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5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 5541 Taft Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1904

Acreage

0.97

Sale price

$530,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5541 Taft Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
48A-7044-36

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/04/1999
Sale price
$530,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,830
Current property tax
$10,740
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,504
Stories
15
Year built
1904
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
0.97
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/04/1999 $530,000 XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
04/15/1993 $301,000 XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/28/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/07/2001 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X
05/04/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X
04/15/1993 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5541 Taft Avenue, 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
$10,830
Current property tax
$10,740
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$847,453
Land value
$254,236
Building value
$593,217

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 $830,838 1.2779 $10,617 +3.42%
2024-2025 $814,551 1.2603 $10,266 -6.32%
2023-2024 $798,581 1.3722 $10,958 +1.64%
2022-2023 $782,925 1.3771 $10,782 +2.22%
2021-2022 $767,577 1.3741 $10,547 +1.06%
2020-2021 $759,707 1.3737 $10,436 +19.63%
2019-2020 $744,814 1.1713 $8,724 -12.58%
2018-2019 $730,211 1.3666 $9,979 +3.36%
2017-2018 $715,897 1.3486 $9,655 +3.80%
2016-2017 $701,862 1.3252 $9,301 -1.46%

Permit information for 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/25/2023
11/04/2020
09/29/2020

*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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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.65
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.71
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.73
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.75
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.75
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.86
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.86
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.87
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 0.89
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.89
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.26
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.43
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.75
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.87
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.88
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 0.89
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.94
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 1.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.43
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.67
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.75
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.88
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.89
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.02
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 1.08
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.41
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.41
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 1.59

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1904.

What is the total square footage of 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 2,504 square feet.

When was 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the sale price?

5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold on 05/04/1999 for $530,000.

What is the assessed value of 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $847,453.

What are the property taxes for 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 5541 Taft Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 total $10,829.

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