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5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 Property Information

5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94609
County Alameda
Neighborhood Bushrod
Parcel ID 15-1277-19-1

Sales & Tax Overview for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 10/26/1990
Sale price $240,000
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Property tax $5,532

Lot & Building Information for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 2,916
Building class Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)
Acreage 0.11
Units 4
Year built 1943
Stories 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Urban Residential (RU-4)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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About 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609?

5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 was built in 1943 and has a total of 2,916 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $432,873, the tax amount paid for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 is $5,531.

When was 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 last sold?

5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 was last sold in 06/21/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/1990 $240,000

Title Documents for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/21/2023 Transfer Deed
10/26/1990 Deed
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $5,532
Market value $432,873

Assessment History for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, 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 $432,873 1.2779 $5,532 +3.42%
2024-2025 $424,387 1.2603 $5,349 -6.32%
2023-2024 $416,065 1.3722 $5,709 +1.64%
2022-2023 $407,908 1.3771 $5,617 +2.23%
2021-2022 $399,911 1.3741 $5,495 +1.06%

Permits for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

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01/18/2023
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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)
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.34
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.52
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.59
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.62
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.64
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.66
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.74

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.62
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.64
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.74
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.74

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Neighbors for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5659 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
531 58th St, Oakland 3,168 02/26/2021 $1,262,000
563 58th St, Oakland 1,256 01/22/2021
5707 Carberry Ave, Oakland 1,811 04/07/1998 $268,000
526 57th St, Oakland 2,378 09/22/2016
5676 Carberry Ave, Oakland 1,437 11/24/1999 $147,000
580 57th St, Oakland 2,207
5662 Carberry Ave, Oakland 1,621 03/22/2019 $1,361,000
5651 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 2,936 06/21/2023
5411 Claremont Ave, Oakland 1,507 09/15/1988 $232,000
547 58th St, Oakland 1,701 09/19/2006
5401 Claremont Ave, Oakland 2,299 03/07/2025 $805,000
5622 Carberry Ave, Oakland 1,829 11/06/2020
5495 Claremont Ave, Oakland 4,668 05/12/2015
5650 Carberry Ave, Oakland 1,431 05/03/1996 $200,000
5672 Carberry Ave, Oakland 1,288 12/15/1993 $200,000
5413 Claremont Ave, Oakland 816 05/06/2024 $740,000
5730 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 20,748
5668 Carberry Ave, Oakland 1,797 12/01/2008
520 57th St, Oakland 3,220 04/15/2022
5661 Vicente St, Oakland 1,279 12/28/2022 $850,000

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