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255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 Property Information

255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94606
County Alameda
Neighborhood Cleveland Heights
Parcel ID 21-226-4-2

Sales & Tax Overview for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 01/07/2003
Sale price $647,500
Arm's length
Property tax $14,431

Lot & Building Information for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 3,904
Building class Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)
Acreage 0.09
Rooms 17
Units 6
Year built 1897
Stories 2
Construction type Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Parking
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School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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About 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606?

255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 was built in 1897 and has a total of 3,904 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,129,242, the tax amount paid for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 is $14,430.

When was 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 last sold?

255 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 was last sold in 09/14/2012.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/07/2003 $647,500
07/12/2000 $442,500
09/05/1997 $89,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/09/2018 Ucc Fin STMT(3&+PGS)
08/08/2018 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
09/14/2012 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
09/14/2012 Grant Deed
09/14/2012 Declaration Trust
11/18/2005 Deed
11/15/2005 Deed
01/07/2003 Deed
05/03/2002 Deed
10/26/2001 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $14,431
Market value $1,129,242

Assessment History for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,129,242 1.2779 $14,431 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,107,102 1.2603 $13,953 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,085,401 1.3722 $14,894 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,064,122 1.3771 $14,654 +2.23%
2021-2022 $1,043,263 1.3741 $14,335 +0.93%

Permits for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/03/2024
06/05/2024
       
       
       
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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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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 39,966
Median age 37.9
Average household income $107,291
Family households 49.2%
Occupied housing units 16,337
Owner occupied units 20.2%
Average number of people per household 2.42
Median year structure built 1954
Median value for units with a mortgage $824,700
Median value for units without a mortgage $768,400

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 255 Lester Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1800 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 13,233 05/12/2015 $4,800,000
733 E 18th St, Oakland 972 05/11/2021 $810,000
1825 Park Blvd, Oakland 9,765 10/20/2021
1738 3rd Ave, Oakland 14,000 06/22/2001
1704 3rd Ave, Oakland 2,868 02/19/2019
1751 6th Ave, Oakland 2,644 10/01/2012
261 Lester Ave, Oakland 3,738 03/06/2013 $751,500
230 Wayne Ave, Oakland 27,962 06/20/2018 $10,000,000
115 Athol Ave, Oakland 5,131 01/26/2000 $580,000
328 E 17th St, Oakland 1,792 07/23/2021
1732 6th Ave, Oakland 8,732 09/16/2014 $1,623,000
718 E 17th St, Oakland 2,250 11/15/2024 $850,000
267 Lester Ave, Oakland 23,863 06/19/2013
268 Hanover Ave, Oakland 2,394 12/10/2024
641 E 18th St, Oakland 946 02/28/2020 $751,000
200 E 18th St, Oakland 28,643 11/19/2019 $10,000,000
118 Athol Ave, Oakland 9,442 03/26/2024
705 E 18th St, Oakland 3,046 05/30/2024 $1,100,000
279 Lester Ave, Oakland 3,481 12/22/1994
220 Athol Ave, Oakland 24,520 06/29/2021

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