2602 12th Ave, Oakland: A Duplex to Watch — Listed as Contract Out

Short answer: 2602 12th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606 is a $599,000 duplex to watch — but do not treat it as an active open listing. As of Oct 25, 2026, it is presented as Contract Out / contingent-show, so any next step depends on its current contract status.

The property at a glance

Price: $599,000. Property type: duplex, with 2 units. Size: 2,498 sq ft, at $240/sq ft. Lot: 6,478 sq ft. Built: 1898. Parking: 3-car garage.

The two units

Both units are listed as vacant. Unit 1, at 2602, has 1 bed and 1 bath. Unit 2, at 2604, has 2 beds and 2 baths.

Condition and potential

The listing notes a new roof and fresh exterior paint. It is sold as-is and needs extensive work. That combination matters: the recent exterior updates do not remove the need for a careful look at the interior and overall condition. ADU conversion potential is noted, subject to approvals — so it should be treated as a possibility to verify, not as an approved plan.

Status — please read this carefully

IMPORTANT: As of Oct 25, 2026, this property is presented as Contract Out / contingent-show, not as an active open listing. Status can change, so confirm the current status before making plans around it.

Listing details

View the original listing here: https://www.compass.com/homedetails/2602-12th-Ave-Oakland-CA-94606/2223646356742697289_lid/

Listing courtesy: Ori Skloot, DRE #01837859.

What it means in the East Bay

For East Bay buyers looking at multi-unit properties, this kind of listing is a reminder to separate price and potential from condition and status. A lower price per square foot can still come with extensive work, and a Contract Out status means timing and availability need to be checked first. The useful questions are practical ones: what work is needed, what approvals would any ADU idea require, and what comparable nearby sales support the price?

FAQs

Is 2602 12th Ave an active open listing? No — as of Oct 25, 2026, it is presented as Contract Out / contingent-show, not as an active open listing.

Are the units vacant? Both units are listed as vacant: Unit 1 (2602) is 1 bed/1 bath, and Unit 2 (2604) is 2 beds/2 baths.

Is the property sold as-is? Yes, and it is described as needing extensive work, despite the new roof and fresh exterior paint.

Could an ADU be added? ADU conversion potential is noted, subject to approvals. That means the possibility should be verified with the relevant approvals before relying on it.

Open new doors. Call Jerry.

Jerry Beverly, Compass, CA DRE# 01957422, 925-628-6990, jerry.beverly@compass.com.

Disclaimer: Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.