Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$560,803$483 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $285,000 on Aug 8, 2003

978 40TH ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,162 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$561K
$515K low$607K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Aug 8, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,302 (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.$406,288 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$123,986
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,302
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$398,187
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$683,640

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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(6)

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 · 1.0 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Westlake Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

978 40th 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 87% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Longfellow
  • Older than 86% 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
$267K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 51% 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$560,803
CheaperTypical $556,678Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$483
CheaperTypical $523Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,175 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 978 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLongfellowEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$560,80323% of homes51% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48333% of homes32% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,162 ft²32% of homes50% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac72% of homes47% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than192362% of homes42% of homes14% of homes

About 978 40th St

How much is 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA is $560,803 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $514,780 to $606,826. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

978 40th St, Emeryville, CA last sold on Aug 8, 2003 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA?

978 40th St, Emeryville, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,162 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA built?

978 40th St, Emeryville, CA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA?

978 40th St, Emeryville, CA is assigned to Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Oakland Technical High School (high), rated A-; Westlake Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Oakland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,223 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is worth more than 51% of them ($560,803 against a typical $556,678), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($483 against a typical $523), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,162 ft² against a typical 1,175 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1923 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 13% 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 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 40th St, Emeryville, CA was $8,302. The county assessed it at $406,288.

More homes on 40th St

Closest homes

More homes in Emeryville 94608

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 978 40th St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map