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Last sold for $140,000 on May 11, 1998

984 42ND ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,926 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.
0.11 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.
10
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.$140,000 · May 11, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,371 (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.$228,003 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,401
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,602
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$223,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,099,170

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)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Emerson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Claremont Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

984 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 82% of homes in Emeryville 94608
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 87% 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 area1,926 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 984 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLongfellowEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,926 ft²74% of homes82% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac62% of homes42% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than192363% of homes42% of homes13% of homes

About 984 42nd St

When did 984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA last sold on May 11, 1998 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,926 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA built?

984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA is assigned to Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Oakland Technical High School (high), rated A-; 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 984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,229 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is bigger than 82% of them (1,926 ft² against a typical 1,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1923 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 984 42nd St, Emeryville, CA was $5,371. The county assessed it at $228,003.

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