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2539 78th Ave, Oakland, CA, 94605

2beds
1baths
768sqft
$400,000
$521price/sqft
$2,734/moest. monthly cost
$109,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

This charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located in the Eastmont district of Oakland, California. The home features several recent updates, including a Jacuzzi tub, refreshed interior paint, and kitchen renovations. All appliances—including the stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer—will remain with the property. Additionally, the seller is willing to include the relatively new couch set should the buyer wish to retain it. Please note that the sewer lateral is in compliance until 2034.

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
60
TransitGood Transit
69
BikeBikeable

Schools

2/10
Castlemont HighGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Existing
  • Year built: 1970

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Composition Shingles,Vinyl Siding,Concrete

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Range,Dryer,Washer,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: 220 Volt Outlet,Dryer,Hookups Only,Washer,In Kitchen

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Counter - Solid Surface,Updated Kitchen
  • Window features: Window Coverings
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Brick,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Gravity
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),No Air Conditioning

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 768
  • Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4033926
  • Special condition: Probate Listing

Features

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

Lot

  • Features: Back Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • 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 $2,022$24,264
Home Insurance *$113$1,356
Property Taxes $201$2,412
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$2,734$32,808
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$93,737/yr
40% on housing$82,020/yr
45% on housing$72,906/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

$521This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94605$341
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
2026-08-06Pending sale$400,000
2026-08-03Listed for sale$400,000
2014-04-25Sold$210,000
2014-03-17Price change$197,777
2014-02-23Price change$199,888
2014-02-18Price change$215,888
2014-02-01Listed for sale$225,000
2013-11-19Sold$65,000
2012-03-21Sold$57,000
2012-01-19Price change$78,000
2011-11-23Listed for sale$80,500
2011-06-08Sold$98,803
2001-12-28Sold$170,000
2000-04-24Sold$75,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCassandra Chambers
BrokerageLike Home Realty

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