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5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5061 Congress Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.15

Sale price

$115,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5061 Congress Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2371-29

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/31/1997
Sale price
$115,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$2,393
Current property tax
$2,304
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,500
Stories
1
Year built
1926
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.15
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
42 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/31/1997 $115,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
05/29/1996 $74,315 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/31/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X
08/04/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X
01/31/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX, XXXXXX X
05/29/1996 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$2,393
Current property tax
$2,304
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$187,287
Land value
$56,186
Building value
$131,101

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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 $187,287 1.2779 $2,393 +3.42%
2024-2025 $183,615 1.2603 $2,314 -6.32%
2023-2024 $180,015 1.3722 $2,470 +1.64%
2022-2023 $176,486 1.3771 $2,430 +2.20%
2021-2022 $173,026 1.3741 $2,378 +1.08%
2020-2021 $171,253 1.3737 $2,353 +19.63%
2019-2020 $167,895 1.1713 $1,967 -12.58%
2018-2019 $164,604 1.3666 $2,249 +3.36%
2017-2018 $161,377 1.3486 $2,176 +3.80%
2016-2017 $158,214 1.3252 $2,097 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits 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)
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.10
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.22
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.44
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.44
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.52
Learning Without Limits School 5 Charter K-5 366 0.64
Global Family School 4 Public K-5 423 0.64
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.64
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.72
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.22
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.44
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.44
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.52
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.60
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.72
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.81
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.85
Julia Morgan School For Girls NR Private 6-8 124 1.00
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 1.02
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.22
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.35
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.44
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.85
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.85
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.97
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 1.07
Cornerstone Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-10 16 1.08
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.10
Life Academy 7 Public 6-12 424 1.10

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Neighbors for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

5101 Congress Ave, Oakland 1607 55th Ave, Oakland 5435 Wadean Pl, Oakland 5300 International Blvd, Oakland 5467 Wadean Pl, Oakland 5053 Congress Ave, Oakland 2160 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 2174 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5439 Wadean Pl, Oakland 1618 54th Ave, Oakland 2319 Monticello Ave, Oakland 5103 Congress Ave, Oakland 5037 Congress Ave, Oakland 2188 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5427 Wadean Pl, Oakland 5438 Crittenden St, Oakland 5023 Congress Ave, Oakland 2252 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5055 Congress Ave, Oakland 5411 Wadean Pl, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

94502, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,500 square feet.

When was 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 01/31/1997 for $115,000.

What is the assessed value of 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $187,287.

What are the property taxes for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5061 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $2,393.

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