3271 Kempton Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Property Description

Built circa 1929 as a grand single family home, this character-filled Triplex offers vintage architectural features in 2 units and a stylish modern vibe in the 3rd. The largest of the 3 units is spread across 2 levels of the structure with a graciously sized living room & light-filled kitchen on its entry level and 3 well-appointed bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms upstairs. The living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom are all graced by expansive windows exhibiting impressively wooded neighborhood views. All 3 bedrooms are outfitted with myriad built-ins while the living room below has bookshelves & an exceptional fireplace with marble surround & carved mantle. Also on the main level, accessed via the original front porch entry and mahogany-paneled entryway, is a peaceful 1 bedroom retreat. One of 2 vintage tiled bathrooms is located here and, like its larger neighbor, enjoys the lofty ceiling heights of the period. Finally, the lower level 1 bedroom hideaway overlooks the shared, oversized ~950 square feet of sun-drenched deck & verdant garden space below. Like its larger upstairs neighbor, this unit benefits from views of the surrounding neighborhood beloved for its ancient live oak trees that grace 2 well-utilized parks, one with a creek gurgling through. This is the unit with the more modern finishes yet it still invokes an established sense of space. Piedmont Avenue's hip shops, divine eateries (one with a Michelin star!), and quality conveniences (check out Piedmont Grocery's butcher department and delicacies throughout!) are just blocks away while proximity to the GrandLake District, Lake Merritt, and the Uptown dining & entertainment district is a huge added plus! The property itself has been importantly updated during the current seller's ownership: 3 remodeled kitchens, 2 remodeled bathrooms, major foundation reinforcement, roof replacement, deck installation, concrete driveway replacement, and much more!

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

June 19, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 5, 2026 at 2:18AM

Listing Office:

Vanguard Properties : 510-590-4290

Listing Agent:

Lorri Arazi : 510-333-2811

MLS ID:

41139057

Interior

• Appliances: Electric Water HeaterGas Water HeaterDryerWasher
• Flooring: LaminateWood
• A/C: Wall/Window Unit(s)
• Heating: ElectricForced AirNatural Gas

Exterior

• Parking: AssignedOn StreetParking spaces: 3

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: CRMLS_BMLS
• County: Alameda

Lot

• Zoning: 1080727
• View: City LightsPark/GreenbeltTrees/WoodsView

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_BMLS