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5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland
Zip code 94618
County Alameda
Neighborhood Rockridge
Parcel ID 14-1239-7

Sales & Tax Overview for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

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Sale date 12/31/2018
Sale price $1,780,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $25,284

Lot & Building Information for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

Building sqft 2,994
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.1
Units 1
Year built 1914
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Mixed Housing (RM-1)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

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About 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1914 and has a total of 2,994 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,985,590, the tax amount paid for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 is $25,373.

When was 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5247 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 12/31/2018 for $1,780,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/31/2018 $1,780,000
12/31/2002 $900,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/31/2018 Deed of Trust 01/01/2049
12/31/2018 Grant Deed
09/23/2016 Grant Deed
09/22/2016 Deed of Trust 10/01/2046
09/22/2016 Grant Deed
05/19/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
05/19/2016 Grant Deed
04/10/2013 Grant Deed
04/09/2013 Deed of Trust 04/05/2043
04/09/2013 Deed of Trust 05/01/2043
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Property Taxes for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $25,374
Current property tax $25,284
Market value $1,985,590

Assessment History for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5247 Desmond 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 $1,985,590 1.2779 $25,374 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,946,660 1.2603 $24,534 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,908,497 1.3722 $26,188 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,871,082 1.3771 $25,767 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,834,396 1.3741 $25,206 +1.06%

Permits for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
10/20/2025
05/16/2025
02/01/2025
09/06/2024
09/04/2024
08/18/2016
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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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Risk

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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 0.36
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.48
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.57
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.57
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.57

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.48
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.57
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.57
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.58
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.58

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.36
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.54
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.57
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.72
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.74

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Neighbors for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5247 Desmond Street, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5222 Coronado Ave, Oakland 1,775 11/24/2009 $660,000
5248 Desmond St, Oakland 1,930 10/30/2024 $1,698,000
5220 Desmond St, Oakland 1,441 08/12/2022 $1,765,000
5116 Manila Ave, Oakland 1,316 07/27/2021
327 Glendale Ave, Oakland 1,458 09/29/2008
5231 Coronado Ave, Oakland 1,972 07/26/2022 $1,775,000
5133 Coronado Ave, Oakland 2,213 11/16/2021
5211 Desmond St, Oakland 1,452 06/16/2014
376 Cavour St, Oakland 1,216 12/10/2024 $1,475,000
5112 Manila Ave, Oakland 1,970 04/19/2024
5128 Manila Ave, Oakland 2,144 12/17/2007
348 51st St, Oakland 1,152 11/19/2008
5242 Desmond St, Oakland 1,323 08/04/1998 $330,000
5200 Coronado Ave, Oakland 1,454 03/20/2014
5227 James Ave, Oakland 1,294 11/06/2001
5208 Desmond St, Oakland 1,296 03/08/2021 $1,345,000
5251 Desmond St, Oakland 2,435 06/24/2005 $869,000
5223 Coronado Ave, Oakland 1,287 01/11/2023 $1,340,000
379 Cavour St, Oakland 2,107 11/14/2017
336 Glendale Ave, Oakland 1,474

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