$1,500,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

978 44th St Emeryville, CA 94608

Longfellow Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,682 Sq Ft
2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$892 Per Sq Ft

37% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Temescal Creek Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

A meticulously & beautifully updated North Oakland gem, 978 44th St is a stunning 3 BD, 2 BA home with a legal 1 BD, 1 BA ADU on lower level. Great layout, natural light, and high-end finishes throughout. The main level (978) offers a spacious living room with bay windows, dining room, and updated kitchen with island & pantry. Two bedrooms share an updated hall bath, and one BD has stacked washer & dryer. The airy primary suite boasts an updated bathroom and custom closet, overlooking the backyard through floor-to-ceiling windows with direct access via private deck. The wraparound backyard is garden lover's paradise with a hot tub, outdoor shower, sauna, and deck with fire pit. The permitted downstairs ADU (976) is as updated as the rest with a full bath and kitchen, and has been Airbnbed for ~$3K/mo. Under-house storage room, attached garage with laundry room, owned/paid-off solar, and EV charger to boot. Great location near Emeryville, Temescal, BART, bike lanes, parks, and freeways

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Analise Smith-hinkley

The GRUBB Company License #02114716 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Phoebe Syn

Willowmar Real Estate License #02178147

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,382

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Double Pane Windows
  • Updated Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 1,682 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13108716

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,382

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1906
  • Property Sub Type: OTHER
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Directions: Adeline or Market to 44th St
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen, Storage, Storage Area(s), Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage Faces Front, Remote, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, MultiUnits, Central
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter
  • Cooling: Multi Units
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500
  • Parcel Number: 13108716

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Sandgren Melissa
Bought by
Sell Jesse and Haflett Brynne
Seller's Agent
Analise Smith-hinkley
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Phoebe Syn
Willowmar Real Estate
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
36.99%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-66.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,197,488
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,641

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Liebman Paul F and Forman Jolene Melissa
Bought by
Liebman Paul and Forman Jolene M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2020
Sold by
Liebman Paul F
Bought by
Liebman Paul F and Forman Jolene Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2016
Sold by
Upshaw Timothy C and Robinson Marva
Bought by
Liebman Paul F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$508,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $635,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $575,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $99,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $508,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $1,500,000 +37.0% $892 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $651 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $22,382 $1,623,023 $486,907 $1,136,116
2023 $23,693 $1,591,200 $477,360 $1,113,840
2022 $12,702 $794,426 $208,336 $593,090
2021 $11,996 $778,715 $204,252 $581,463
2020 $11,241 $722,861 $202,158 $520,703
2019 $10,189 $660,653 $198,196 $462,457
2018 $9,977 $647,700 $194,310 $453,390
2017 $9,603 $635,000 $190,500 $444,500
2016 $1,381 $36,038 $21,540 $14,498
2015 $1,368 $35,496 $21,216 $14,280
2014 $1,254 $34,800 $20,800 $14,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Analise Smith-hinkley

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 339-0400

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Phoebe Syn

    Willowmar Real Estate

    (415) 323-9000

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41097120

bridgeMLS

APN: 013-1087-016-00

California Alameda County Emeryville 94608 Longfellow

978 44th St, Emeryville, CA

This home is located at 978 44th St, Emeryville, CA 94608 and is currently priced at $1,500,000, approximately $891 per square foot. This property was built in 1906. 978 44th St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, Claremont Middle School, and Oakland Technical High School.

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