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5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 Property Information

5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland
Zip code 94611
County Alameda
Neighborhood Merriewood
Parcel ID 48G-7421-9

Sales & Tax Overview for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

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Sale date 12/04/2020
Sale price $1,150,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,818

Lot & Building Information for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

Building sqft 1,779
Building class 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)
Acreage 0.2
Units 2
Year built 1925
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Hillside (RH-4)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

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About 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611?

5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,779 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,244,782, the tax amount paid for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 is $15,907.

When was 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold in 12/04/2020 for $1,150,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/04/2020 $1,150,000
04/18/2018 $1,119,000
10/12/2001 $490,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/05/2024 Notice
12/04/2020 Deed of trust 12/01/2050
12/04/2020 Grant Deed
10/25/2019 Deed of Trust 11/01/2049
10/25/2019 Interspousal Transfer Deed
10/25/2019 Grant Deed
04/18/2018 Deed of Trust 05/01/2048
04/18/2018 Grant Deed
04/18/2018 Appointment of Trustee
04/02/2015 Trust Transfer Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $15,907
Current property tax $15,818
Market value $1,244,782

Assessment History for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,244,782 1.2779 $15,907 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,220,380 1.2603 $15,380 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,196,460 1.3722 $16,418 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,173,000 1.3771 $16,153 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,150,000 1.3741 $15,802 -1.17%

Permits for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
04/15/2023
04/15/2023
03/24/2023
07/20/2021
09/05/2020
06/30/2020
05/14/2020
07/12/2018
05/16/2018
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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Thornhill Elementary School 7 Public K-5 383 0.14
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.34
Montclair Elementary School 7 Public K-5 534 0.47
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 0.54
Aurora School NR Private K-5 103 1.06

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.34
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 0.54
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.09
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.20
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 65 1.32

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.34
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.07
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 1.52
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 1.52
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.60

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Neighbors for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5961 Thornhill Drive, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5953 Thornhill Dr, Oakland 1,800 10/17/2018 $1,210,000
5643 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,260 07/09/2024
942 Aquarius Way, Oakland 3,022 08/23/2018
5671 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,633 03/20/2015 $720,000
5900 Marden Ln, Oakland 1,197 04/06/2026 $1,275,000
1029 Aquarius Way, Oakland 2,358 03/19/2015
5591 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,418 04/29/2021
5545 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,538 08/23/2006 $660,000
5915 Thornhill Dr, Oakland 1,037 10/26/2023 $950,000
5701 Grisborne Ave, Oakland 1,505 10/16/2024
5665 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,149 08/18/2004 $600,000
1130 Mountain Blvd, Oakland 2,000 12/22/2014 $950,000
5635 Grisborne Ave, Oakland 2,155 05/30/2025 $1,905,000
5748 Florence Ter, Oakland 1,053 01/10/2006 $792,500
5744 Grisborne Ave, Oakland 1,114 08/01/2024 $1,125,000
5759 Thornhill Dr, Oakland 2,045 01/15/2025
5922 Marden Ln, Oakland 1,400 12/05/2018
5925 Thornhill Dr, Oakland 1,315 04/13/2023 $1,500,000
921 Aquarius Way, Oakland 4,004 03/04/2020
5945 Marden Ln, Oakland 1,269 12/20/2024 $1,275,000

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