| Primary address | 261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94611 |
| County | Alameda |
| Parcel ID | 50-4601-33-1 |
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| Sale date | 04/28/2020 |
| Sale price | $2,600,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $30,110 |
| Building sqft | 2,951 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.48 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Low Density Residential (R) |
| School district | Piedmont Unified SCH |
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261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,951 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,559,093, the tax amount paid for 261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 is $30,192.
When was 261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold?261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold in 11/15/2024.
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $30,192 |
| Current property tax | $30,110 |
| Market value | $2,559,093 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Scenic Avenue, 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 | $2,559,093 | 1.1798 | $30,192 | +0.93% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,508,924 | 1.1923 | $29,914 | +1.40% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,459,737 | 1.1994 | $29,502 | +2.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,411,509 | 1.1881 | $28,651 | +5.43% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,364,241 | 1.1494 | $27,175 | +45.02% |
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havens Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 439 | 0.40 |
| St. Theresa School | NR | Private | K-8 | 255 | 0.44 |
| Piedmont Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.53 | |
| Piedmont Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.59 | |
| Aurora School | NR | Private | K-5 | 103 | 0.60 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Theresa School | NR | Private | K-8 | 255 | 0.44 |
| Piedmont Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.53 | |
| Piedmont Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.59 | |
| Piedmont Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 512 | 0.64 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-8 | 345 | 0.71 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 763 | 0.53 |
| Piedmont Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.53 | |
| Millennium High Alternative School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 61 | 0.59 |
| Piedmont Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.59 | |
| Holy Names High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 152 | 0.60 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 Scenic Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Wildwood Ave, Oakland | 2,500 | 06/10/1992 | $419,000 |
| 257 Scenic Ave, Oakland | 1,921 | 07/12/2022 | |
| 255 Park View Ave, Oakland | 2,572 | 03/12/2020 | |
| 130 Magnolia Ave, Oakland | 1,442 | 05/15/2014 | |
| 211 Palm Dr, Oakland | 1,762 | 12/09/2005 | $1,227,000 |
| 118 Magnolia Ave, Oakland | 2,279 | 12/27/2001 | |
| 1166 Winsor Ave, Oakland | 1,942 | 12/29/2017 | $1,450,000 |
| 1135 Winsor Ave, Oakland | 2,413 | 02/04/2021 | |
| 233 Park View Ave, Oakland | 1,950 | 02/20/2025 | $3,000,000 |
| 231 Park View Ave, Oakland | 1,449 | 11/09/2020 | $1,702,000 |
| 239 Park View Ave, Oakland | 1,606 | 06/17/2024 | |
| 237 Park View Ave, Oakland | 2,815 | 10/05/2012 | |
| 362 Magnolia Ave, Oakland | 1,715 | ||
| 221 Wildwood Ave, Oakland | 3,279 | 06/04/2020 | |
| 235 Wildwood Ave, Oakland | 3,234 | 11/26/2012 | |
| 1125 Winsor Ave, Oakland | 1,409 | 02/03/2021 | |
| 1133 Winsor Ave, Oakland | 1,740 | 05/19/2025 | |
| 210 Magnolia Ave, Oakland | 2,091 | 07/24/2019 | |
| 419 Hillside CT, Oakland | 5,094 | 01/08/2015 | |
| 235 Park View Ave, Oakland | 3,312 | 02/23/2017 |