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5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Information

5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94601
County Alameda
Neighborhood Fairfax
Parcel ID 35-2390-12

Sales & Tax Overview for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 08/19/1997
Sale price $84,000
Arm's length
Property tax $4,830

Lot & Building Information for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 1,432
Building class Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)
Acreage 0.12
Units 2
Year built 1943
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Urban Residential (RU-4)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

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About 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1943 and has a total of 1,432 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $377,928, the tax amount paid for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is $4,829.

When was 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold?

5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold in 06/03/2006.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
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Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/19/1997 $84,000
05/02/1997 $85,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/03/2006 Deed
08/12/2003 Deed
08/19/1997 Deed
05/02/1997 Deed
11/10/1993 Deed
10/18/1993 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $4,830
Market value $377,928

Assessment History for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $377,928 1.2779 $4,830 +3.42%
2024-2025 $370,520 1.2603 $4,670 -6.32%
2023-2024 $363,257 1.3722 $4,985 +1.64%
2022-2023 $356,134 1.3771 $4,904 +2.22%
2021-2022 $349,154 1.3741 $4,798 +1.07%

Permits for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

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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)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.17
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.28
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.45
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.51
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.17
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.45
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.51
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.53
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.59

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.17
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.54
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.54
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.61
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.62

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Neighbors for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5478 Bancroft Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5223 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 2,785 04/14/2022 $957,000
5384 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 1,339 01/03/2020
5488 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 3,120 05/19/2023
5307 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5,968 07/31/1992
5215 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 876 05/21/2021
1723 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 1,566 12/13/1999
5368 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 1,294 01/29/2010 $180,000
5347 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 960 08/23/2005
5356 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 1,764 09/02/2016
5388 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 1,120 10/30/2025 $580,000
5362 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 1,023 04/13/2001
5494 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 1,491 08/02/2013 $270,000
5371 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 4,000 05/23/2024
5357 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 4,400 04/02/2025
5367 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 3,880 09/28/2001 $200,000
5349 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 3,493 02/10/2022
5330 Princeton St, Oakland 1,164 12/14/2006
5375 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 4,142 02/23/2004 $189,000
5235 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 2,304 04/25/2025
5395 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 1,210 11/20/2015 $1,710,000

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