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5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5494 Fairfax Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1917

Acreage

1.05

Sale price

$380,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5494 Fairfax Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Wentworth Holland
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2397-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/24/2005
Sale price
$380,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,904
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,103
Stories
10
Year built
1917
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1919
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
10
Lot
Acreage
1.05
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/24/2005 $380,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/24/2025 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/24/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/24/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/28/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
11/02/2015 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X
03/24/2005 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5494 Fairfax 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
$6,904
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$540,226
Land value
$162,068
Building value
$378,158

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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 $529,635 1.2779 $6,768 +3.42%
2024-2025 $519,254 1.2603 $6,544 -6.32%
2023-2024 $509,074 1.3722 $6,986 +1.64%
2022-2023 $499,095 1.3771 $6,873 +2.22%
2021-2022 $489,310 1.3741 $6,724 +1.07%
2020-2021 $484,294 1.3737 $6,653 +2.36%
2019-2020 $474,801 1.3688 $6,499 +16.67%
2018-2019 $446,000 1.249 $5,571 +5.91%
2017-2018 $390,000 1.3486 $5,260 +11.51%
2016-2017 $350,000 1.3476 $4,717 +15.15%
Permits

Permit information for 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/05/2026
09/04/2025
01/16/2023
10/01/2018

*Most recent permits on record 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 0.19
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.32
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.41
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.43
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.47
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.52
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.60
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.74
Futures Elementary School NR Public K-5 319 0.76
Community United Elementary School 2 Public K-5 634 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.19
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.41
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.47
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.52
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.60
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.67
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.68
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.72
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.74
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.19
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.45
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.45
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.52
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.56
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.68
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.72
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.92
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 1.00
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.01

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Neighbors for 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA

5300 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 5417 Princeton St, Oakland 5419 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5460 Princeton St, Oakland 5448 Wadean Pl, Oakland 5415 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 5416 Wadean Pl, Oakland 5427 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 5411 Princeton St, Oakland 5408 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 5400 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 5412 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 1711 55th Ave, Oakland 5466 Princeton St, Oakland 5460 Wadean Pl, Oakland 1817 55th Ave, Oakland 5407 Princeton St, Oakland 5421 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 5356 Wentworth Ave, Oakland 5423 Princeton St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5494 Fairfax Avenue, 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 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1917.

What is the total square footage of 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,103 square feet.

When was 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 03/24/2005 for $380,000.

What is the assessed value of 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $529,635.

What are the property taxes for 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5494 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $6,768.

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