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5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5218 Congress Ave

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1919

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$150,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
5218 Congress Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2379-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/28/1998
Sale price
$150,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,015
Current property tax
$2,925
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
1,961
Stories
2
Year built
1919
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/28/1998 $150,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/30/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/12/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
11/19/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/15/2006 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
08/28/1998 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5218 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
$3,015
Current property tax
$2,925
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$235,926
Land value
$70,856
Building value
$165,070

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $235,926 1.2779 $3,015 +3.42%
2024-2025 $231,301 1.2603 $2,915 -6.32%
2023-2024 $226,766 1.3722 $3,112 +1.64%
2022-2023 $222,321 1.3771 $3,062 +2.22%
2021-2022 $217,962 1.3741 $2,995 +1.06%
2020-2021 $215,728 1.3737 $2,963 +19.63%
2019-2020 $211,499 1.1713 $2,477 -12.58%
2018-2019 $207,352 1.3666 $2,834 +3.36%
2017-2018 $203,286 1.3486 $2,742 +3.80%
2016-2017 $199,302 1.3252 $2,641 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5218 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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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 0.06
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.07
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.43
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.53
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.56
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.58
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.65
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.65
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.69
Learning Without Limits School 5 Charter K-5 366 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.06
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.43
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.56
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.58
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.65
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.65
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.65
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.69
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.91
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.06
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.40
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.43
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.69
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.69
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.91
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.93
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.97
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 1.04
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.04

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Neighbors for 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

5316 Cole St, Oakland 5125 Ygnacio Ave, Oakland 5212 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5324 Belvedere St, Oakland 5250 Belvedere St, Oakland 5262 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 1928 51st Ave, Oakland 1932 51st Ave, Oakland 5210 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5209 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5202 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5210 Congress Ave, Oakland 5286 Belvedere St, Oakland 5200 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1924 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5227 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 5224 Congress Ave, Oakland 5320 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5216 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5256 Belvedere St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5218 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 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1919.

What is the total square footage of 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,961 square feet.

When was 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 08/28/1998 for $150,500.

What is the assessed value of 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $235,926.

What are the property taxes for 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5218 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $3,014.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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