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685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 - Property report

Also known as: 685 40th St

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$375,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
685 40th St
Oakland, CA 94609
Zip code
94609
Neighborhood
Longfellow
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
12-962-31

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/06/2000
Sale price
$375,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,220
Current property tax
$7,042
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,357
Stories
2
Year built
1948
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-4)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/06/2000 $375,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/04/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
05/09/2013 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/06/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX
05/19/2000 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
06/18/1996 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,220
Current property tax
$7,042
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$565,023
Land value
$169,507
Building value
$395,516

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $565,023 1.2779 $7,220 +3.42%
2024-2025 $553,945 1.2603 $6,981 -6.32%
2023-2024 $543,085 1.3722 $7,452 +1.64%
2022-2023 $532,440 1.3771 $7,332 +2.22%
2021-2022 $522,000 1.3741 $7,173 +1.07%
2020-2021 $516,648 1.3737 $7,097 +2.36%
2019-2020 $506,520 1.3688 $6,933 +2.16%
2018-2019 $496,590 1.3666 $6,786 +3.36%
2017-2018 $486,854 1.3486 $6,566 +19.42%
2016-2017 $477,310 1.1519 $5,498 -14.35%
Permits

Permit information for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits 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

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)
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.07
North Oakland Community Charter School 3 Charter K-5 119 0.45
Hoover Elementary School 3 Public K-5 262 0.53
East Bay German International School NR Private K-8 0 0.54
East Bay German International School NR Private PK-8 118 0.54
East Bay German International School NR Private PK-8 118 0.54
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.54
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.64
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.72
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.82
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.07
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.23
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.33
East Bay German International School NR Private K-8 0 0.54
East Bay German International School NR Private PK-8 118 0.54
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.54
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.64
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.82
Oakland Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.23
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.33
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.54
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.54
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.64
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.64
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.84
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 0.84
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.86
Elijah's University for Self-Development School NR Private K-10 0 0.87

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Neighbors for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA

706 Apgar St, Oakland 716 Apgar St, Oakland 3725 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 693 39th St, Oakland 544 37th St, Oakland 776 37th St, Oakland 700 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 700 Apgar St, Oakland 3700 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 712 39th St, Oakland 715 40th St, Oakland 716 39th St, Oakland 3717 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 670 Apgar St, Oakland 538 37th St, Oakland 732 Apgar St, Oakland 675 40th St, Oakland 3715 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 671 Apgar St, Oakland 729 Apgar St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

The development at 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 has a total of 2,357 square feet.

When was 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was last sold on 10/06/2000 for $375,000.

What is the assessed value of 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 is currently assessed at $565,023.

What are the property taxes for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

The property taxes for 685 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 total $7,220.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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