| Primary address | 539 42nd Street, Oakland |
| Alternate address(es) | 537 42nd St |
| Zip code | 94609 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Temescal |
| Parcel ID | 12-1013-51-2 |
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| Sale date | 03/31/2020 |
| Sale price | $300,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,995 |
| Building sqft | 1,648 |
| Total sqft | 1,648 |
| Building class | Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes (2100) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Urban Residential (RU-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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539 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,648 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 539 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $789,113, the tax amount paid for 539 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 is $10,084.
When was 539 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 last sold and what was the last sale price?539 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was last sold in 03/31/2020 for $300,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 539 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $10,084 |
| Current property tax | $9,995 |
| Market value | $789,113 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 539 42nd Street, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $789,113 | 1.2779 | $10,084 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $773,644 | 1.2603 | $9,750 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $758,477 | 1.3722 | $10,408 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $743,607 | 1.3771 | $10,240 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $729,030 | 1.3741 | $10,018 | +17.98% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 539 42nd Street, Oakland to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin De Porres | NR | Private | K-8 | 187 | 0.24 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.44 |
| Emerson Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 334 | 0.48 |
| North Oakland Community Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-5 | 119 | 0.63 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.09 |
| St. Martin De Porres | NR | Private | K-8 | 187 | 0.24 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.44 |
| Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy | 4 | Charter | 6-12 | 456 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.09 |
| Oakland International High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 313 | 0.30 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy | 4 | Charter | 6-12 | 456 | 0.46 |
| Oakland Technical High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,796 | 0.60 |
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Here are the neighbors for 539 42nd Street, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425 42nd St, Oakland | 1,460 | 08/22/2014 | |
| 496 41st St, Oakland | 3,054 | 03/14/2023 | |
| 359 41st St, Oakland | 3,539 | 06/03/2013 | |
| 490 41st St, Oakland | 4,968 | 01/25/2013 | |
| 455 41st St, Oakland | 3,380 | 08/09/2022 | $1,240,000 |
| 4173 Webster St, Oakland | 557 | 05/28/2008 | |
| 686 41st St, Oakland | 1,071 | 10/09/2025 | $840,000 |
| 756 41st St, Oakland | 1,180 | 09/11/2023 | |
| 482 Rich St, Oakland | 2,540 | 11/19/1999 | $345,000 |
| 4137 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland | 3,524 | 07/07/2020 | |
| 510 41st St, Oakland | 2,686 | 07/10/2014 | |
| 523 41st St, Oakland | 2,399 | 08/17/2017 | $447,000 |
| 554 40th St, Oakland | 1,116 | 03/01/2024 | |
| 660 41st St, Oakland | 831 | 12/24/2024 | $539,000 |
| 766 41st St, Oakland | |||
| 445 42nd St, Oakland | 960 | 05/02/2024 | |
| 4154 Webster St, Oakland | 1,347 | 03/15/1990 | $224,000 |
| 528 41st St, Oakland | 3,052 | 09/10/2024 | |
| 519 41st St, Oakland | 3,962 | 11/10/2005 | $830,000 |
| 494 41st St, Oakland | 3,200 | 07/25/2022 |