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524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 524 Forest St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1916

Acreage

1.03

Sale price

$465,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
524 Forest St
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1269-35

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/02/2008
Sale price
$465,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$11,439
Current property tax
$11,349
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,678
Stories
10
Year built
1916
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
15
Lot
Acreage
1.03
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-1)
Units
1

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 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/02/2008 $465,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX
07/15/2008 $598,000 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/10/2006 $790,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/10/2024 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/10/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/16/2020 Deed of trust XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/16/2020 Interspousal Grant Deed XXXXX XXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXX
09/02/2008 Deed XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/15/2008 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/10/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X
06/27/2002 Deed XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X
01/02/2001 Deed XXXXX, XXX X XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 524 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$11,439
Current property tax
$11,349
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$895,102
Land value
$268,530
Building value
$626,572

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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 $877,553 1.2779 $11,214 +3.42%
2024-2025 $860,352 1.2603 $10,843 -6.32%
2023-2024 $843,487 1.3722 $11,574 +1.64%
2022-2023 $826,951 1.3771 $11,388 +2.23%
2021-2022 $810,738 1.3741 $11,140 +1.06%
2020-2021 $802,428 1.3737 $11,023 +2.36%
2019-2020 $786,701 1.3688 $10,768 +2.16%
2018-2019 $771,281 1.3666 $10,540 +3.36%
2017-2018 $756,164 1.3486 $10,198 +1.83%
2016-2017 $741,340 1.3508 $10,014 +0.44%
Permits

Permit information for 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/23/2024
11/18/2024
10/30/2024
10/12/2023
07/11/2023

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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)
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.36
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.45
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.45
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.50
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.73
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.76
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.83
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.84
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.92
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.25
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.29
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.45
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.76
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.92
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.04
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 1.09
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.11
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.28
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.29
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.76
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.83
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.86
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.93
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.04
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.11
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.11
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.20
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.31

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Neighbors for 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA

5848 Chabot Rd, Oakland 5855 Chabot Rd, Oakland 5641 Oak Grove Ave, Oakland 5655 Oak Grove Ave, Oakland 6028 Claremont Ave, Oakland 484 Pedestrian Way, Oakland 5864 Chabot Rd, Oakland 5638 College Ave, Oakland 6012 Claremont Ave, Oakland 6006 Claremont Ave, Oakland 6015 Harwood Ave, Oakland 5649 Oak Grove Ave, Oakland 5762 Claremont Ave, Oakland 5727 College Ave, Oakland 5734 Claremont Ave, Oakland 510 Forest St, Oakland 5951 College Ave, Oakland 5748 Claremont Ave, Oakland 6016 Claremont Ave, Oakland 5625 Oak Grove Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 524 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 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1916.

What is the total square footage of 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 1,678 square feet.

When was 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the sale price?

524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold on 09/02/2008 for $465,000.

What is the assessed value of 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $895,102.

What are the property taxes for 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 524 Forest Street, Oakland, CA 94618 total $11,438.

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