an open layout that creates a bright and comfortable flow throughout the home. The kitchen features stone countertops and tiled flooring with plenty of potential to personalize and make your own. The lower-level bonus area provides added flexibility for storage, hobbies, a workout space, or creative use, and includes an additional bathroom, stackable washer and dryer, newer furnace, and newer water heater for added convenience. Step out onto the back deck overlooking the backyard, offering a great space to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoor setting. The backyard also includes a storage shed for added functionality. Situated on a 4,500 sq ft lot, the property features a long driveway with ample off-street parking and room to garden or customize over time. This home is a great opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to add their own style while enjoying classic Oakland charm. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this Oakland gem your own. Schedule a tour today!
Property Details
Price:
$474,999
MLS #:
41135199
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
FAIRFAX
Listed Date:
May 18, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
880
Lot Size:
4,500 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1923
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Flooring
TILE, VINY, WOOD
Heating
GH
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Levels
A
Exterior
Construction Materials
STC, WOD
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
DK
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address5081 Congress Ave Oakland CA
- SubdivisionFAIRFAX
- CityOakland
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94601
Subdivisions in Oakland
- ADAMS POINT
- ALAMEDA
- ALAMEDA COUNTY
- ALLENDALE
- ALLENDALE PARK
- BELLA VISTA
- BROOKFIELD
- BROOKFIELD VILLA
- BROOKLYN
- CASTLEMONT
- CENTRAL STATION-PACIFIC CANNERY LOFTS
- CHABOT ESTATES
- CHABOT PARK HIGH
- CHINA TOWN
- CHINATOWN
- CLAREMONT
- CLAREMONT HILLS
- CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
- CLINTON
- CLINTON PARK
- CRESTMONT
- CRESTMONT HEIGHT
- CROCKER
- CROCKER HGHLANDS
- DIMOND
- DIMOND DISTRICT
- DOWNTOWN
- E OAKLAND
- EAST LAKE
- EAST OAKL HILLS
- EAST OAKLAND
- EASTMONT
- EASTMONT AREA
- EASTMONT HILLS
- ELMHURST
- EMERYVILLE BORDE
- FAIRFAX
- FOOTHILL
- FRUITVALE
- FRUITVALE AREA
- GLENVIEW
- GOLDEN GATE
- GOLF LINKS
- GRAND LAKE
- GRAND LAKE/ ROSE
- GRIZZLY PK EST.
- HARRINGTON
- HAVENSCOURT
- HAVENSCOURT AREA
- HEGINBERGER
- HIGH
- HIGHLAND
- HIGHLAND TERRACE
- HILLCREST ESTATE
- HILLER HIGHLANDS
- HOOVER-FOSTER
- INTERNATIONAL
- IVY HILL
- IVY WOOD EXT.
- JACK LONDON
- JACKLONDON
- JEFFERSON
- JOAQUIN MILLER
- KING ESTATES
- KINSELLTRT
- LAKE MERRITT
- LAKESHORE
- LAKESHORE/GRAND
- LAUREL
- LAUREL DIST
- LAUREL DISTRICT
- LEONA HEIGHTS
- LINCOLN HEIGHTS
- LINCOLN HIGHLAND
- Longefellow
- LOWER GLENVIEW
- LOWER MAXWELL PK
- LOWER ROCKRIDGE
- MAXWELL PARK
- MAXWELL PARK
- MELROSE HEIGHTS
- MERRIEWOOD
- MILLSMONT AREA
- MONTCLAIR
- MONTCLAIR HILLS
- MOSSWOOD
- MOUNTAINWOOD
- N OAKLAND
- NOBE
- NORTH OAKLAND
- OAK KNOLL
- OAK KNOLL AREA
- OAK PARK
- OAKLAND
- OAKLAND HILLS
- OAKMORE
- PERALTA CREEK
- PIEDMONT AVENUE
- PIEDMONT BORDER
- PIEDMONT PINES
- PIEDMONT SIDE
- PILL HILL
- PRESCOTT
- REDWOOD HEIGHTS
- REDWOODS
- RIDGEMONT
- ROCK BRIDGE
- ROCKRIDGE
- ROCKRIDGE UPPER
- ROCKRIDGE/ELMWD
- ROCKRIDGE/N.OAK
- ROSE GARDEN AREA
- SAN ANTONIO
- SAN ANTONIO PARK
- SAN LEANDRO BRDR
- SEQUOYAH
- SEQUOYAH HEIGHTS
- SEQUOYAH HGHLDS
- SEQUOYAH HILLS
- SHADOW WOODS
- SHEFFIELD VILLAGE
- SKYLINE
- TEMESCAL
- TEMESCAL/R.RIDGE
- THORNHILL
- TUXEDO
- UPPER DIMOND
- UPPER MILLSMONT
- UPPER OAKMORE
- UPPER ROCKRIDGE
- Uptown
- WEST OAK
- WEST OAKLAND
- WOODMINSTER
- ZEPHYR GATE
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Oakland as of Sep 14, 2026
419
Single Family Listed
95
Avg DOM
516
Avg $ / SqFt
$945,038
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the FAIRFAX subdivision, 5081 Congress Ave Oakland CA is a Single Family for sale in Oakland, CA, 94601. It is listed for $474,999 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 880 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1923. The current price per square foot is $540. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Oakland is $516. The average listing price for Single Family in Oakland is $945,038. To schedule a showing of MLS#41135199 at 5081 Congress Ave in Oakland, CA, contact your Compass agent at 310.409.7242.
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