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5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5255 Cole St

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1911

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$950,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5255 Cole St
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2374-16

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/01/2020
Sale price
$950,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$13,141
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,869
Stories
2
Year built
1911
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
53 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/01/2020 $950,000 XXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/27/2004 $445,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
03/31/1999 $55,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/01/2020 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
09/01/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXX X
06/14/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX
05/02/2007 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
08/27/2004 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/31/1999 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
12/13/1988 Deed XXXXXXXX, X.&X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5255 Cole Street, 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
Property tax
$13,141
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,028,298
Land value
$308,489
Building value
$719,809

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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 $1,028,298 1.2779 $13,141 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,008,140 1.2603 $12,706 -6.32%
2023-2024 $988,380 1.3722 $13,563 +1.64%
2022-2023 $969,000 1.3771 $13,344 +2.22%
2021-2022 $950,000 1.3741 $13,054 +67.56%
2020-2021 $567,134 1.3737 $7,791 +19.62%
2019-2020 $556,018 1.1713 $6,513 -12.58%
2018-2019 $545,120 1.3666 $7,450 +3.36%
2017-2018 $534,435 1.3486 $7,207 +18.23%
2016-2017 $460,000 1.3252 $6,096 +17.49%
Permits

Permit information for 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/17/2024
03/15/2021
05/21/2020
01/07/2020

*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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.16
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.19
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.47
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.52
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.58
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.65
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.67
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.68
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.71
Mills College Children's School NR Private K-5 87 0.84
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.16
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.47
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.52
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.58
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.65
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.68
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.71
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.79
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.81
Julia Morgan School For Girls NR Private 6-8 124 0.84
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.16
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.53
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.58
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.68
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.69
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.78
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.90
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.90
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.91
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 1.01

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Neighbors for 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA

5237 Belvedere St, Oakland 5012 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5034 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5249 Belvedere St, Oakland 5274 Belvedere St, Oakland 5201 Cole St, Oakland 5024 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5292 Belvedere St, Oakland 5006 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5018 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5028 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5280 Belvedere St, Oakland 5277 Belvedere St, Oakland 5234 Belvedere St, Oakland 5169 Trask St, Oakland 5244 Belvedere St, Oakland 5215 Cole St, Oakland 5054 Congress Ave, Oakland 5218 Belvedere St, Oakland 5243 Belvedere St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5255 Cole Street, 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 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1911.

What is the total square footage of 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,869 square feet.

When was 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 09/01/2020 for $950,000.

What is the assessed value of 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $1,028,298.

What are the property taxes for 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5255 Cole Street, Oakland, CA 94601 total $13,140.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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