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3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 Property Information

3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94602
County Alameda
Neighborhood Glenview
Parcel ID 24-524-11

Sales & Tax Overview for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 10/25/2019
Sale price $1,246,000
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Property tax $17,413

Lot & Building Information for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 997
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.09
Units 1
Year built 1927
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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About 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602?

3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 was built in 1927 and has a total of 997 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,362,662, the tax amount paid for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 is $17,413.

When was 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 last sold?

3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 was last sold in 10/15/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/25/2019 $1,246,000
07/14/1997 $230,000
05/11/1992 $238,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/15/2021 Quitclaim Deed
10/15/2021 Quitclaim Deed
04/12/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
10/25/2019 Deed of Trust 11/01/2049
10/25/2019 Grant Deed
07/10/2018 Deed of Trust
07/14/1997 Deed
05/11/1992 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $17,413
Market value $1,362,662

Assessment History for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3949 Elston 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 $1,362,662 1.2779 $17,413 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,335,948 1.2603 $16,837 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,309,757 1.3722 $17,972 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,284,077 1.3771 $17,683 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,258,907 1.3741 $17,299 +1.07%

Permits for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/10/2025
10/16/2019
       
       
       
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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)
Glenview Elementary School 6 Public K-5 448 0.13
The Renaissance School NR Private PK-7 177 0.30
The Renaissance School NR Private PK-7 177 0.30
The Renaissance International School NR Private K-9 79 0.31
Oakland Montessori Child's Center NR Private PK, K-3 0 0.34

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Renaissance School NR Private PK-7 177 0.30
The Renaissance International School NR Private K-9 79 0.31
Redwood Day School NR Private K-8 354 0.43
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 0.45
Saint Jarlath School NR Private K-8 141 0.58

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.86
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy NR Private 6-11 15 0.88
Muhammad Institute Of Islam NR Private K-10 7 0.98
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 1.01
Head-Royce School NR Private K-12 900 1.03

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Neighbors for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 3949 Elston Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
4059 Everett Ave, Oakland 1,188 06/04/2024 $700,000
3906 Canon Ave, Oakland 754 09/13/2018
3909 Elston Ave, Oakland 1,730 11/15/2019
3840 Woodruff Ave, Oakland 1,144 10/15/2018
4027 Elston Ave, Oakland 1,075 03/12/2020
4041 Everett Ave, Oakland 1,352 05/15/2007
1617 Hampel St, Oakland 1,118 12/14/2018
4018 Elston Ave, Oakland 2,345 11/02/2012 $750,000
3929 Elston Ave, Oakland 1,192
3824 Woodruff Ave, Oakland 1,242 11/20/2012 $575,000
3834 Woodruff Ave, Oakland 1,320 07/17/2020
4047 Everett Ave, Oakland 1,300 04/21/2022
4030 Everett Ave, Oakland 1,417 06/18/2018
4000 Elston Ave, Oakland 1,452 11/09/2012
3923 Elston Ave, Oakland 1,730 10/15/2021
3931 Linwood Ave, Oakland 1,309 06/16/2021
3788 Canon Ave, Oakland 648
3941 Elston Ave, Oakland 1,582 06/13/2025 $1,310,000
1451 Hampel St, Oakland 1,306 10/10/2023 $1,125,000
3929 Everett Ave, Oakland 2,492 10/01/2025

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