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685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Cary Ave

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Property type

Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)

Year built

1965

Acreage

0.26

Sale price

$1,278,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
685 Cary Ave
Oakland, CA 94603
Zip code
94603
Neighborhood
Brookfield Village
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
45-5367-5-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/10/2017
Sale price
$1,278,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$18,557
Building
Property type
Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units
Building sq. ft.
5,944
Stories
2
Year built
1965
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1966
Rooms
35
Elevator
Lot
Acreage
0.26
Lot sq. ft.
11,326
Parking
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
7

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/10/2017 $1,278,000 XXX XXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXX XXXX; XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/03/2008 $835,000 XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/02/1994 $240,000 XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/18/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee
X X X XXX X X X XXX
07/10/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX
07/10/2017 Grant Deed X X X XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/03/2008 Deed XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
05/02/1994 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/03/1990 Deed XXXXX, X XXXXXX, XXXXXX & XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$18,557
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,452,129
Land value
$637,173
Building value
$814,956

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,452,129 1.2779 $18,557 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,423,656 1.2603 $17,942 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,395,744 1.3722 $19,152 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,368,382 1.3771 $18,844 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,341,555 1.3741 $18,434 +0.91%
2020-2021 $1,329,773 1.3737 $18,267 +2.36%
2019-2020 $1,303,738 1.3688 $17,846 +2.16%
2018-2019 $1,278,213 1.3666 $17,468 +37.62%
2017-2018 $941,225 1.3486 $12,693 +12.04%
2016-2017 $922,802 1.2277 $11,329 -8.72%

Permit information for 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/09/2024
06/12/2017

*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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Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
35,742
Median age
34.8
Average household income
$89,908
Family households
72.0%
People per household (average)
3.36
Occupied housing units
10,527
Owner-occupied units
47.9%
Median year structure built
1950
Median value mortgaged units
$625,200
Median value unmortgaged units
$586,300

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

The development at 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 has a total of 5,944 square feet.

When was 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 was last sold on 07/10/2017 for $1,278,000.

What is the assessed value of 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 is currently assessed at $1,452,129.

What are the property taxes for 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

The property taxes for 685 Cary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 total $18,556.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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