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!
For sale
$439,000
1601 79th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
2beds
973sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
1,500 Square Feet Lot
$469,500 Zestimate®
$451/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 84 days |
- 193 |
- 7 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mona Koussa DRE #01260089 925-831-9615,
Ehomesurf, Inc.
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41136702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 973
- Total interior livable area: 973 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Security,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1,500 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 40335616
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Havenscourt
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $451/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $557,445
- Annual tax amount: $10,324
- Price range: $439K - $439K
- Date on market: 5/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$469,500
$446,000 - $493,000
$2,580/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000-8.2%$451/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41136702 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $478,000$491/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41125506 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Price change | $478,000-4.2%$491/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41125506 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000-3.1%$513/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41125506 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2021 | Sold | $515,000-1.9%$529/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #40931476 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2021 | Pending sale | $525,000$540/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40931476 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2021 | Price change | $525,000+5%$540/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40931476 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,999+19%$514/sqft |
Source: Redfin #40931476 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2018 | Sold | $420,000+5.3%$432/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #465525 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2017 | Pending sale | $399,000$410/sqft |
Source: Norcal Realty #465525 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $399,000+195.6%$410/sqft |
Source: Norcal Realty #465525 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2016 | Sold | $135,000$139/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,324 +9.1% | $557,445 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,464 +3.4% | $546,517 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,150 +2.8% | $535,805 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,901 +20.5% | $525,300 +19% |
| 2021 | $7,386 +1.1% | $441,490 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,304 +4.3% | $436,967 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,001 +137.7% | $428,400 +211.1% |
| 2018 | $2,945 | $137,700 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,945 -14.1% | $135,000 -25.5% |
| 2016 | $3,428 -11.7% | $181,217 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,883 -79.2% | $178,495 +2% |
| 2014 | $18,640 | $175,000 +333.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,337 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,547 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,771 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $38,482 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,574 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $37,817 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,076 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,348 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $35,637 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $34,938 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,298 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,626 +2% |
| 2001 | $787 | $32,966 |
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Neighborhood: Arroyo Viejo
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10East Oakland Pride Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Coliseum College Prep AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Castlemont HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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