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5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5056 Congress Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1913

Acreage

0.15

Sale price

$715,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5056 Congress Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2372-38

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/16/2023
Sale price
$715,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,562
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,369
Stories
1
Year built
1913
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.15
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-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 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/16/2023 $715,000 XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
08/02/1999 $175,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX
02/03/1999 $112,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/04/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXX XXX XXX XXX
03/04/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXX XXX XXX XXX
02/25/2025 Deed of trust XXX XXX XXXX XXXX
11/16/2023 Deed of trust XXX XXX XXXX XXXX
11/16/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX
07/21/2022 Addendum notice assessment XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/05/2022 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/22/2017 Notice
Notice Lien		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/02/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXX X
08/02/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5056 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
Property tax
$8,562
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$670,000
Land value
$201,000
Building value
$469,000

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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 $729,300 1.2779 $9,320 +3.42%
2024-2025 $715,000 1.2603 $9,011 +154.03%
2023-2024 $258,513 1.3722 $3,547 +1.64%
2022-2023 $253,444 1.3771 $3,490 +2.23%
2021-2022 $248,477 1.3741 $3,414 +1.06%
2020-2021 $245,930 1.3737 $3,378 +19.63%
2019-2020 $241,108 1.1713 $2,824 -12.58%
2018-2019 $236,382 1.3666 $3,230 +3.36%
2017-2018 $231,748 1.3486 $3,125 +3.80%
2016-2017 $227,205 1.3252 $3,011 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/30/2023
11/21/2023
11/07/2023
11/10/2022
08/31/2022

*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

FEMA flood zones
X
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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 0.12
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.23
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.41
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.48
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.55
Global Family School 4 Public K-5 423 0.66
Learning Without Limits School 5 Charter K-5 366 0.66
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.67
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.70
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 0.23
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.41
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.48
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.55
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.63
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.70
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 0.96
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.99
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.23
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.39
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.48
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 0.94
Cornerstone Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-10 16 1.06
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.07
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 1.07
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 1.07

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Neighbors for 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

2400 Monticello Ave, Oakland 5157 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 2108 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5138 Congress Ave, Oakland 5430 Crittenden St, Oakland 2172 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 2184 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 4907 Congress Ave, Oakland 2222 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5109 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 2210 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 4825 Congress Ave, Oakland 5102 Congress Ave, Oakland 5455 Wadean Pl, Oakland 5060 Congress Ave, Oakland 5007 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5065 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5082 Congress Ave, Oakland 5112 Congress Ave, Oakland 2208 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5056 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 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1913.

What is the total square footage of 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,369 square feet.

When was 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 11/16/2023 for $715,000.

What is the assessed value of 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $670,000.

What are the property taxes for 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5056 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $8,561.

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