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1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland
Alternate address(es) 1263 Excelsior Ave
Zip code 94610
County Alameda
Neighborhood Glenview
Parcel ID 23-480-2

Sales & Tax Overview for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 04/17/1998
Sale price $306,000
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Property tax $6,244

Lot & Building Information for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 2,955
Building class 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)
Acreage 0.09
Units 2
Year built 1907
Stories 2
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Mixed Housing (RM-3)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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About 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1907 and has a total of 2,955 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $488,580, the tax amount paid for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is $6,243.

When was 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 04/17/1998 for $306,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/1998 $306,000
01/11/1990 $320,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/28/2021 Deed of trust 02/01/2051
03/13/2017 Deed of Trust
11/08/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee
10/17/2016 Deed of Trust 11/01/2046
04/01/2015 Substitution of Trustee
03/30/2015 Subordination (Deed of Trust)
03/30/2015 Deed of Trust 04/01/2045
04/17/1998 Deed
07/08/1992 Deed
01/11/1990 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $6,244
Market value $488,580

Assessment History for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $488,580 1.2779 $6,244 +3.42%
2024-2025 $479,002 1.2603 $6,037 -6.32%
2023-2024 $469,611 1.3722 $6,444 +1.64%
2022-2023 $460,404 1.3771 $6,340 +2.23%
2021-2022 $451,377 1.3741 $6,202 +1.06%

Permits for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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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)
Bella Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 407 0.41
Crocker Highlands Elementary School 8 Public K-5 422 0.54
Redwood Day School NR Private K-8 354 0.62
Glenview Elementary School 6 Public K-5 448 0.63
Cleveland Elementary School 6 Public K-5 371 0.72

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 0.08
Redwood Day School NR Private K-8 354 0.62
The Renaissance School NR Private PK-7 177 0.81
The Renaissance International School NR Private K-9 79 0.82
Saint Jarlath School NR Private K-8 141 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.34
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.56
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.03
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 1.12
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 1.30

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Neighbors for 1261 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
552 Montclair Ave, Oakland 4,378 06/22/2021
1278 Excelsior Ave, Oakland 2,368 09/10/2014
626 Spruce St, Oakland 1,271 12/16/2022
1173 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 2,324 10/16/2009 $349,500
1219 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 1,947 09/06/1996 $123,000
1256 Excelsior Ave, Oakland 1,151 03/10/2017
3705 Emerson St, Oakland 5,747 02/26/2025
1179 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 1,302 07/22/2013
817 Prospect Ave, Oakland 2,476 08/01/2017
858 Prospect Ave, Oakland 3,021 01/24/2019
1250 Excelsior Ave, Oakland 1,182 03/28/2002 $405,000
646 Spruce St, Oakland 2,258 01/31/2025 $1,220,000
900 Prospect Ave, Oakland 2,083 11/02/1998
566 Montclair Ave, Oakland 2,458 07/06/2017 $1,389,000
578 Montclair Ave, Oakland 2,152 01/09/2025
1139 Holman Rd, Oakland 1,564 08/09/2017
563 Spruce St, Oakland 3,233 03/09/2023
582 Montclair Ave, Oakland 1,706 07/16/2024
1224 Excelsior Ave, Oakland 3,030 04/24/2023 $1,500,000
863 McKinley Ave, Oakland 1,904 03/24/1999

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