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688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Spruce Street, Oakland
Zip code 94610
County Alameda
Neighborhood Cleveland Heights
Parcel ID 23-465-12

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

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Current property tax $3,343

Lot & Building Information for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

Building sqft 1,677
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.08
Units 1
Year built 1949
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
82 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
55 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
56 /100. Bikeable

Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-1)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

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About 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610?

688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,677 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $268,635, the tax amount paid for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610 is $3,432.

When was 688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold?

688 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 05/05/2026.

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

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Title Documents for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/05/2026 Quitclaim Deed
07/12/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,433
Current property tax $3,343
Market value $268,635

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Assessment History for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Spruce Street, 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 $268,635 1.2779 $3,433 +3.42%
2024-2025 $263,368 1.2603 $3,319 -6.32%
2023-2024 $258,204 1.3722 $3,543 +1.64%
2022-2023 $253,142 1.3771 $3,486 +2.23%
2021-2022 $248,179 1.3741 $3,410 +1.06%
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Permits for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$700,000
0% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$527
-3.3% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$955,000
-6.4% 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 (miles)
Cleveland Elementary School 6 Public K-5 371 0.28
Bella Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 407 0.43
Crocker Highlands Elementary School 8 Public K-5 422 0.74
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.89
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.89
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 0.61
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 1.06
St. Anthony School NR Private K-8 186 1.13
Roosevelt Middle School 4 Public 6-8 593 1.13
Redwood Day School NR Private K-8 354 1.14
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.14
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.20
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.51
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.61
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 1.06
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Neighbors for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 688 Spruce Street, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
722 Cleveland St, Oakland 1,773 01/22/2025 $1,300,000
811 Prospect Ave, Oakland 1,698 11/23/2022
571 Spruce St, Oakland 3,756 03/09/2022
728 Cleveland St, Oakland 3,317 09/26/1997
716 Cleveland St, Oakland 2,583 04/26/2023 $1,650,000
583 Montclair Ave, Oakland 2,316 11/05/2021
734 Cleveland St, Oakland 2,171
562 Athol Ave, Oakland 1,191 03/21/2017 $915,000
583 Spruce St, Oakland 2,831
575 Spruce St, Oakland 1,108 02/09/2023 $880,000
675 Capell St, Oakland 3,109 02/02/2004
818 McKinley Ave, Oakland 1,318 01/12/2022 $1,371,000
857 McKinley Ave, Oakland 1,682
566 Athol Ave, Oakland 1,875 08/31/2020 $1,225,000
586 Montclair Ave, Oakland 2,443 08/04/2006 $735,000
698 Spruce St, Oakland 3,790 05/06/2004 $700,000
845 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 8,532 04/26/2022 $2,700,000
616 Capell St, Oakland 1,145 03/25/2025 $1,270,000
628 Capell St, Oakland 1,450
806 McKinley Ave, Oakland 1,890 03/29/2000
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