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6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 6856 Balsam Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1979

Acreage

2.88

Sale price

$425,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
6856 Balsam Way
Oakland, CA 94611
Zip code
94611
Neighborhood
Merriewood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
48G-7433-2-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/14/2000
Sale price
$425,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$8,514
Current property tax
$8,424
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,852
Stories
20
Year built
1979
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1981
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
25
Lot
Acreage
2.88
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Hillside (RH-4)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
6 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
17 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
19 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/14/2000 $425,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/30/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX X XX
09/30/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/30/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX X
02/27/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX
06/14/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 6856 Balsam Way, 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
$8,514
Current property tax
$8,424
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$666,237
Land value
$199,871
Building value
$466,366

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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 $653,177 1.2779 $8,347 +3.42%
2024-2025 $640,372 1.2603 $8,071 -6.32%
2023-2024 $627,817 1.3722 $8,615 +1.64%
2022-2023 $615,510 1.3771 $8,476 +2.22%
2021-2022 $603,444 1.3741 $8,292 +1.07%
2020-2021 $597,260 1.3737 $8,205 +2.36%
2019-2020 $585,551 1.3688 $8,015 +2.16%
2018-2019 $574,072 1.3666 $7,845 +3.36%
2017-2018 $562,818 1.3486 $7,590 +1.83%
2016-2017 $551,785 1.3508 $7,454 +0.44%
Permits

Permit information for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/22/2026

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.71
Thornhill Elementary School 7 Public K-5 383 0.97
Kaiser Early Childhood Center NR Public K 68 1.12
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 1.20
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
Aurora School NR Private K-5 103 1.27
Montclair Elementary School 7 Public K-5 534 1.28
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.34
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.40
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 1.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.71
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 1.20
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.34
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.40
Montera Middle School 5 Public 6-8 642 2.15
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 65 2.15
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 2.16
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 2.21
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 2.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.71
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.29
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.54
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 2.15
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 2.16
Millennium High Alternative School 8 Public 9-12 61 2.23
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 2.23
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 2.25
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 2.65

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Neighbors for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

6956 Balsam Way, Oakland 17066 Broadway Ter, Oakland 18041 Broadway Ter, Oakland 7047 Balsam Way, Oakland 6518 Gwin Rd, Oakland 6790 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland 6950 Balsam Way, Oakland 6323 Valley View Rd, Oakland 13075 Broadway Ter, Oakland 6535 Valley View Rd, Oakland 6911 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland 7055 Balsam Way, Oakland 6467 Valley View Rd, Oakland 6876 The Turn, Oakland 6745 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland 6559 Farallon Way, Oakland 6519 Valley View Rd, Oakland 6461 Valley View Rd, Oakland 6949 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland 6619 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1979.

What is the total square footage of 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 1,852 square feet.

When was 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the sale price?

6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold on 06/14/2000 for $425,000.

What is the assessed value of 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $666,237.

What are the property taxes for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 6856 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 total $8,513.

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