1246 79th Ave
About this home
Welcome to 1246 79th Ave, a solid 1991-built duplex offering an outstanding value-add opportunity for savvy investors or house-hackers looking to build equity in Oakland. Spanning 2,680 square feet on a 4,400-square-foot lot, this dual-unit residence presents the ideal layout to live in the front unit while collecting passive rental income from the rear unit to offset your mortgage. Built in 1990s construction standards, the property boasts strong bones and a functional framework, but is ready for your personal touch. With tender loving care, modern cosmetic updates, and new appliances, you can easily unlock the full potential and market value of this classic property. Situated in a convenient East Oakland neighborhood, residents enjoy seamless access to everyday essentials, local shopping corridors along International Boulevard and Hegenberger Road, and neighborhood dining options. The prime location makes commuting effortless, positioned just minutes from Interstate 880, Interstate 580, and the Coliseum BART station, providing quick routes to Downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and the wider Bay Area. Additionally, proximity to the Oakland International Airport makes travel a breeze, while nearby destinations like the Oakland Zoo and local parks offer plenty of weekend recreation
Description as published by the listing brokerage.
Every detail on record
- Heating
- Other
- Cooling
- Other
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Garage/Parking
- Side By Side, Garage: 0 Car(s)
- HOA Fee
- $0
- # Total Units
- 2
- # Buildings
- 1
All 8 fields exactly as the listing brokerage published them to the MLS — nothing inferred or filled in. Blank fields mean the brokerage did not report them; ask and Adriana will find out.
What it costs to own
What's around this home
Within about a mile of the front door: 4 groceries, 7 places to eat, 7 parks.
- Gazzali's Supermarket0.2 mi
- La Raza Market0.9 mi
- Gazzail's Supermarket0.9 mi
- Super Mercado Mi Tierra0.9 mi
- Terra Bella Kitchen0.2 mi
- San Francisco Restaurant0.4 mi
- Lucky Dragon Cafe0.4 mi
- El Asadero Taqueria0.7 mi
- Tassafaronga Recreation Center0.3 mi
- Carter Gilmore Sports Complex (Greenman Field)0.6 mi
- Eula Brinson Mini Park0.6 mi
- Arroyo Viejo Park0.7 mi
- Coliseum Gardens Park0.7 mi
- East Oakland Health Center0.2 mi
- CVS Pharmacy0.9 mi
- Eastmont Wellness1.0 mi
- Roots Community Health Center1.2 mi
- Hanger Clinic1.5 mi
Getting around
- ColiseumBART0.7 mi
- Oakland-Coliseum/AirportAmtrak0.7 mi
Schools
- Acorn Woodland Elementary0.2 mi
- New Highland Academy0.4 mi
- Highland Community Elementary School0.4 mi
- Rudsdale Continuation High School0.4 mi
- Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy0.4 mi
Wildfire hazard designation
CAL FIRE does not map this parcel inside a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That is an absence of state designation, not a guarantee — the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure remains the authoritative document for this address.
Location
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Neighbourhood places and transit from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Fire hazard severity zones from CAL FIRE. Distances are straight-line from the parcel and are provided for orientation only.
