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5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Information

5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94601
County Alameda
Neighborhood Fairfax
Parcel ID 35-2373-51

Sales & Tax Overview for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 05/26/2022
Sale price $1,400,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $16,012

Lot & Building Information for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 2,210
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.16
Units 1
Year built 1913
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

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About 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1913 and has a total of 2,210 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,260,000, the tax amount paid for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is $16,101.

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

5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold in 05/26/2022 for $1,400,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/26/2022 $1,400,000
07/31/2019 $950,000
08/22/2014 $545,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/26/2022 Deed of trust 06/01/2052
05/26/2022 Grant Deed
07/31/2019 Deed of Trust 08/01/2049
07/31/2019 Grant Deed
11/22/2016 Deed of Trust 12/01/2046
08/22/2014 Deed of Trust
08/22/2014 Grant Deed
02/13/2009 Deed
10/24/2008 Deed
11/23/2005 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $16,102
Current property tax $16,012
Market value $1,260,000

Assessment History for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,260,000 1.2779 $16,102 -7.62%
2024-2025 $1,383,000 1.2603 $17,430 -1.38%
2023-2024 $1,288,000 1.3722 $17,674 +31.09%
2022-2023 $979,031 1.3771 $13,482 +2.22%
2021-2022 $959,841 1.3741 $13,189 +1.06%

Permits for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
05/05/2023
08/16/2022
05/24/2022
05/19/2022
07/30/2019
02/15/2017
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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$685,500
-8.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$517
-8.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.15
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.22
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.39
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.54
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.22
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.39
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.54
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.62
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.63

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.22
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.45
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.54
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.81
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.81

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Neighbors for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5056 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5215 Belvedere St, Oakland 1,170 01/10/2022 $950,000
5012 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,029 04/01/2003 $319,000
5322 Ygnacio Ave, Oakland 857
5189 Trask St, Oakland 2,139 10/31/2023 $600,000
5052 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,369 08/17/2020
5036 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,106 04/26/2019 $730,000
5024 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,502 06/20/2022 $870,000
5132 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 2,034 03/07/2022 $1,040,000
5044 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,289 08/31/2021 $1,100,000
5028 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 911 06/06/2014 $315,000
5018 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,004
5006 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,127 08/31/2020 $707,000
5285 Belvedere St, Oakland 1,098 09/28/2017 $705,000
5032 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,143 12/19/2018
5104 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 2,931 09/12/2023
5297 Belvedere St, Oakland 1,269 08/16/2021 $875,000
5291 Belvedere St, Oakland 2,626 03/20/2023 $1,320,000
5140 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,568 04/18/2022 $1,250,000
5281 Belvedere St, Oakland 1,501 09/18/2009 $225,000
5068 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,250 02/09/2017 $572,000

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