3756 Balfour Ave

Rooted in the architectural grace of 1907, this distinguished residence at 3756 Balfour rises above the street with quiet majesty on its corner—a long-standing sentinel of the Lakeshore neighborhood. Moments from all that Lakeshore offers, the home blends heritage, scale, and lifestyle in one of Oakland’s most coveted enclaves. The formal living room features rich hardwood floors, a stately fireplace, and classic detailing, while a sunlit veranda opens to a spacious deck—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The formal dining room showcases original pocket doors, a box-beamed ceiling, and built-in cabinetry, flowing into a custom eat-in kitchen with gas range, pantry, and breakfast nook. Terraced gardens provide versatile outdoor space for relaxation, gardening, or play. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with ample closet space, en suite bath, and adjoining bonus room suited for an office or nursery. Two additional bedrooms share a full hall bath. A finished attic adds flexible living space, and the basement includes storage, workshop area, and laundry. A rebuilt detached garage, owned solar, and mature landscaping complete this legacy home. With a Walkscore of 81, in a neighborhood celebrated for tree-lined streets, architectural beauty, and proximity to Lake Merritt, this property offers timeless character and room to grow.

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$2,398,000

List Price

$2,398,000

On Market Date

Apr 23, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Crocker Hghlands

Zip Code

94610

MLS ID

41132084

APN

1187132

Year Built

1907

Stories in Building

3

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

4

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

1

Detached, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

3,055

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

9,408.0

Lot Acres

0.22 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Gas Range, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Down, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Central

Laundry

In Basement

Main Level

0.5 Bath

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Traditional

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Down, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Sloped Up

Roof

Composition Shingles

Fee

Unavailable

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