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525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 525 Forest St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1912

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$1,000,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
525 Forest St
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1258-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/21/2013
Sale price
$1,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$15,736
Current property tax
$15,646
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,188
Stories
2
Year built
1912
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
2

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/2013 $1,000,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XX
06/23/2006 $940,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X X & X XXXXX
07/15/2004 $752,000 XXXXXX, XX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/26/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/15/2021 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
02/11/2021 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
06/29/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XX XXXX
04/14/2016 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX
04/14/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XX XXXX
10/08/2015 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
11/12/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXX
06/21/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/21/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XX XXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$15,736
Current property tax
$15,646
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,231,380
Land value
$369,414
Building value
$861,966

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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 $1,231,380 1.2779 $15,736 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,207,240 1.2603 $15,215 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,183,570 1.3722 $16,241 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,160,370 1.3771 $15,979 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,137,620 1.3741 $15,632 +1.06%
2020-2021 $1,125,960 1.3737 $15,467 +2.36%
2019-2020 $1,103,890 1.3688 $15,110 +2.16%
2018-2019 $1,082,250 1.3666 $14,790 +3.36%
2017-2018 $1,061,030 1.3486 $14,309 +1.83%
2016-2017 $1,040,230 1.3508 $14,051 +0.44%
Permits

Permit information for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/25/2025
03/18/2025
08/25/2020

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.38
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.47
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.47
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.49
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.70
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.73
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.83
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.85
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.89
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 1.00
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.27
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.32
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.47
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.89
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.00
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.09
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 1.12
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.29
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.32
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.80
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.83
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.95
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.00
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.09
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.09
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 1.23
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.32

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Neighbors for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

503 Forest St, Oakland 468 Hudson St, Oakland 5374 Miles Ave, Oakland 519 Forest St, Oakland 5317 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5442 Claremont Ave, Oakland 494 Clifton St, Oakland 492 Clifton St, Oakland 515 Forest St, Oakland 5414 Miles Ave, Oakland 5362 Miles Ave, Oakland 5383 Miles Ave, Oakland 5339 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5369 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5412 Claremont Ave, Oakland 5329 Locksley Ave, Oakland 471 Hardy St, Oakland 5445 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5375 Miles Ave, Oakland 497 Forest St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, 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 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1912.

What is the total square footage of 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 2,188 square feet.

When was 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the sale price?

525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold on 06/21/2013 for $1,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $1,231,380.

What are the property taxes for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 525 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 total $15,735.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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