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489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603 - Property report

Also known as: 489 Clara St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1942

Acreage

0.93

Sale price

$500,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
489 Clara St
Oakland, CA 94603
Zip code
94603
Neighborhood
Brookfield Village
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
45-5291-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/04/2020
Sale price
$500,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$6,390
Current property tax
$6,300
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
800
Stories
10
Year built
1942
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
10
Lot
Acreage
0.93
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/07/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/04/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/04/2020 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/11/2006 Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
10/20/2003 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
10/20/2003 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX XXXX-XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
07/20/2001 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXX
06/29/1994 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 489 Clara Street, 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
Base tax
$6,390
Current property tax
$6,300
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$500,000
Land value
$150,000
Building value
$350,000

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 $546,814 1.2779 $6,988 +3.42%
2024-2025 $536,094 1.2603 $6,756 -6.32%
2023-2024 $525,584 1.3722 $7,212 +1.64%
2022-2023 $515,280 1.3771 $7,096 +2.22%
2021-2022 $505,180 1.3741 $6,942 +57.38%
2020-2021 $321,100 1.3737 $4,411 +2.37%
2019-2020 $314,803 1.3688 $4,309 +2.16%
2018-2019 $308,631 1.3666 $4,218 +13.73%
2017-2018 $275,000 1.3486 $3,709 +34.26%
2016-2017 $225,000 1.2277 $2,762 +1.15%

Permit information for 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/27/2020
07/20/2017
07/20/2017

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brookfield Elementary School 3 Public K-5 148 0.13
Lighthouse Community Charter School 4 Charter K-8 544 0.42
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.57
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy 3 Public K-5 203 0.76
Esperanza Elementary School 3 Public K-5 422 0.76
Madison Park Academy Tk-5 6 Public K-5 245 0.85
New Highland Academy 2 Public K-5 447 1.18
Rise Community School NR Public K-5 180 1.18
Aspire Monarch Academy 4 Charter K-5 392 1.19
Encompass Academy Elementary 4 Public K-5 310 1.20
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lighthouse Community Charter School 4 Charter K-8 544 0.42
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.57
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy 5 Charter 6-12 451 0.63
Madison Park Academy 6-12 3 Public 6-12 674 0.80
Ile Omode School NR Private PK-8 108 1.30
Alliance Academy NR Public 6-8 287 1.42
Elmhurst United Middle 3 Public 6-8 766 1.42
Anchor Education NR Private 3-12 28 1.54
Oakland Unity Middle 6 Charter 6-8 59 1.59
Acts Christian Academy NR Private K-8 136 1.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lighthouse Community Charter High School 6 Charter 9-12 307 0.43
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.57
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy 5 Charter 6-12 451 0.63
Madison Park Academy 6-12 3 Public 6-12 674 0.80
Anchor Education NR Private 3-12 28 1.54
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 1.70
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 1.78
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 1.99
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 2.00
Castlemont High 2 Public 9-12 680 2.09

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603?

The development at 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603 was built in 1942.

What is the total square footage of 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603?

489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603 has a total of 800 square feet.

When was 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603 last sold and what was the sale price?

489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603 was last sold on 02/04/2020 for $500,000.

What is the assessed value of 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603?

489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603 is currently assessed at $546,814.

What are the property taxes for 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603?

The property taxes for 489 Clara Street, Oakland, CA 94603 total $6,987.

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