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685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Fairmount Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1909

Acreage

0.72

Sale price

$735,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
685 Fairmount Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
Zip code
94611
Neighborhood
Piedmont Avenue
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
12-934-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/26/2012
Sale price
$735,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$3,240
Current property tax
$3,151
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,212
Stories
15
Year built
1909
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1916
Rooms
13
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
0.72
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
55 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/2012 $735,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
06/17/1994 $202,000 XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/28/2023 Ucc amendment(3&+ pgs) XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XX
06/12/2018 Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS) XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XX
11/20/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
10/26/2012 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/26/2012 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
10/25/2005 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
12/30/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXX X
03/05/2002 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
06/17/1994 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$3,240
Current property tax
$3,151
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$253,552
Land value
$139,455
Building value
$114,097

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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 $248,582 1.2779 $3,177 +3.42%
2024-2025 $243,710 1.2603 $3,071 -6.32%
2023-2024 $238,932 1.3722 $3,279 +1.64%
2022-2023 $234,247 1.3771 $3,226 +2.21%
2021-2022 $229,655 1.3741 $3,156 +1.07%
2020-2021 $227,302 1.3737 $3,122 +19.62%
2019-2020 $222,847 1.1713 $2,610 -12.58%
2018-2019 $218,479 1.3666 $2,986 +3.36%
2017-2018 $214,196 1.3486 $2,889 +3.80%
2016-2017 $209,996 1.3252 $2,783 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/01/2022
11/04/2020
05/15/2018
05/15/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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)
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.26
Beach Elementary School 8 Public K-5 288 0.37
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.40
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.40
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.40
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.41
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.42
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.85
Wildwood Elementary School 8 Public K-5 264 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.26
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.40
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.40
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.41
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.65
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.76
Piedmont Middle School 9 Public 6-8 512 0.99
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 0.99
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 1.06
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.26
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.66
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.83
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.83
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.86
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.87
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 0.99
Millennium High Alternative School 8 Public 9-12 61 0.99
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.02
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 1.05

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Neighbors for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA

3924 Robley Ter, Oakland 220 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 655 Oakland Ave, Oakland 240 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 3936 Robley Ter, Oakland 212 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 687 Fairmount Ave, Oakland 743 Oakland Ave, Oakland 691 Fairmount Ave, Oakland 226 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 102 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 248 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 753 Kingston Ave, Oakland 657 Fairmount Ave, Oakland 90 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 200 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 130 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 751 Kingston Ave, Oakland 122 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland 241 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1909.

What is the total square footage of 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 2,212 square feet.

When was 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold on 10/26/2012 for $735,000.

What is the assessed value of 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $248,582.

What are the property taxes for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 685 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 total $3,176.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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