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2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602 - Property report

Also known as: 2557 Potomac St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1948

Acreage

1.19

Sale price

$1,310,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
2557 Potomac St
Oakland, CA 94602
Zip code
94602
Neighborhood
Lincoln Highlands
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
29-1000-17-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/18/2023
Sale price
$1,310,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$15,974
Current property tax
$15,884
Tax per sq. ft.
$14
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,178
Stories
10
Year built
1948
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.19
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/18/2023 $1,310,500 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/06/2022 $860,000 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/13/1996 $160,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXX & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/18/2023 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/18/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/25/2022 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/06/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
12/10/2012 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/10/2012 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/21/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
09/13/1996 Deed XXXXXX, XXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2557 Potomac Street, 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
$15,974
Current property tax
$15,884
Tax per sq. ft.
$14
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,250,000
Land value
$375,000
Building value
$875,000

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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 $1,363,132 1.2779 $17,419 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,336,404 1.2603 $16,843 +55.17%
2023-2024 $791,000 1.3722 $10,854 +220.99%
2022-2023 $245,547 1.3771 $3,381 +2.22%
2021-2022 $240,731 1.3741 $3,308 +1.07%
2020-2021 $238,264 1.3737 $3,273 +19.62%
2019-2020 $233,594 1.1713 $2,736 -12.58%
2018-2019 $229,015 1.3666 $3,130 +3.36%
2017-2018 $224,525 1.3486 $3,028 +3.80%
2016-2017 $220,124 1.3252 $2,917 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/29/2023
03/28/2023
08/11/2022
05/25/2022

*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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FEMA flood zones

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)
Conyes Academy NR Private K-8 45 0.27
Sequoia Elementary School 7 Public K-5 449 0.31
Head-Royce School NR Private K-12 900 0.37
Muhammad Institute Of Islam NR Private K-10 7 0.54
Muhammad Institute NR Private 2-8 0 0.54
Oakland Montessori Child's Center NR Private PK, K-3 0 0.55
Fruitvale Elementary School 2 Public K-5 247 0.72
Glenview Elementary School 6 Public K-5 448 0.76
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 424 0.95
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Conyes Academy NR Private K-8 45 0.27
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy NR Private 6-11 15 0.30
Bret Harte Middle School 3 Public 6-9 446 0.36
Head-Royce School NR Private K-12 900 0.37
Muhammad Institute Of Islam NR Private K-10 7 0.54
Muhammad Institute NR Private 2-8 0 0.54
Montera Middle School 5 Public 6-8 642 1.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy NR Private 6-11 15 0.30
Head-Royce School NR Private K-12 900 0.37
Muhammad Institute Of Islam NR Private K-10 7 0.54
American Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.82
Cornerstone Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-10 16 1.03
Oakland Charter High School 7 Charter 9-12 417 1.43
Life Academy 7 Public 6-12 424 1.48
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 1.70
Community Day School NR Public 6-12 8 1.94
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 1.96

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Neighbors for 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA

2520 Rampart St, Oakland 2414 Rampart St, Oakland 2533 Potomac St, Oakland 2515 Potomac St, Oakland 2451 Potomac St, Oakland 2435 Potomac St, Oakland 4060 Lincoln Ave, Oakland 2526 Delmer St, Oakland 2420 Rampart St, Oakland 2452 Delmer St, Oakland 2432 Carmel St, Oakland 2433 Carmel St, Oakland 3901 Laguna Ave, Oakland 3907 Laguna Ave, Oakland 2406 Rampart St, Oakland 2529 Potomac St, Oakland 2439 Carmel St, Oakland 2506 Delmer St, Oakland 3560 Wilson Ave, Oakland 2430 Delmer St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 2557 Potomac Street, 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 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602?

The development at 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602?

2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602 has a total of 1,178 square feet.

When was 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602 last sold and what was the sale price?

2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602 was last sold on 05/18/2023 for $1,310,500.

What is the assessed value of 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602?

2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602 is currently assessed at $1,363,132.

What are the property taxes for 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602?

The property taxes for 2557 Potomac Street, Oakland, CA 94602 total $17,419.

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