1601 79th Ave, Oakland, CA, 94621
About This Home
Bright & Functional Oakland Starter Home Discover this 973 sq. ft. single-story home featuring 2 beds, 1 bath, and a layout designed for easy living. The interior boasts a modern galley kitchen with granite counters and white cabinets, leading out to a spacious, private backyard. Situated in a high-growth area, you'll enjoy unparalleled access to the I-880/I-580 corridors and BART. Proximity to local schools and libraries adds to the community appeal. Fully fenced and ready for your creative updates—don't miss this opportunity to build equity in Oakland!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Existing
- Year built: 1927
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Range,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Hookups Only,In Garage
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub,Tile
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Tile,Engineered Wood
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 973
- Total interior livable area: 973 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 40335616
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Security,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 1,306 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Front Yard,Side Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,219 | $26,628 |
| Home Insurance * | $133 | $1,596 |
| Property Taxes | $616 | $7,392 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $3,366 | $40,392 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Price change | $478,000 |
| 2026-02-28 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2021-04-08 | Sold | $515,000 |
| 2021-02-01 | Pending sale | $525,000 |
| 2021-01-25 | Price change | $525,000 |
| 2020-12-09 | Listed for sale | $499,999 |
| 2018-01-24 | Sold | $420,000 |
| 2017-12-30 | Pending sale | $399,000 |
| 2017-12-09 | Listed for sale | $399,000 |
| 2016-11-02 | Sold | $135,000 |
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