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5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5488 Bancroft Ave

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1918

Acreage

1.73

Sale price

$77,400

General Information

Address
Primary address
5488 Bancroft Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Alternate address(es)
5490 Bancroft Ave
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2390-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/26/2000
Sale price
$77,400
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,998
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
3,120
Stories
20
Year built
1918
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1974
Rooms
14
Elevator
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
40
Lot
Acreage
1.73
Zoning & use
Zoning
Urban Residential (RU-4)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/26/2000 $77,400 XX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXX X
01/10/1994 $105,000 XXXXXX, XXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
10/25/1988 $85,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/08/2023 Deed of trust XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/19/2023 Quit Claim Deed XX XXXX XX XXXX
06/26/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXX X XX, XXXX
01/10/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX X
10/25/1988 Deed XXXXXXXX, X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5488 Bancroft 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
$5,998
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$469,329
Land value
$70,542
Building value
$398,787

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $460,129 1.2779 $5,880 +3.42%
2024-2025 $451,108 1.2603 $5,685 -6.32%
2023-2024 $442,264 1.3722 $6,069 +1.64%
2022-2023 $433,594 1.3771 $5,971 +2.23%
2021-2022 $425,095 1.3741 $5,841 +1.06%
2020-2021 $420,738 1.3737 $5,780 +2.36%
2019-2020 $412,490 1.3688 $5,646 +11.78%
2018-2019 $404,404 1.249 $5,051 -5.53%
2017-2018 $396,476 1.3486 $5,347 +2.08%
2016-2017 $388,704 1.3476 $5,238 +0.20%

Permit information for 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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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Fire hazard 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 0.20
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.30
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.42
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.50
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.52
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.60
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.65
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.65
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.82
Mills College Children's School NR Private K-5 87 0.82
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.20
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.42
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.50
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.52
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.60
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.65
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.72
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.75
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.75
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.82
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.20
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.53
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.54
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.63
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.65
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.72
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.75
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.82
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.83
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.88

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1918.

What is the total square footage of 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 3,120 square feet.

When was 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 06/26/2000 for $77,400.

What is the assessed value of 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $469,329.

What are the property taxes for 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5488 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $5,997.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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