| Primary address | 6956 Balsam Way, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94611 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Merriewood |
| Parcel ID | 48G-7433-12 |
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| Sale date | 05/02/1990 |
| Sale price | $412,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,597 |
| Building sqft | 2,321 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.19 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1989 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Residential Hillside (RH-4) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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6956 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1989 and has a total of 2,321 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 6956 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $757,964, the tax amount paid for 6956 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 is $9,686.
When was 6956 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold?6956 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold in 02/07/2008.
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Access detailed property tax data for 6956 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $9,686 |
| Current property tax | $9,597 |
| Market value | $757,964 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 6956 Balsam Way, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $757,964 | 1.2779 | $9,686 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $743,103 | 1.2603 | $9,365 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $728,534 | 1.3722 | $9,997 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $714,251 | 1.3771 | $9,836 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $700,247 | 1.3741 | $9,622 | +1.06% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doulos Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 6 | 0.70 |
| Thornhill Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 383 | 0.92 |
| Corpus Christi Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 258 | 1.13 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center | NR | Public | K | 68 | 1.20 |
| Montclair Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 534 | 1.24 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doulos Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 6 | 0.70 |
| Corpus Christi Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 258 | 1.13 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 1.33 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-8 | 345 | 1.37 |
| St. Theresa School | NR | Private | K-8 | 255 | 1.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doulos Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 6 | 0.70 |
| Holy Names High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 152 | 1.31 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 1.33 |
| The College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 362 | 1.60 |
| Piedmont High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 763 | 2.15 |
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