| Primary address | 4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94610 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Crocker Highland |
| Parcel ID | 11-868-46 |
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| Sale date | 06/18/2014 |
| Sale price | $897,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $14,051 |
| Building sqft | 2,114 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Residential Detached Unit (RD-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1915 and has a total of 2,114 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,099,551, the tax amount paid for 4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is $14,051.
When was 4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold?4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 10/25/2021.
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Access detailed property tax data for 4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $14,051 |
| Market value | $1,099,551 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 4242 Balfour 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 | $1,099,551 | 1.2779 | $14,051 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,077,995 | 1.2603 | $13,586 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,056,863 | 1.3722 | $14,502 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,036,141 | 1.3771 | $14,269 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,015,834 | 1.3741 | $13,959 | +1.07% |
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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 4242 Balfour 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Highlands Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 422 | 0.32 |
| Wildwood Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 264 | 0.44 |
| Piedmont Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.63 | |
| Piedmont Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.66 | |
| Havens Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 439 | 0.81 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 512 | 0.58 |
| Piedmont Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.63 | |
| Piedmont Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.66 | |
| Edna Brewer Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 0.75 |
| The Renaissance School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 177 | 1.15 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.55 |
| Piedmont Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.63 | |
| Millennium High Alternative School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 61 | 0.63 |
| Piedmont Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.66 | |
| Piedmont High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 763 | 0.67 |
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Here are the neighbors for 4242 Balfour Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 864 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland | 3,207 | 12/29/2014 | |
| 830 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland | 1,199 | 11/03/2020 | |
| 818 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland | 2,074 | 10/10/2022 | |
| 4228 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,986 | 10/27/2021 | |
| 4160 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,632 | 04/26/2019 | $2,000,000 |
| 4022 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 3,362 | 08/18/2025 | $1,888,000 |
| 812 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland | 1,412 | 05/07/2003 | |
| 782 Calmar Ave, Oakland | 3,066 | 02/04/2005 | $100,000 |
| 4200 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,610 | 09/12/2023 | $2,450,000 |
| 806 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland | 1,360 | 02/07/2022 | |
| 4266 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,407 | 11/04/2024 | |
| 719 Walavista Ave, Oakland | 1,650 | 09/16/2025 | $1,620,000 |
| 824 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland | 1,755 | 09/08/2021 | $1,685,000 |
| 796 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland | 2,484 | 09/17/2020 | |
| 4110 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,336 | 08/16/2022 | |
| 4212 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,071 | 11/01/2017 | $1,360,000 |
| 4050 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 1,556 | 05/01/2024 | |
| 4248 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,036 | 04/13/2016 | |
| 4220 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 3,809 | 02/11/2021 | |
| 4040 Balfour Ave, Oakland | 2,730 | 04/06/2016 |