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688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 - Property report

Also known as: 688 56th St

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Property type

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

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.63

Sale price

$483,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
688 56th St
Oakland, CA 94609
Zip code
94609
Neighborhood
Bushrod
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1211-20

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/09/2012
Sale price
$483,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,752
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,936
Stories
20
Year built
1915
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
0.63
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
60 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/09/2012 $483,000 XXX XXXXX XXX; XXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/07/2001 $21,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/21/2024 Interspousal Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/05/2021 Deed of trust XXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
08/26/2016 Deed of Trust XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/16/2013 Reconveyance XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
11/09/2012 Deed of Trust XXX XXXXX XXX XXXX
11/09/2012 Grant Deed XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
03/07/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X
09/06/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXX
12/10/2001 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX
02/07/2001 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 688 56th Street, 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
Property tax
$7,752
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$606,647
Land value
$181,994
Building value
$424,653

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $594,755 1.2779 $7,600 +3.42%
2024-2025 $583,096 1.2603 $7,349 -6.32%
2023-2024 $571,664 1.3722 $7,844 +1.64%
2022-2023 $560,458 1.3771 $7,718 +2.23%
2021-2022 $549,470 1.3741 $7,550 +1.06%
2020-2021 $543,838 1.3737 $7,471 +2.36%
2019-2020 $533,178 1.3688 $7,298 +2.16%
2018-2019 $522,726 1.3666 $7,144 +3.36%
2017-2018 $512,477 1.3486 $6,911 +1.83%
2016-2017 $502,430 1.3508 $6,787 +0.44%
Permits

Permit information for 688 56th 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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.42
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.45
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.48
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.48
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.68
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.74
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.74
North Oakland Community Charter School 3 Charter K-5 119 0.75
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.85
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.45
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.48
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.71
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.74
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.85
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.87
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.88
East Bay German International School NR Private K-8 0 0.88
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.91
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 1.00
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.45
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.45
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.48
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.63
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.71
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.88
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.91
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.92
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 0.94
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.16

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Neighbors for 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA

750 55th St, Oakland 739 55th St, Oakland 724 56th St, Oakland 626 56th St, Oakland 712 56th St, Oakland 618 56th St, Oakland 5500 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 771 56th St, Oakland 751 Aileen St, Oakland 752 55th St, Oakland 610 55th St, Oakland 630 56th St, Oakland 731 55th St, Oakland 604 56th St, Oakland 5618 Dover St, Oakland 725 55th St, Oakland 658 56th St, Oakland 729 55th St, Oakland 672 56th St, Oakland 715 Aileen St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA

94501, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

The development at 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 has a total of 1,936 square feet.

When was 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 last sold and what was the sale price?

688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was last sold on 11/09/2012 for $483,000.

What is the assessed value of 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 is currently assessed at $594,755.

What are the property taxes for 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

The property taxes for 688 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 total $7,600.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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