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6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 Property Information

6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland
Zip code 94611
County Alameda
Neighborhood Merriewood
Parcel ID 48G-7433-9

Sales & Tax Overview for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

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Sale date 09/06/2019
Sale price $955,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,257

Lot & Building Information for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

Building sqft 1,344
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.15
Units 1
Year built 1979
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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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 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

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About 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611?

6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1979 and has a total of 1,344 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,044,415, the tax amount paid for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 is $13,346.

When was 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold?

6946 Balsam Way, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold in 09/06/2023.

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Past Sales & Property History for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/06/2019 $955,000
02/22/2013 $480,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/06/2023 Trust Transfer Deed
04/19/2021 Deed of trust 05/01/2051
09/06/2019 Deed of Trust 10/01/2049
09/06/2019 Grant Deed
12/08/2017 Deed of Trust
01/27/2017 Deed of Trust
12/06/2016 Deed of Trust 01/01/2047
12/06/2016 Subordination (Deed of Trust)
10/13/2015 Deed of Trust
06/24/2014 Deed of Trust
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Property Taxes for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,347
Current property tax $13,257
Market value $1,044,415

Assessment History for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,044,415 1.2779 $13,347 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,023,941 1.2603 $12,905 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,003,867 1.3722 $13,775 +1.64%
2022-2023 $984,184 1.3771 $13,553 +2.22%
2021-2022 $964,893 1.3741 $13,259 +1.07%

Permits for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/02/2021
10/26/2020
07/21/2020
08/13/2019
06/14/2019
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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)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.71
Thornhill Elementary School 7 Public K-5 383 0.94
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 1.16
Kaiser Early Childhood Center NR Public K 68 1.17
Montclair Elementary School 7 Public K-5 534 1.26

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.71
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 1.16
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.31
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.37
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.42

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.71
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.31
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.31
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.58
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 2.15

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Neighbors for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 6946 Balsam Way, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
6415 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 2,585 07/30/2018
6581 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 1,120
6500 Valley View Rd, Oakland 990 05/01/2023
6461 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 840 10/02/2012
6391 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 1,680 04/30/2021 $930,000
6427 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland 2,814 02/07/2020
6252 Robin Hood Way, Oakland 2,023 01/12/2024
6407 Valley View Rd, Oakland 765 08/24/2022 $670,000
6233 Robin Hood Way, Oakland 1,295 08/18/2014
6445 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 984 07/13/2020 $975,000
6421 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 1,293 09/09/2020 $1,200,000
6341 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland 1,717 08/27/2025 $1,175,000
6409 Pinehaven Rd, Oakland 1,574 10/23/2020
6407 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 1,860 10/09/2020
6363 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 2,563 09/03/2024
6022 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 492 09/19/2025 $582,000
6444 Valley View Rd, Oakland 1,765 06/05/2023
6401 Heather Ridge Way, Oakland 1,793 02/03/2021 $785,000
6476 Valley View Rd, Oakland 2,238 04/19/2019 $1,150,000
6166 Valley View Rd, Oakland 3,177 05/19/2025 $1,710,000

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