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1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 Property Information

1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94621
County Alameda
Neighborhood Fitchburg
Parcel ID 41-4198-52

Sales & Tax Overview for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 02/08/2018
Sale price $430,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,163

Lot & Building Information for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 840
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.1
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 Mixed Housing (RM-3)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

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About 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621?

1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 was built in 1924 and has a total of 840 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $489,257, the tax amount paid for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 is $6,252.

When was 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1278 79th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 was last sold in 02/08/2018 for $430,000.

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 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/08/2018 $430,000
10/06/2017 $275,000
05/25/2017 $163,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/17/2020 Deed of trust 07/01/2050
02/08/2018 Grant Deed
01/11/2018 Reconveyance
10/06/2017 Grant Deed
05/25/2017 Grant Deed
05/25/2017 Grant Deed
05/25/2017 Quitclaim Deed
05/25/2017 Quitclaim Deed
08/12/2016 Grant Deed
08/01/2016 Revocation Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,252
Current property tax $6,163
Market value $489,257

Assessment History for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1278 79th 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 $489,257 1.2779 $6,252 +3.42%
2024-2025 $479,664 1.2603 $6,045 -6.32%
2023-2024 $470,260 1.3722 $6,453 +1.64%
2022-2023 $461,041 1.3771 $6,349 +2.22%
2021-2022 $452,002 1.3741 $6,211 +1.07%

Permits for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/11/2022
02/21/2022
05/01/2018
03/08/2018
       
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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)
Acorn Woodland Elementary School 3 Public K-5 290 0.23
Encompass Academy Elementary 4 Public K-5 310 0.23
Rise Community School NR Public K-5 180 0.41
New Highland Academy 2 Public K-5 447 0.41
Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy NR Private K-6 29 0.45

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oakland Unity Middle 6 Charter 6-8 59 0.43
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.64
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.65
Aurum Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-8 146 0.66
Acts Christian Academy NR Private K-8 136 0.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.64
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.82
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.85
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.85
Candell's College Preparatory School NR Private K-12 0 0.86

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Neighbors for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 1278 79th Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1229 77th Ave, Oakland 640 08/04/2009 $69,000
1296 79th Ave, Oakland 1,517 05/13/2010 $90,200
1300 79th Ave, Oakland 1,777 05/01/2017 $370,000
1175 78th Ave, Oakland 1,184 01/31/2022
1246 79th Ave, Oakland 2,680 09/14/2021
1235 77th Ave, Oakland 640 06/15/1998
7709 International Blvd, Oakland 04/19/2024 $430,000
1190 79th Ave, Oakland 1,233
7924 Rudsdale St, Oakland 2,344 02/26/2009 $215,000
1200 79th Ave, Oakland 2,264 01/08/2021
1239 77th Ave, Oakland 800 10/05/2021 $450,000
7701 International Blvd, Oakland 1,266 04/19/2024 $430,000
1216 79th Ave, Oakland 1,110
1224 76th Ave, Oakland 748 08/22/2022 $500,000
1330 79th Ave, Oakland 1,059 12/30/2021 $350,000
1181 78th Ave, Oakland 1,477 01/31/2022
1274 79th Ave, Oakland 2,142 02/11/2008
1266 79th Ave, Oakland 10/16/2017 $45,000
1179 78th Ave, Oakland 1,097 12/09/2022 $450,000
1196 79th Ave, Oakland 1,321 05/24/2001 $180,000

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