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4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 Property Information

4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94619
County Alameda
Neighborhood Leona Heights
Parcel ID 37-2605-43-2

Sales & Tax Overview for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 07/25/2022
Sale price $1,670,000
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Property tax $3,324

Lot & Building Information for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

Building class Vacant Residential Land, Zoned 4 Units or Less (1000)
Acreage 0.33
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Zoning district Residential Hillside (RH-4)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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About 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

What is the market value of 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619?

The current market value is $260,100.

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Past Sales & Property History for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/25/2022 $1,670,000
06/13/2008 $915,000
11/29/2007 $525,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/25/2022 Grant Deed
06/13/2008 Deed
11/29/2007 Deed
10/23/1992 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $3,324
Market value $260,100

Assessment History for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $260,100 1.2779 $3,324 +3.42%
2024-2025 $255,000 1.2603 $3,214 -6.32%
2023-2024 $250,000 1.3722 $3,431 +49.09%
2022-2023 $167,088 1.3771 $2,301 +2.22%
2021-2022 $163,813 1.3741 $2,251 +1.07%

Permits for 4171 Observatory 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mountain Boulevard Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.32
Mountain Boulevard Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.32
Urban Montessori Charter NR Charter K-8 328 0.49
Roses In Concrete NR Charter K-8 224 0.49
Urban Montessori Charter School NR Charter K-8 432 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Community Day School NR Public 6-12 8 0.11
Oakland Community Day Middle School NR Public 6-8 9 0.12
Urban Montessori Charter NR Charter K-8 328 0.49
Roses In Concrete NR Charter K-8 224 0.49
Urban Montessori Charter School NR Charter K-8 432 0.49

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Community Day School NR Public 6-12 8 0.11
Conservatory Of Vocal/Instrumental Arts High 8 Charter 9-12 55 0.69
Baywood Learning Centers NR Private K-12 0 0.79
Burbank Preschool Center NR Public 190 0.86
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 1.03

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Neighbors for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 4171 Observatory Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
4203 Knoll Ave, Oakland 600 02/11/1993
4919 Mountain Blvd, Oakland
4260 Knoll Ave, Oakland 1,460 03/23/1994
5344 Leona St, Oakland 1,240 09/08/2023 $1,195,000
4151 Mountain View Ave, Oakland 2,474 12/20/2006
4207 Mountain View Ave, Oakland 2,067 04/21/2016
4252 Knoll Ave, Oakland 1,989 12/07/2016
4624 Belfast Ave, Oakland 1,727 09/03/2021 $140,000,000
4207 Knoll Ave, Oakland 2,204
4317 Bermuda Ave, Oakland 1,339 12/24/2015
4743 Mountain Blvd, Oakland 1,736 01/06/2026
4101 Mountain View Ave, Oakland 1,332 09/09/2021
4329 Bermuda Ave, Oakland 1,232 08/21/2014
4727 Mountain Blvd, Oakland 1,106 07/16/2025 $1,031,000
5230 Leona St, Oakland 1,858 10/08/2004 $762,000
4247 Mountain View Ave, Oakland 1,347 07/18/2018 $600,000
4175 Mountain View Ave, Oakland 1,752 01/31/2023 $1,055,000
4216 Knoll Ave, Oakland 1,651 02/01/2024 $1,220,000
4753 Mountain Blvd, Oakland 949 04/06/2026 $875,000
4272 Knoll Ave, Oakland 1,191 11/05/2021

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