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279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 279 Adams Street, Oakland
Zip code 94610
County Alameda
Neighborhood Adams Point
Parcel ID 10-796-14

Sales & Tax Overview for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

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Sale date 01/10/1996
Sale price $177,000
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Current property tax $5,689

Lot & Building Information for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

Building sqft 2,220
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.11
Units 1
Year built 1924
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Mixed Housing (RM-4)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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About 279 Adams Street, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610?

279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,220 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $452,218, the tax amount paid for 279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610 is $5,778.

When was 279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold?

279 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 04/18/2022.

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Past Sales & Property History for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/10/1996 $177,000

Title Documents for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/18/2022 Trust Transfer Deed
09/03/2003 Deed
01/10/1996 Deed
01/10/1996 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,779
Current property tax $5,689
Market value $452,218

Assessment History for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $452,218 1.2779 $5,779 +3.42%
2024-2025 $443,353 1.2603 $5,588 -6.32%
2023-2024 $434,660 1.3722 $5,964 +1.64%
2022-2023 $426,140 1.3771 $5,868 +2.22%
2021-2022 $417,785 1.3741 $5,741 +1.07%

Permits for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$715,000
-6.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$542
-5.9% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.24
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.24
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.38
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.38
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 0.71

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.20
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.24
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.24
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 0.71
Oakland School for the Arts 7 Charter 6-12 779 0.85

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.50
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.51
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.63
Clickstudy International NR Private 9-12 0 0.64
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 0.71

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Neighbors for 279 Adams Street, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 279 Adams Street, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
220 Lee St, Oakland 3,428 01/19/2021
251 Adams St, Oakland 2,605 12/11/2020
191 Perkins St, Oakland 1,538 12/07/2021
294 Vernon St, Oakland 1,216 07/03/2014 $560,000
95 Hamilton Pl, Oakland 2,210 07/13/2005
66 Hamilton Pl, Oakland 2,124 09/26/2017
286 Vernon St, Oakland 1,277 02/07/2024 $1,200,000
330 Vernon St, Oakland 12/09/1997
176 Orange St, Oakland 12/10/2021
290 Vernon St, Oakland 1,186 09/19/2022
331 Adams St, Oakland 1,806 06/23/2006
96 Hamilton Pl, Oakland 2,578 01/16/2004 $620,000
2606 Harrison St, Oakland 1,658 03/10/2017 $1,050,000
262 Vernon St, Oakland 14,317 07/29/2016
2833 Harrison St, Oakland 3,292 08/27/2021
81 Hamilton Pl, Oakland 2,560 03/09/2022 $2,050,000
83 Hamilton Pl, Oakland
155 Pearl St, Oakland
59 Hamilton Pl, Oakland 2,612 11/20/2014
197 Perkins St, Oakland 1,713 06/02/2014

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