For Sale · Emeryville, CA
4020 West Street
Emeryville, CA 94608 · Longfellow District
For Sale · Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA 94608 · Longfellow District
About this home
Built in 1908 and thoughtfully updated in recent years, 4020 West Street has been opened up in all the right places — removing the cramped layout typical of the period while keeping everything that made it special. At 2,200 square feet, it keeps its character but lives much more like something modern.
A high-contrast white and charcoal palette gives the entire home a clean, consistent identity. Original coved ceilings and generous bay windows ensure natural light reaches the center of the house. And the bones underneath — solar-powered, energy-efficient, sewer-compliant — mean move-in ready isn't just marketing language.
Upstairs, a separate-entry suite already plumbed for a kitchen creates a genuine option most homes in this neighborhood simply don't have. Use it as a rental, a long-term guest space, or a private primary retreat. The flexibility is built in.
The Kitchen
The kind of kitchen people naturally gather in.
Recently remodeled and anchored by a generous center island, the kitchen is wrapped in dark quartz countertops and white shaker cabinetry. The black penny-tile backsplash adds a design edge, while the stainless steel appliances — including a gas range with hood vent — are the right tools for the right space. Large hexagonal tile floors and a window over the sink complete the picture. It's positioned as the functional hub of the main floor.
The Living Room
The bay windows do the heavy lifting — and they deliver.
The front living room is bright, generous, and easy — coved ceilings overhead, hardwood floors underfoot, a sputnik gold fixture catching the light. It flows directly into the dining room, where the branching gold chandelier sits above a space big enough for a proper table and then some. This is the classic layout of a well-proportioned Craftsman, made current.
The Great Room
The charcoal brick fireplace anchors the whole room. It earns its wall.
The heart of the home feels more like a modern loft than a 1900s Craftsman. Floor-to-ceiling charcoal-painted brick fireplace, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a wall of sliding glass that opens the room to the backyard. It's a massive, flexible area with its own dining nook — the room that changes how you see the rest of the house.
The Opportunity
Separate entrance. Already plumbed for a kitchen. The math works.
The upstairs is this home's biggest advantage. Configured as a private suite with its own entrance off the side of the house, the upper level includes a bedroom, a home office or second bedroom, a skylight hallway, and a beautifully finished marble-tile bath. It's already plumbed for a kitchen. Whether that means rental income, a long-term guest, or a fully private primary retreat — the option is yours. Buyer to verify.
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Market Context
Inventory is low and competition is high. Homes in this neighborhood typically sell for about 13% above list price, and many go pending within 20 days. Multiple offers — some with waived contingencies — are common. If this home feels right, it's worth moving on it.
The Neighborhood
This is a neighborhood where you can actually leave the car in the driveway. Minutes from Bakesale Betty's, Cholita Linda, and the Bay Street Shopping District. BART is close, I-580 and I-80 are accessible. The kind of walkability score that changes your daily life.
Assigned Schools
Oakland Unified School District. Ratings provided by GreatSchools.
Come See It
Photos tell part of the story. The rest you have to feel for yourself — the light, the space, the way the rooms connect. Come by.
Can't make an open house? Private tours are available any time. Just reach out to Max.
Max has deep roots in the East Bay and a genuine love for the neighborhoods he works in. He knows this home inside and out — and he's happy to answer any question, big or small, before you ever set foot through the door.
DRE #02139786 · Streamline Real Estate Inc.
Get in Touch
Have a question? Want to see the home in person? Max typically responds within a few hours.
Or call/text directly: (650) 740-9271