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1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 Property Information

1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94621
County Alameda
Neighborhood Coliseum
Parcel ID 41-3887-29

Sales & Tax Overview for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 11/22/2016
Sale price $373,000
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Property tax $5,532

Lot & Building Information for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 1,164
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.09
Units 1
Year built 1924
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

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About 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621?

1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,164 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $432,888, the tax amount paid for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 is $5,531.

When was 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 was last sold in 11/22/2016 for $373,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
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.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
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 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/22/2016 $373,000
04/21/2016 $277,100
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/10/2021 Deed of trust 07/01/2051
04/11/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee
11/22/2016 Deed of Trust 12/01/2046
11/22/2016 Grant Deed
05/03/2016 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust
04/21/2016 Trustee's Deed Upon Sale
07/22/2015 Substitution of Trustee
09/22/2014 Substitution of Trustee
11/15/2013 Substitution of Trustee
04/30/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $5,532
Market value $432,888

Assessment History for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1256 Seminary 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 $432,888 1.2779 $5,532 +3.42%
2024-2025 $424,402 1.2603 $5,349 -6.32%
2023-2024 $416,081 1.3722 $5,709 +1.64%
2022-2023 $407,923 1.3771 $5,618 +2.23%
2021-2022 $399,926 1.3741 $5,495 +1.06%

Permits for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

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11/21/2016
       
       
       
       
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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)
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.32
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.41
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.43
Acts Christian Academy NR Private K-8 136 0.45
Futures Elementary School NR Public K-5 319 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.32
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.33
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.41
Acts Christian Academy NR Private K-8 136 0.45
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.33
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.34
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.34
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.46
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.62

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Neighbors for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 1256 Seminary Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1122 58th Ave, Oakland 1,416 09/25/2014
1193 Seminary Ave, Oakland 753 05/24/2006
6223 Fenham St, Oakland 1,920 03/03/2022
1177 Seminary Ave, Oakland 1,375 03/23/2006
1106 58th Ave, Oakland 1,432 01/26/2006
1129 Seminary Ave, Oakland 774 07/08/2008 $139,000
1159 Seminary Ave, Oakland 1,381 09/20/2002 $260,000
1169 Seminary Ave, Oakland 2,970 11/29/2016
7411 Altura Pl, Oakland 1,108 04/18/2018
7415 Altura Pl, Oakland 1,850 11/05/2009
5817 Tevis St, Oakland 952 02/19/2020 $212,000
4157 Rifle Ln, Oakland 2,126 04/10/2015 $615,000
6214 Tevis St, Oakland 1,315 02/15/2022 $610,000
1215 61st Ave, Oakland 809 08/29/2017 $400,000
6225 Fenham St, Oakland 803 03/31/2025 $455,000
7333 Altura Pl, Oakland 1,751 01/18/2007
1118 58th Ave, Oakland 1,423 05/07/1999 $114,000
1229 62nd Ave, Oakland 2,375 11/30/2020 $635,000
1158 58th Ave, Oakland 996 08/26/2019 $440,000
1187 Seminary Ave, Oakland 753 06/17/2016 $345,000

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