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5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 Property Information

5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94605
County Alameda
Neighborhood Frick
Parcel ID 38-3177-22

Sales & Tax Overview for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 07/31/1989
Sale price $131,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $2,990

Lot & Building Information for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 1,087
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.08
Units 1
Year built 1923
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

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About 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605?

5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 was built in 1923 and has a total of 1,087 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $241,003, the tax amount paid for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 is $3,079.

When was 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 last sold?

5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 was last sold in 12/21/2012.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/31/1989 $131,000

Title Documents for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/30/2025 Assignment (deed of trust)
10/13/2016 Deed of Trust
10/13/2016 Deed of Trust
12/21/2012 Grant Deed
12/04/2012 Deed of Trust 12/01/2042
07/23/2007 Deed
07/23/2007 Deed
07/31/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,080
Current property tax $2,990
Market value $241,003

Assessment History for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $241,003 1.2779 $3,080 +3.42%
2024-2025 $236,277 1.2603 $2,978 -6.32%
2023-2024 $231,645 1.3722 $3,179 +1.64%
2022-2023 $227,104 1.3771 $3,127 +2.24%
2021-2022 $222,650 1.3741 $3,059 +1.05%

Permits for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

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03/05/2020
       
       
       
       
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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)
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.21
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.42
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.49
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.54
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.21
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.42
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.51
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.54
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.56

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.42
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.50
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.58
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.58
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.60

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Neighbors for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5557 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5622 Laverne Ave, Oakland 1,286 06/13/2013 $186,000
5801 Walnut St, Oakland 1,245 02/02/1996 $95,500
5807 Fleming Ave, Oakland 1,192 05/20/2021
5500 Laverne Ave, Oakland 1,087 01/03/2006
2624 57th Ave, Oakland 1,500 07/12/2001
5610 Laverne Ave, Oakland 1,151 11/25/2009 $160,000
2558 55th Ave, Oakland 2,002 02/27/2009 $300,000
2610 Beal Ave, Oakland 1,824 07/26/2023
2606 55th Ave, Oakland 1,872
5730 Kingsley Cir, Oakland 3,040 11/03/2025 $720,000
5701 Fleming Ave, Oakland 1,354 11/17/2003
2554 55th Ave, Oakland 1,236 03/29/2013
5745 Fleming Ave, Oakland 1,640 01/30/2024
2600 55th Ave, Oakland 1,753 01/12/2023
5531 Walnut St, Oakland 887 02/03/1995 $104,000
5757 Kingsley Cir, Oakland 876 12/04/2024 $390,000
5628 Laverne Ave, Oakland 1,362 01/08/2024 $580,000
5616 Laverne Ave, Oakland 1,566 04/01/2014 $265,000
5604 Laverne Ave, Oakland 1,286 12/19/2016 $583,000
5720 Walnut St, Oakland 2,733 08/02/2004

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