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2681 79th Ave, Oakland, CA, 94605

2beds
2baths
1,192sqft
$480,000
$403price/sqft
$3,265/moest. monthly cost
$130,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

WOW! Just finished updating this split level 2 bedroom home. Refinished Hardwood floors, Living room, Formal dining room. Previously updated spacious kitchen with gas stove, Microwave, Dishwasher. Down the hall to laundry hookups and good size rear bedroom facing the backyard. Side door to backyard. Upstairs has another bedroom with two areas for bed and sitting/desk/work area. 1 Car attached garage.

Getting Around

78
WalkingVery Walkable
59
TransitGood Transit
65
BikeBikeable

Schools

2/10
Howard Elementary SchoolGrades K-51.0 mi
2/10
Castlemont HighGrades 9-120.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Existing
  • Year built: 1926

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Spanish
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Free-Standing Range,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Hookups Only

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile,Other
  • Fireplace features: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,192
  • Total interior livable area: 1,192 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4033857
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two Story
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Exterior features: Back Yard

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,049 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener
  • 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
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,427$29,124
Home Insurance *$136$1,632
Property Taxes $304$3,648
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$3,265$39,180
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$111,942/yr
40% on housing$97,950/yr
45% on housing$87,066/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.9%
6.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$403This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94605$340
Alameda County$497

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94605$502
Alameda County$664

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-16Pending sale$480,000
2026-07-25Price change$480,000
2026-07-08Price change$485,000
2026-06-08Price change$489,500
2026-05-16Listed for sale$495,500
2026-04-16Pending sale$495,500
2026-03-27Price change$495,500
2026-03-09Listed for sale$499,500
2020-03-10Listing removed$2,700
2019-11-26Listed for rent$2,700
2014-07-20Listing removed$1,600
2014-07-09Listed for rent$1,600
2012-11-02Listing removed$1,500
2012-08-31Price change$1,500
2012-07-20Listed for rent$1,600
2012-06-11Sold$67,600
2004-03-12Sold$265,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentErica Marr
BrokerageCOMMUNITY REALTY & INVESTMENTS

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