Google street view image for 9970 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 94603

Off market apr 2015 for $197K

$452,685

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,321/mo

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1 ba

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1,036

sq ft

9970 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 94603

About this home

9970 Empire Rd is a 1,036 square foot house on a 5,130 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 20, 2015 for $197,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $452,685.

Single-familyProperty Type

1944Year Built

5,130 sq ftLot Size

$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$452,685

$256K since sold in April 2015$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 13.1% lower than the average sale price ($521K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$439,900
A
2 beds1 bath1,053 sq ft
220 Louvaine Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$675,000
B
2 beds1 bath895 sq ft
921 Hutchings Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$650,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,013 sq ft
212 Fitzpatrick, Oakland, CA 94603
eXp Realty of California Inc.
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
9944 Hesket Rd, Oakland, CA 94603
$540,000
D
2 beds1 bath974 sq ft
9944 Hesket Rd, Oakland, CA 94603
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$470,000
E
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
9527 Coral Rd, Oakland, CA 94603
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$350,000
F
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
226 Tunis Rd, Oakland, CA 94603

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$3,078/mo

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Market trends in 94603, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

104.6%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$540K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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$375,000
3 beds1 bath825 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 5PM
$625,000
3 beds1 bath1,013 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4:30PM
$569,800
3 beds2 baths984 sq ft
9943 Voltaire Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
$470,000
2 beds2 baths1,294 sq ft
1312 92nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
$679,999
3 beds2 baths1,580 sq ft
2050 102nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,650,000
— beds— baths6,292 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$585,000
3 beds2 baths1,351 sq ft
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Sale history for 9970 Empire Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,070 (+4.4%)

$72,447 + $169,043

$241,490

2024

$4,857 (−2.8%)

$71,026 + $165,729

$236,755

2023

$4,997 (+3.9%)

$69,634 + $162,480

$232,114

2022

$4,810 (+7.1%)

$66,930 + $156,171

$223,101

2021

$4,489 (+1.2%)

$66,930 + $156,171

$223,101

2020

$4,437 (+5.6%)

$65,618 + $153,110

$218,728

2019

$4,201 (+2.1%)

$64,946 + $151,541

$216,487

2018

$4,114 (+4.6%)

$63,673 + $148,570

$212,243

2017

$3,931 (+5.3%)

$61,201 + $142,802

$204,003

2016

$3,734 (−7.3%)

$61,201 + $142,802

$204,003

2015

$4,029 (+20.9%)

$60,001 + $140,002

$200,003

2014

$3,332 (+28.4%)

$54,000 + $126,000

$180,000

2013

$2,595 (+2.8%)

$54,000 + $126,000

$180,000

2012

$2,526 (−1.5%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2011

$2,565 (+10.8%)

$38,700 + $90,300

$129,000

2010

$2,316 (−36.3%)

$38,700 + $90,300

$129,000

2009

$3,635 (+7.8%)

$37,500 + $87,500

$125,000

2008

$3,373

$63,667 + $148,558

$212,225

Tax history for 9970 Empire Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,070 (+4.4%)

$72,447 + $169,043

$241,490

2024

$4,857 (−2.8%)

$71,026 + $165,729

$236,755

2023

$4,997 (+3.9%)

$69,634 + $162,480

$232,114

2022

$4,810 (+7.1%)

$66,930 + $156,171

$223,101

2021

$4,489 (+1.2%)

$66,930 + $156,171

$223,101

2020

$4,437 (+5.6%)

$65,618 + $153,110

$218,728

2019

$4,201 (+2.1%)

$64,946 + $151,541

$216,487

2018

$4,114 (+4.6%)

$63,673 + $148,570

$212,243

2017

$3,931 (+5.3%)

$61,201 + $142,802

$204,003

2016

$3,734 (−7.3%)

$61,201 + $142,802

$204,003

2015

$4,029 (+20.9%)

$60,001 + $140,002

$200,003

2014

$3,332 (+28.4%)

$54,000 + $126,000

$180,000

2013

$2,595 (+2.8%)

$54,000 + $126,000

$180,000

2012

$2,526 (−1.5%)

$39,000 + $91,000

$130,000

2011

$2,565 (+10.8%)

$38,700 + $90,300

$129,000

2010

$2,316 (−36.3%)

$38,700 + $90,300

$129,000

2009

$3,635 (+7.8%)

$37,500 + $87,500

$125,000

2008

$3,373

$63,667 + $148,558

$212,225

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

S-13

Detached Unit Residential Regulations Zone

The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the RD Detached Unit Residential Zone Regulations. The intent of the Detached Unit Residential RD Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas primarily characterized by a mix of single-unit structures, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.

Zone overlays

Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station

Mar 17, 2020 • Final

Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)

Legalize a patio cover and an open metal accessory structure. Remove a washer, dryer, and half bathroom at the rear of the residential building.

Demolition

Remodel

Oct 29, 2015 • Final

Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)

Install roof mounted solar panels on a single-family home.

Electrical

Solar

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,036
Building Sq. Ft: 1,036
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 669 LOT 101

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,130
Legal Lot Number: 101
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1178
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,036
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,130 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Alameda County
APN: 045 532301500

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Brookfield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

Madison Park Academy 6-12

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 14-20% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Oakland, CA • 94603

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$431,000 – $521,000

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Home values near 9970 Empire Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9975 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$517,403
9963 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1096 Sq. Ft.	$624,769
9976 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1036 Sq. Ft.	$438,123
9941 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$504,531
9987 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$437,532
9954 Gibraltar Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$543,817
9932 Hesket Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$548,378

Address	Redfin Estimate
9993 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$539,161
9981 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$505,824
9969 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1406 Sq. Ft.	$515,535
9957 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$514,903
9950 Gibraltar Rd, Oakland, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$728,320
9943 Gibraltar Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$450,237
9951 Gibraltar Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$565,837

Address	Redfin Estimate
9958 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$518,346
9964 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$539,291
9951 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$598,761
9982 Empire Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1106 Sq. Ft.	$440,771
9946 Gibraltar Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$428,668
9959 Gibraltar Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 776 Sq. Ft.	$373,053
9947 Gibraltar Rd, Oakland, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$766,121

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Sale history for 9970 Empire Rd

Tax history for 9970 Empire Rd

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