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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 979 Grace Ave
General
- Price: $799,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41140044
- Updated: 8/3/2026
- Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Double Vanity
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Golden Gate
- Driving Directions: Stanford Ave to Los Angeles to Grace Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Edwardian
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Roof: Other
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Year Built: 1906
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Dimensions: 4000
- Lot Features: Level
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $419
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 15129612
Listed by BHHS Drysdale Properties, Jennifer Griessel
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Schools
Schools serving 979 Grace Ave
School District:Oakland Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sankofa United Elementary School 581 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94609 | PK-8 | 0.8 mi |
Claremont Middle School 5750 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Oakland Technical High School 4351 BRd.way, Oakland, CA 94611 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 979 Grace Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/29/2026
Listed
$799,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 979 Grace Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,340
—
$49,370
2%
2025
$2,340
6%
$48,265
-11%
2024
$2,212
1%
$54,182
2%
2023
$2,199
7%
$53,119
2%
2022
$2,057
15%
$52,077
2%
2021
$1,790
1%
$51,056
1%
2020
$1,765
11%
$50,533
2%
2019
$1,584
2%
$49,543
2%
2018
$1,549
7%
$48,571
2%
2017
$1,441
3%
$47,618
2%
2016
$1,405
-7%
$46,685
2%
2015
$1,511
1%
$45,984
2%
2014
$1,503
2%
$45,083
—
2013
$1,479
—
$44,879
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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979 Grace Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 (MLS# 41140044) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 979 Grace Ave is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on June 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 979 Grace Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oakland? You can browse all Oakland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

