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5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94618
County Alameda
Neighborhood Rockridge
Parcel ID 14-1231-5

Sales & Tax Overview for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

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Property tax $11,501

Lot & Building Information for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 1,072
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.08
Units 1
Year built 1924
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Mixed Housing (RM-1)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

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About 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,072 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $900,000, the tax amount paid for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is $11,501.

When was 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold?

5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 08/15/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

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Title Documents for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/15/2025 Quitclaim Deed
01/29/2025 Affidavit of death
03/22/2013 Quitclaim Deed
03/22/2013 Affidavit of Death
               
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Property Taxes for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $11,501
Market value $900,000

Assessment History for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5261 Shafter Avenue, 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 $900,000 1.2779 $11,501 +353.92%
2024-2025 $201,040 1.2603 $2,534 -6.32%
2023-2024 $197,099 1.3722 $2,705 +1.64%
2022-2023 $193,234 1.3771 $2,661 +2.23%
2021-2022 $189,446 1.3741 $2,603 +1.06%

Permits for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/27/2020
       
       
       
       
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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$685,500
-8.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$517
-8.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% 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)
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.34
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.43
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.53
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.69
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.72

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.43
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.53
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.53
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.65
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.68

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.43
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.46
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.48
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.65
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.68

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Neighbors for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5261 Shafter Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
648 55th St, Oakland 1,954 02/17/2021
656 55th St, Oakland 1,359 07/31/2008
5275 Redondo Ave, Oakland 650 04/03/1998 $93,000
5230 Miles Ave, Oakland 1,209 06/12/2023 $1,100,000
5518 Dover St, Oakland 1,232 03/15/2023
5255 Claremont Ave, Oakland 1,710 07/17/2018
5611 Dover St, Oakland 2,322 02/01/2021
5160 Claremont Ave, Oakland 24,260 06/12/2015
5218 Miles Ave, Oakland 1,432 06/19/2007 $5,000
5239 Locksley Ave, Oakland 1,054 03/31/2026
680 55th St, Oakland
460 Cavour St, Oakland 2,160
5255 Locksley Ave, Oakland 2,814 04/22/1999 $533,500
461 Clifton St, Oakland 3,680 03/21/2025
485 Clifton St, Oakland 1,586 03/06/2003
5224 Miles Ave, Oakland 1,295 12/19/2019
614 55th St, Oakland 1,217 06/24/2021 $1,275,000
618 55th St, Oakland 1,184 06/30/2023
685 53rd St, Oakland 1,626 08/31/1999 $241,000
479 Clifton St, Oakland 1,040 02/06/2017 $900,000

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