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$675,502$600 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $410,000 on Oct 24, 2007

948 42ND ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,126 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.
3,300 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$676K
$653K low$698K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$410,000 · Oct 24, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,756 (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.$542,272 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,781
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$384,491
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$531,505
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$915,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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

E
Emerson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Claremont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Oakland 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

948 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Emeryville 94608
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Emeryville 94608

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$268K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Emeryville 94608.

How it measures up in Emeryville 94608

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

Estimated value$675,502
CheaperTypical $557,277Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$600
CheaperTypical $520Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,126 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,173 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size3,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 948 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLongfellowEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$675,50239% of homes70% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60063% of homes76% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,126 ft²27% of homes45% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,300 ft²24% of homes17% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than191748% of homes35% of homes9% of homes

About 948 42nd St

How much is 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA is $675,502 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $653,417 to $697,587. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA last sold on Oct 24, 2007 for $410,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,126 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA built?

948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA is assigned to Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Oakland Technical High School (high), rated B-; Claremont Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Oakland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,232 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is worth more than 70% of them ($675,502 against a typical $557,277), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($600 against a typical $520), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,126 ft² against a typical 1,173 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (3,300 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1917 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 948 42nd St, Emeryville, CA was $8,756. The county assessed it at $542,272.

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