Opportunity knocks in the North Oakland Golden Gate neighborhood on the Berkeley/Emeryville border! Built in 1906 this timeless Edwardian blends classic Craftsman character with exceptional versatility and is ready for new owners to build equity quickly. With almost 2000 square feet, featuring 4 bedrooms, the home is rich in original architectural details while offering comfortable living for today's lifestyle. A spacious detached studio provides the perfect setting for a home office, creative workspace or fitness room with potential to finish it out as an ADU. The detached garage adds convenience and valuable storage plus there is off street parking in the driveway for two additional cars. The expansive attic could be made into additional living space in the future. Fully fenced and located on a quiet street with lots of available guest parking this home is minutes to shops, restaurants and is an easy commute to SF. Whether you're drawn to its architectural heritage, work from home possibilities, or future expansion potential, this classic Edwardian is a home of enduring character and opportunity!
For sale
$699,000
979 Grace Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
4beds
1,907sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$367/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fencedQuiet streetSpacious detached studio
- 19 days
- 1,585
- 113
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Listed by:
Jennifer Griessel DRE #00990089 925-382-7484,
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41145624
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 0.5 Bath, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,907
- Total interior livable area: 1,907 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 15129612
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Edwardian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Golden Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,370
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000-12.5%$367/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Listing removed | $799,000$419/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000-2%$419/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listing removed | $815,000$427/sqft |
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| 6/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $815,000$427/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Contingent | $815,000$427/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $815,000$427/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $56,370 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,340 +5.8% | $55,265 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,212 +0.6% | $54,182 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,199 +6.9% | $53,119 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,057 +14.9% | $52,077 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,790 +1.4% | $51,056 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,765 +11.4% | $50,533 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,584 +9.9% | $49,543 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,441 | $48,571 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,441 +2.6% | $47,618 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,405 -1.2% | $46,685 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,422 | $45,984 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,422 | $45,083 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $44,879 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,000 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,136 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,815 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,916 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $42,075 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,250 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $40,441 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $39,648 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $38,873 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,161 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,412 +2% |
| 2001 | $845 | $36,679 |
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