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3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94610
County Alameda
Neighborhood Crocker Highland
Parcel ID 11-872-13

Sales & Tax Overview for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 03/10/1995
Sale price $340,000
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Current property tax $7,254

Lot & Building Information for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 3,692
Building class Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)
Acreage 0.13
Units 4
Year built 1921
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-1)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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About 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1921 and has a total of 3,692 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $574,622, the tax amount paid for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is $7,343.

When was 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold?

3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 01/05/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/10/1995 $340,000

Title Documents for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/05/2021 Grant Deed
01/04/2021 Appointment of trustee
06/12/2019 Grant Deed
08/05/2013 Deed of Trust 08/01/2043
08/05/2013 Affidavit of Death
03/10/1995 Deed
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Property Taxes for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $7,343
Current property tax $7,254
Market value $574,622

Assessment History for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3617 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 $574,622 1.2779 $7,343 +3.42%
2024-2025 $563,356 1.2603 $7,100 -6.32%
2023-2024 $552,312 1.3722 $7,579 +1.64%
2022-2023 $541,484 1.3771 $7,457 +2.22%
2021-2022 $530,868 1.3741 $7,295 +1.07%

Permits for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

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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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Risk

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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)
Wildwood Elementary School 8 Public K-5 264 0.56
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.62
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.62
Cleveland Elementary School 6 Public K-5 371 0.63
Crocker Highlands Elementary School 8 Public K-5 422 0.70

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Piedmont Middle School 9 Public 6-8 512 0.74
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 0.79
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 0.86
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 0.88
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 1.09

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.31
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.48
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.59
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.59
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 0.79

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Neighbors for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 3617 Balfour Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3701 Balfour Ave, Oakland 2,880 12/03/2025
727 Rosal Ave, Oakland 2,114 05/28/2020
3612 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 8,492 05/25/2017 $2,550,000
668 Calmar Ave, Oakland 2,570 02/03/1998
662 Calmar Ave, Oakland 2,515 03/13/2026 $2,166,500
611 Rosal Ave, Oakland 1,266 11/06/2014
3774 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 2,048 06/17/2025 $1,075,000
3600 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 12,875 04/10/2015
3717 Balfour Ave, Oakland 1,713 03/15/2004
3720 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 2,491 05/04/2023
636 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland 2,711 10/31/2006
628 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland 2,586 08/27/2007
3709 Balfour Ave, Oakland 2,406 12/31/2009
3725 Balfour Ave, Oakland 3,158 02/14/2023
3714 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 2,009
3741 Balfour Ave, Oakland 2,759 02/10/2021
3749 Balfour Ave, Oakland 2,387 11/10/2025
707 Rosal Ave, Oakland 1,822 04/12/2021
656 Calmar Ave, Oakland 1,717 01/08/2021
620 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland 1,834 06/02/2015

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