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3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 - Property report

Also known as: 3538 Boston Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1923

Acreage

1.03

Sale price

$1,150,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
3538 Boston Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
Zip code
94602
Neighborhood
Upper Dimond
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
29-992-24

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/06/2024
Sale price
$1,150,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$14,057
Current property tax
$13,967
Tax per sq. ft.
$15
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
969
Stories
10
Year built
1923
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1945
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.03
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-3)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/06/2024 $1,150,000 XXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/06/2010 $449,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXX X & XXXX X
07/18/2006 $561,054 XXXXXX, XXX X & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/29/2025 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXX XX XXXX & XXXXX
06/06/2024 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/06/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
04/12/2023 Interspousal Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/29/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
09/29/2020 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/28/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/06/2010 Deed XXXXXX, XXX X & XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXX
07/18/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX X & XXXX X
01/15/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$14,057
Current property tax
$13,967
Tax per sq. ft.
$15
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,100,000
Land value
$330,000
Building value
$770,000

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,173,000 1.2779 $14,990 +109.33%
2024-2025 $568,177 1.2603 $7,161 -6.32%
2023-2024 $557,037 1.3722 $7,644 +1.64%
2022-2023 $546,118 1.3771 $7,521 +2.22%
2021-2022 $535,414 1.3741 $7,357 +1.06%
2020-2021 $529,927 1.3737 $7,280 +19.63%
2019-2020 $519,537 1.1713 $6,085 -12.58%
2018-2019 $509,354 1.3666 $6,961 +3.36%
2017-2018 $499,368 1.3486 $6,734 +3.80%
2016-2017 $489,580 1.3252 $6,488 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/12/2026
11/04/2024
10/15/2024
07/08/2024
05/25/2024

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Oakland residential market stats

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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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sequoia Elementary School 7 Public K-5 449 0.14
Oakland Montessori Child's Center NR Private PK, K-3 0 0.26
Oakland Montessori Child's Center NR Private PK, K-3 0 0.26
Fruitvale Elementary School 2 Public K-5 247 0.29
The Renaissance International School NR Private K-9 79 0.30
Saint Jarlath School NR Private K-8 141 0.30
The Renaissance School NR Private PK-7 177 0.30
Glenview Elementary School 6 Public K-5 448 0.58
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bret Harte Middle School 3 Public 6-9 446 0.30
The Renaissance International School NR Private K-9 79 0.30
Saint Jarlath School NR Private K-8 141 0.30
The Renaissance School NR Private PK-7 177 0.30
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy NR Private 6-11 15 0.32
Muhammad Institute Of Islam NR Private K-10 7 0.38
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 0.97
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy NR Private 6-11 15 0.32
Muhammad Institute Of Islam NR Private K-10 7 0.38
American Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.55
Head-Royce School NR Private K-12 900 0.80
Cornerstone Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-10 16 0.98
Oakland Charter High School 7 Charter 9-12 417 1.01
Life Academy 7 Public 6-12 424 1.07
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 1.39
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 1.78
Arise High NR Charter 9-12 404 1.80

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Neighbors for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA

3557 Wilson Ave, Oakland 3647 Coolidge Ave, Oakland 2518 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 3563 Wilson Ave, Oakland 3537 Rhoda Ave, Oakland 3551 Wilson Ave, Oakland 3622 Lincoln Ave, Oakland 4030 Laguna Ave, Oakland 2500 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 2627 Carmel St, Oakland 3512 Boston Ave, Oakland 3527 Wilson Ave, Oakland 3616 Laguna Ave, Oakland 3574 Boston Ave, Oakland 3525 Rhoda Ave, Oakland 3645 Rhoda Ave, Oakland 3556 Boston Ave, Oakland 3701 Coolidge Ave, Oakland 2461 Damuth St, Oakland 4054 Laguna Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA

94501, Alameda County, CA 94502, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94603, Alameda County, CA 94605, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94621, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602?

The development at 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 was built in 1923.

What is the total square footage of 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602?

3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 has a total of 969 square feet.

When was 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 last sold and what was the sale price?

3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 was last sold on 06/06/2024 for $1,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602?

3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 is currently assessed at $1,173,000.

What are the property taxes for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602?

The property taxes for 3538 Boston Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 total $14,989.

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