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285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 - Property report

Also known as: 285 Lester Ave

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Property type

3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$1,000,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
285 Lester Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
Zip code
94606
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
21-226-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/07/2016
Sale price
$1,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$15,126
Current property tax
$15,036
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,295
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
13
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Urban Residential (RU-3)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/07/2016 $1,000,000 XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X XXX
12/21/1999 $375,000 XXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/03/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
04/10/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
04/10/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
06/07/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX
06/07/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXXXX X
12/21/1999 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 285 Lester Avenue, 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
$15,126
Current property tax
$15,036
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,183,651
Land value
$355,095
Building value
$828,556

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,183,651 1.2779 $15,126 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,160,443 1.2603 $14,625 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,137,695 1.3722 $15,611 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,115,387 1.3771 $15,360 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,093,520 1.3741 $15,026 +1.06%
2020-2021 $1,082,311 1.3737 $14,868 +19.63%
2019-2020 $1,061,093 1.1713 $12,429 -12.58%
2018-2019 $1,040,295 1.3666 $14,217 +3.36%
2017-2018 $1,019,897 1.3486 $13,754 +113.18%
2016-2017 $486,870 1.3252 $6,452 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/26/2024
12/03/2018
01/29/2018
09/11/2017

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Elementary School 6 Public K-5 371 0.47
La Escuelita Elementary School 4 Public K-5 272 0.50
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.55
Franklin Elementary School 5 Public K-5 496 0.63
American Indian Public Charter School Ii 9 Charter K-8 625 0.75
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.77
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.77
Bella Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 407 0.82
Lincoln Elementary School 9 Public K-5 705 0.85
St. Anthony School NR Private K-8 186 0.93
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.55
American Indian Public Charter School Ii 9 Charter K-8 625 0.75
AIMS College Prep Middle 8 Charter 6-8 225 0.75
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.77
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.77
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 0.91
St. Anthony School NR Private K-8 186 0.93
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 1.01
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 1.09
Oakland School for the Arts 7 Charter 6-12 779 1.11
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.43
Dewey Academy 3 Public 9-12 104 0.48
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.55
Metwest High School 3 Public 9-12 259 0.55
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.69
Gateway To College at Laney College School 4 Public 9-12 76 0.70
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.83
Clickstudy International NR Private 9-12 0 0.85
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.85
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 0.91

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Neighbors for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA

357 Lester Ave, Oakland 323 Lester Ave, Oakland 1800 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 185 Athol Ave, Oakland 1825 Park Blvd, Oakland 347 E 18th St, Oakland 1824 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 339 Lester Ave, Oakland 346 Hanover Ave, Oakland 115 Athol Ave, Oakland 230 Wayne Ave, Oakland 233 Acton Pl, Oakland 353 Lester Ave, Oakland 329 Lester Ave, Oakland 319 Lester Ave, Oakland 360 Hanover Ave, Oakland 118 Athol Ave, Oakland 200 E 18th St, Oakland 251 Acton Pl, Oakland 220 Athol Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA

94502, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606?

The development at 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606?

285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 has a total of 2,295 square feet.

When was 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 last sold and what was the sale price?

285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 was last sold on 06/07/2016 for $1,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606?

285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 is currently assessed at $1,183,651.

What are the property taxes for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606?

The property taxes for 285 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 total $15,125.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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