$995,000
4959 Desmond St.
Oakland, CA 94618 · TEMESCAL
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Listing agent: Devon Sherak
Listing office: Compass
Contact: 925-282-0210
Advertising broker: NJV Realty, DRE #02446814
MLS# 41146266 · CRMLS
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About this home
Welcome to 4959 Desmond Street, a charming shingled Craftsman nestled in the heart of Oakland’s vibrant Temescal neighborhood. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic character with thoughtful modern updates,…
Facts & features
Neighborhood insights
Area
TEMESCAL
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Schools
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Price / sq ft
$939
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Walk & lifestyle
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Location
4959 Desmond St., Oakland, CA, 94618
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Property history
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Price history
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Status: Active · 1 days on market
List price
$995,000
Aug 26, 2026
No MLS list-price change is recorded on this listing yet (original and current match, or prior price fields were not provided in the feed).
Source: CRMLS via IDX · This is not an appraisal, formal opinion of value, or Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). For a formal CMA or valuation discussion, contact NJV Realty.
Schools
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District & public links
- GreatSchools school finder ↗Third-party ratings — verify boundaries
- California School Directory (CDE) ↗
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Mortgage estimate for this home
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Estimated Monthly Payment Range
$5,984 – $6,093/mo
Scenario at 6.50% with a conservative buffer. Not a loan offer or rate lock.
- Principal & Interest$5,031
- Property Tax$912
- Insurance$150
- Total Interest (life of loan)$1,015,254
Based on these assumptions
$5,984 – $6,093/mo estimated range
$995,000 home · $199,000 down (20%) · 30-yr fixed at 6.50% default rate assumption · $10,945/yr tax (~1.10% estimate) · $1,800/yr insurance · no PMI (20%+ down).
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