For Sale28d on marketHistoric · 99 yrs
1601 79th Ave
Oakland, CA, 94621 • Arroyo Viejo • Alameda County
$478,000
$491/sqft
-$21,000 since Mar 17, 2026
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
973Sqft
0.03 acLot
1927Built
Property DNA
Craftsman Style
Built 1927 · 99 years of history
Havenscourt
Arroyo Viejo
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)
1-Car Garage
Detached
Tile & Engineered Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is getting attention
Listed 28 days ago · 498 views · 13 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
498 views
People checking out this listing
13 saves
Buyers have saved this home
28 days on market
Recently listed
$491/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1927 · Historic
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!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,019/month
Principal & Interest$2,382
Property Tax$478
Insurance$159
Down payment20% ($95,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.36% rate · 30yr fixed · $382,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeResidential, Single Family Residence
Year Built1927
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot1,306 sqft
Days on Zillow28 Days
Price/sqft$491
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeResidential, Single Family Residence
StyleCraftsman
ConditionExisting
Year built1927
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage1 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
FencingSecurity,Fenced
Lot1,306 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodArroyo Viejo
Parcel40335616
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Range
Refrigerator
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Tile
Engineered Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Hookups Only
In Garage
Fireplace
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Front Yard
Side Yard
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Smoke Detector(s)
Pool Features
None
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Bathroom
Shower Over TubTile
Kitchen
Stone CountersEat-in KitchenGas Range/CooktopRefrigerator
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market28
Est. value$475,300
Est. rent$2,388/mo
Tax rate1.22%
Price/sqft$491
On marketFeb 27, 2026
PostedFeb 27, 2026
Last sold$515,000
MLS updatedMar 24, 2026
Tour days9
Views498
Favorites13
How are the schools in Oakland?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Oakland, CA, 94621
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 17, 2026Price Change$478,000$491Bay East AOR
Feb 28, 2026Listed For Sale$499,000$513Bay East AOR
Apr 8, 2021Sold$515,000$529Bay East AOR
Feb 1, 2021Pending Sale$525,000$540bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jan 25, 2021Price Change$525,000$540bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Dec 9, 2020Listed For Sale$499,999$514Redfin
Jan 24, 2018Sold$420,000$432SFAR
Dec 30, 2017Pending Sale$399,000$410Norcal Realty
Dec 9, 2017Listed For Sale$399,000$410Norcal Realty
Nov 2, 2016Sold$135,000$139Public Record
Price Change$478,000
Mar 17, 2026•$491/sqft•Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$499,000
Feb 28, 2026•$513/sqft•Bay East AOR
Sold$515,000
Apr 8, 2021•$529/sqft•Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$525,000
Feb 1, 2021•$540/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$525,000
Jan 25, 2021•$540/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$499,999
Dec 9, 2020•$514/sqft•Redfin
Sold$420,000
Jan 24, 2018•$432/sqft•SFAR
Pending Sale$399,000
Dec 30, 2017•$410/sqft•Norcal Realty
Listed For Sale$399,000
Dec 9, 2017•$410/sqft•Norcal Realty
Sold$135,000
Nov 2, 2016•$139/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Mar 27, 2025—$557,445
Mar 27, 2024$9,464$546,517
Mar 27, 2023$9,150$535,805
Mar 27, 2022$8,901$525,300
Mar 27, 2021$7,386$441,490
Mar 27, 2020$7,304$436,967
Mar 27, 2019$7,001$428,400
Mar 27, 2018$2,945$137,700
Mar 27, 2017$2,945$135,000
Mar 27, 2016$3,428$181,217
Mar 27, 2015$3,883$178,495
Mar 27, 2014$18,640$175,000
Mar 27, 2013—$40,337
Mar 27, 2012—$39,547
Mar 27, 2011—$38,771
Mar 27, 2010—$38,482
Mar 27, 2009—$38,574
Mar 27, 2008—$37,817
Mar 27, 2007—$37,076
Mar 27, 2006—$36,348
Mar 27, 2005—$35,637
Mar 27, 2004—$34,938
Mar 27, 2003—$34,298
Mar 27, 2002—$33,626
Mar 27, 2001$787$32,966
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Oakland, CA • Alameda County
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Nearby zip codes
94601946029460394605946069460894610946119462194704
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