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5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 5260 James Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1919

Acreage

0.76

Sale price

$725,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5260 James Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1236-67

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/03/2009
Sale price
$725,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$12,277
Current property tax
$12,188
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,116
Stories
10
Year built
1919
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
15
Lot
Acreage
0.76
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/03/2009 $725,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
06/14/2004 $649,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
02/07/2000 $361,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/28/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX
10/24/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XX
09/03/2009 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX
06/14/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
02/07/2000 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
02/07/2000 Deed XXXXXXX, XXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5260 James Avenue, 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
Base tax
$12,277
Current property tax
$12,188
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$960,742
Land value
$286,347
Building value
$674,395

Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $941,907 1.2779 $12,037 +3.42%
2024-2025 $923,445 1.2603 $11,638 -6.32%
2023-2024 $905,339 1.3722 $12,423 +1.64%
2022-2023 $887,592 1.3771 $12,223 +2.22%
2021-2022 $870,195 1.3741 $11,957 +1.06%
2020-2021 $861,278 1.3737 $11,831 +19.63%
2019-2020 $844,391 1.1713 $9,890 -12.58%
2018-2019 $827,840 1.3666 $11,313 +3.36%
2017-2018 $811,611 1.3486 $10,945 +3.80%
2016-2017 $795,702 1.3252 $10,545 -1.46%

Permit information for 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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)
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.33
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.48
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.51
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.61
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.61
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.62
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.70
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.84
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.85
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.48
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.51
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.55
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.61
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.62
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.66
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.12
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.16
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.38
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.49
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.51
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.70
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.71
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.77
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.07
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.12
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.12
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.22

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1919.

What is the total square footage of 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 1,116 square feet.

When was 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the sale price?

5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold on 09/03/2009 for $725,000.

What is the assessed value of 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $941,907.

What are the property taxes for 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 5260 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 total $12,036.

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