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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $74,310 on Dec 4, 1998

1087 42ND ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,562 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,550 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,310 · Dec 4, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,290 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$265,563 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,869
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,694
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$260,083

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Emery High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Anna Yates ElementaryC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Emery Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94608These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.161
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.503

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,930
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,968 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,100
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

1087 42nd St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Emeryville 94608
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Emeryville 94608

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emeryville 94608.

Living area1,562 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,172 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size2,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 1087 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLongfellowEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,562 ft²59% of homes72% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,550 ft²9% of homes8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than193775% of homes48% of homes22% of homes

About 1087 42nd St

When did 1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA last sold on Dec 4, 1998 for $74,310, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,562 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA built?

1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA is assigned to Emery High School (high), rated C-; Anna Yates Elementary (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Emery Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,267 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is bigger than 72% of them (1,562 ft² against a typical 1,172 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,550 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1937 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1087 42nd St, Emeryville, CA was $4,290. The county assessed it at $265,563.

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