| Primary address | 5251 Desmond Street, Oakland |
| Alternate address(es) | 5253 Desmond St |
| Zip code | 94618 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Rockridge |
| Parcel ID | 14-1239-6 |
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| Sale date | 06/24/2005 |
| Sale price | $869,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $15,999 |
| Building sqft | 2,435 |
| Total sqft | 2,435 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1913 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Zoning district | Mixed Housing (RM-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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5251 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1913 and has a total of 2,435 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5251 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,258,998, the tax amount paid for 5251 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 is $16,088.
When was 5251 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the last sale price?5251 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 06/24/2005 for $869,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5251 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $16,089 |
| Current property tax | $15,999 |
| Market value | $1,258,998 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5251 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 | $1,258,998 | 1.2779 | $16,089 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,234,320 | 1.2603 | $15,556 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,210,120 | 1.3722 | $16,605 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,186,399 | 1.3771 | $16,338 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,163,139 | 1.3741 | $15,983 | +1.07% |
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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 5251 Desmond 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 334 | 0.37 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.49 |
| 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 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.49 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.57 |
| Claremont Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 487 | 0.57 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.58 |
| Pacific Boychoir Academy | NR | Private | 3-8 | 27 | 0.58 |
| 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 | 0.58 |
| West Wind Academy | NR | Private | 4-12 | 20 | 0.72 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.74 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5251 Desmond Street, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5333 Broadway, Oakland | 1,839 | 10/10/2018 | |
| 5248 Desmond St, Oakland | 1,930 | 10/30/2024 | $1,698,000 |
| 5222 Coronado Ave, Oakland | 1,775 | 11/24/2009 | $660,000 |
| 5250 Desmond St, Oakland | 1,656 | 07/14/2020 | |
| 5116 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,316 | 07/27/2021 | |
| 324 51st St, Oakland | 3,596 | 06/30/2021 | |
| 5240 James Ave, Oakland | 1,411 | ||
| 5355 Broadway, Oakland | 2,094 | 03/15/2013 | $910,000 |
| 344 Glendale Ave, Oakland | 1,519 | 02/16/2022 | |
| 5211 Desmond St, Oakland | 1,452 | 06/16/2014 | |
| 332 Glendale Ave, Oakland | 1,134 | 04/28/2003 | |
| 5128 Manila Ave, Oakland | 2,144 | 12/17/2007 | |
| 5112 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,970 | 04/19/2024 | |
| 5200 Coronado Ave, Oakland | 1,454 | 03/20/2014 | |
| 5242 Desmond St, Oakland | 1,323 | 08/04/1998 | $330,000 |
| 5230 Desmond St, Oakland | 1,379 | 09/15/1998 | $267,000 |
| 5208 Desmond St, Oakland | 1,296 | 03/08/2021 | $1,345,000 |
| 336 Glendale Ave, Oakland | 1,474 | ||
| 5230 Coronado Ave, Oakland | 3,928 | 04/28/2021 | $2,083,000 |
| 5247 Desmond St, Oakland | 2,994 | 12/31/2018 | $1,780,000 |