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6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 6840 Balsam Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1980

Acreage

2.54

Sale price

$238,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
6840 Balsam Way
Oakland, CA 94611
Zip code
94611
Neighborhood
Merriewood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
48G-7433-2-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/28/2016
Sale price
$238,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$9,952
Current property tax
$9,863
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,564
Stories
20
Year built
1980
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1982
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
15
Lot
Acreage
2.54
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Hillside (RH-4)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
6 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
17 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
19 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/28/2016 $238,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/01/2015 $645,000 XXXXX XXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/17/2023 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
08/17/2023 Interspousal Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/04/2020 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/28/2020 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXX
07/28/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXX
07/28/2016 Grant Deed XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/01/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
07/01/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$9,952
Current property tax
$9,863
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$778,798
Land value
$233,639
Building value
$545,159

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $763,531 1.2779 $9,757 +3.42%
2024-2025 $748,560 1.2603 $9,434 -6.32%
2023-2024 $733,887 1.3722 $10,070 +1.64%
2022-2023 $719,497 1.3771 $9,908 +2.22%
2021-2022 $705,390 1.3741 $9,693 +1.07%
2020-2021 $698,160 1.3737 $9,591 +2.36%
2019-2020 $684,473 1.3688 $9,369 +2.16%
2018-2019 $671,057 1.3666 $9,171 +3.36%
2017-2018 $657,900 1.3486 $8,872 +1.83%
2016-2017 $645,000 1.3508 $8,713 +47.90%
Permits

Permit information for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/22/2026

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Oakland residential market stats

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Median sale price

$700,000

Median price/sq. ft.

$527

-3.3% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.70
Thornhill Elementary School 7 Public K-5 383 0.96
Kaiser Early Childhood Center NR Public K 68 1.12
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 1.20
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
Aurora School NR Private K-5 103 1.26
Montclair Elementary School 7 Public K-5 534 1.27
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.33
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.39
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 1.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.70
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 1.20
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.33
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.39
Montera Middle School 5 Public 6-8 642 2.14
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 65 2.14
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 2.15
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 2.20
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 2.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.70
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.28
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.53
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 2.14
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 2.15
Millennium High Alternative School 8 Public 9-12 61 2.22
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 2.22
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 2.25
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 2.64

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Neighbors for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

6109 Fairlane Dr, Oakland 3241 Dwight Way, Berkeley 1 Emery Ln, Oakland 6000 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Oakland 6525 Swainland Rd, Oakland 5701 Skyline Blvd, Oakland 822 27th St, Oakland 6832 Balsam Way, Oakland 7200 Saroni Dr, Oakland 21 Emery Ln, Oakland 734 34th St, Oakland 15 Emery Ln, Oakland 2080 Manzanita Dr, Oakland 7 Emery Ln, Oakland 2 Emery Ln, Oakland 1749 Broadway Ave, Oakland 732 34th St, Oakland 11076 Broadway Ter, Oakland 7196 Saroni Dr, Oakland 1724 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1980.

What is the total square footage of 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 1,564 square feet.

When was 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the sale price?

6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold on 07/28/2016 for $238,000.

What is the assessed value of 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $763,531.

What are the property taxes for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 6840 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 total $9,757.

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