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838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 - Property report

Also known as: 838 21st St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1901

Acreage

0.06

Sale price

$5,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
838 21st St
Oakland, CA 94607
Zip code
94607
Neighborhood
Ralph Bunche
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
3-27-36

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/07/1995
Sale price
$5,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$934
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
951
Stories
1
Year built
1901
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.06
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
76 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/07/1995 $5,500 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/13/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/05/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/16/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
08/06/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
08/06/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/01/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX
11/07/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXX X & XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$934
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$73,090
Land value
$24,917
Building value
$48,173

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 $73,090 1.2779 $934 +3.42%
2024-2025 $71,657 1.2603 $903 -6.32%
2023-2024 $70,252 1.3722 $964 +1.64%
2022-2023 $68,875 1.3771 $948 +2.21%
2021-2022 $67,525 1.3741 $928 +1.08%
2020-2021 $66,833 1.3737 $918 +2.37%
2019-2020 $65,522 1.3688 $897 +2.16%
2018-2019 $64,238 1.3666 $878 +3.36%
2017-2018 $62,979 1.3486 $849 +19.42%
2016-2017 $61,744 1.1519 $711 -14.35%

Permit information for 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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)
KIPP Bridge Academy 6 Charter K-8 509 0.17
St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. NR Private K-12 37 0.36
E.M. University of Science & Technology School NR Private K-12 0 0.37
Elijah's University for Self-Development School NR Private K-10 0 0.38
Lotus Blossom Academy NR Private K-5 0 0.41
Lafayette Elementary School NR Public 3-5 83 0.41
Oakland Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.42
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 0.49
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School 2 Public K-5 347 0.57
Hoover Elementary School 3 Public K-5 262 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
KIPP Bridge Academy 6 Charter K-8 509 0.17
St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. NR Private K-12 37 0.36
E.M. University of Science & Technology School NR Private K-12 0 0.37
Elijah's University for Self-Development School NR Private K-10 0 0.38
Oakland Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.42
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 0.49
Oakland School for the Arts 7 Charter 6-12 779 0.49
West Oakland Middle School 3 Public 6-8 178 0.52
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 0.75
Lambo Academy International NR Private 8-12 6 0.90
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. NR Private K-12 37 0.36
E.M. University of Science & Technology School NR Private K-12 0 0.37
Elijah's University for Self-Development School NR Private K-10 0 0.38
Mcclymonds High School 3 Public 9-12 281 0.41
Oakland Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.42
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 0.49
Oakland School for the Arts 7 Charter 6-12 779 0.49
Ralph J. Bunche High School 3 Public 9-12 48 0.52
Clickstudy International NR Private 9-12 0 0.73
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.74

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607?

The development at 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607?

838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 has a total of 951 square feet.

When was 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 last sold and what was the sale price?

838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 was last sold on 11/07/1995 for $5,500.

What is the assessed value of 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607?

838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 is currently assessed at $73,090.

What are the property taxes for 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607?

The property taxes for 838 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 total $934.

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