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5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5138 Congress Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1914

Acreage

1.19

Sale price

$379,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5138 Congress Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2372-24

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/16/2007
Sale price
$379,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$6,487
Current property tax
$6,397
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,466
Stories
20
Year built
1914
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
15
Lot
Acreage
1.19
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/16/2007 $379,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX-X
04/20/2007 $459,000 XXXX XX XX XXXXXX XXX XXXX-X XX XXXXXXXXX XX XX
04/12/2006 $551,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/12/2021 Reconveyance XXXX XXXXX X
05/07/2021 Quitclaim Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/07/2021 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/07/2021 Quitclaim Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
07/24/2019 Grant Deed to Trust XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/18/2016 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
10/16/2007 Deed XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX-X XXXXX, XXXXX
04/20/2007 Deed XXXXXXXXX XX XX XXXX XX XX XXXXXX XXX XXXX-X XX
04/12/2006 Deed XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
11/30/2004 Deed XXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5138 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$6,487
Current property tax
$6,397
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$507,607
Land value
$152,282
Building value
$355,325

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $497,658 1.2779 $6,360 +3.42%
2024-2025 $487,901 1.2603 $6,149 -6.32%
2023-2024 $478,337 1.3722 $6,564 +1.64%
2022-2023 $468,960 1.3771 $6,458 +2.22%
2021-2022 $459,768 1.3741 $6,318 +1.07%
2020-2021 $455,054 1.3737 $6,251 +19.62%
2019-2020 $446,135 1.1713 $5,226 -12.58%
2018-2019 $437,390 1.3666 $5,977 +3.36%
2017-2018 $428,815 1.3486 $5,783 +3.80%
2016-2017 $420,407 1.3252 $5,571 +2.01%
Permits

Permit information for 5138 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 0.05
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.11
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.44
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.51
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.57
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.57
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.66
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.70
Learning Without Limits School 5 Charter K-5 366 0.73
Global Family School 4 Public K-5 423 0.73
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.11
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.44
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.51
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.57
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.64
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.66
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.70
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.74
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.96
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.96
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.11
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.39
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.44
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.74
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.74
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.93
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.96
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 1.03
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.05
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 1.05

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Neighbors for 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

5056 Congress Ave, Oakland 5450 Crittenden St, Oakland 5047 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 2114 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5430 Crittenden St, Oakland 4907 Congress Ave, Oakland 2210 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 2222 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 4825 Congress Ave, Oakland 5471 Crittenden St, Oakland 5102 Congress Ave, Oakland 5455 Wadean Pl, Oakland 5137 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5060 Congress Ave, Oakland 5103 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 4903 Congress Ave, Oakland 2208 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5112 Congress Ave, Oakland 5082 Congress Ave, Oakland 5053 Fairfax Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

94501, Alameda County, CA 94502, Alameda County, CA 94577, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94603, Alameda County, CA 94605, Alameda County, CA 94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, 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 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,466 square feet.

When was 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 10/16/2007 for $379,000.

What is the assessed value of 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $497,658.

What are the property taxes for 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5138 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $6,359.

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