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Sold for $475,000
  • $475,000

    878 Athens Ave, Oakland, CA 94607

    2beds
    884sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1905
    2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
    $490,300 Zestimate®
    $537/sqft
    $2,900 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $490,300

    $466,000 - $515,000

    $2,900/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of West Oakland! This modern residence features a brand-new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new windows, roof, electrical, plumbing, central heating, and stylish flooring throughout. The finished basement offers versatile bonus space—perfect for an office, media room, party space, or potential ADU conversion. Enjoy the convenience of an attached garage and a spacious backyard, newly landscaped with fresh plants and flowers, with plenty of room to grow. Ideally located just minutes from Downtown Oakland, Emeryville, San Francisco, BART, and major highways, this home provides quick access to the Bay Bridge and beyond. Surrounded by local favorites like Hyphy Burger and Prescott Market Hall, this is Oakland living at its best. This property is located in a census tract designated as a High Cost Area, so check with lenders about programs designed to help buyers for this home.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 09, 2026 at 11:49am

    Listed by:

    Je'an Eason DRE #02067600 510-830-5471,

    Main Source Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Tennishia Vines, DRE #02251902

    eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41113633MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters, Refrigerator
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Hookups Only
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Brick
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 884
    • Total interior livable area: 884 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Two Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Back Yard
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 2,613 sqft
    • Features: Back Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 31112
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: See Remarks
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1905

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Oakland

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: CalHFA,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/8/2026Sold$475,000-4.8%$537/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113633 Report a problem
    12/18/2025Pending sale$499,000$564/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113633 Report a problem
    12/4/2025Price change$499,000-5%$564/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113633 Report a problem
    11/12/2025Price change$525,000-4.4%$594/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113633 Report a problem
    10/3/2025Listed for sale$549,000+77.1%$621/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113633 Report a problem
    3/19/2025Sold$310,000-27.1%$351/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/12/2025Pending sale$425,000$481/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41082989 Report a problem
    1/20/2025Listed for sale$425,000$481/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41082989 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $19,858 +2%
    2024$8,901 +5.4%$19,469 +2%
    2023$8,447 +92.4%$19,088 +2%
    2022$4,392 +133.4%$18,713 +2%
    2021$1,882 +1.4%$18,347 +1%
    2020$1,856 +14%$18,158 +2%
    2019$1,628 +10.6%$17,802 +2%
    2018$1,472 $17,453 +2%
    2017$1,472 +11.4%$17,111 +2%
    2016$1,321 +11%$16,776 +1.5%
    2015$1,190 $16,524 +2%
    2014$1,190 $16,200 +0.5%
    2013-- $16,127 +2%
    2012-- $15,811 +2%
    2011-- $15,500 +0.8%
    2010-- $15,384 -0.2%
    2009-- $15,421 +2%
    2008-- $15,119 +2%
    2007-- $14,823 +2%
    2006-- $14,532 +2%
    2005-- $14,246 +2%
    2004-- $13,968 +1.9%
    2003-- $13,713 +2%
    2002-- $13,443 +2%
    2001$578 $13,180

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    Neighborhood: McClymonds

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