| Primary address | 278 38th Street, Oakland |
| Alternate address(es) | 276 38th St 280 38th St |
| Zip code | 94611 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Piedmont Avenue |
| Parcel ID | 12-983-10 |
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| Sale date | 05/24/2022 |
| Sale price | $1,300,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $17,540 |
| Building sqft | 2,654 |
| Total sqft | 2,654 |
| Building class | 4 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2400 or Unknown Legal (2700) |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 6 |
| Year built | 1906 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 9 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Zoning district | Mixed Housing (RM-3) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1906 and has a total of 2,654 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,379,560, the tax amount paid for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 is $17,629.
When was 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold?278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold in 09/23/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 6 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $17,629 |
| Current property tax | $17,540 |
| Market value | $1,379,560 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 38th Street, 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 | $1,379,560 | 1.2779 | $17,629 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,352,520 | 1.2603 | $17,046 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,326,000 | 1.3722 | $18,195 | +20.12% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,099,980 | 1.3771 | $15,148 | +2.23% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,078,414 | 1.3741 | $14,818 | +1.06% |
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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 278 38th Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wind Academy | NR | Private | 4-12 | 20 | 0.27 |
| Pacific Boychoir Academy | NR | Private | 3-8 | 27 | 0.30 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.30 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.30 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wind Academy | NR | Private | 4-12 | 20 | 0.27 |
| Pacific Boychoir Academy | NR | Private | 3-8 | 27 | 0.30 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.30 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.39 |
| St. Leo the Great School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 237 | 0.41 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wind Academy | NR | Private | 4-12 | 20 | 0.27 |
| Oakland Technical High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,796 | 0.46 |
| SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.53 |
| Oakland International High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 313 | 0.57 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.71 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 38th Street, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 38th St, Oakland | 1,118 | 02/22/2022 | |
| 3819 Cerrito Ave, Oakland | 1,263 | 08/10/2023 | |
| 348 38th St, Oakland | 1,384 | 03/07/2019 | |
| 3789 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,714 | 08/14/1997 | |
| 3906 Webster St, Oakland | 1,047 | 04/25/2025 | $675,000 |
| 215 40th St, Oakland | 1,354 | 02/06/2026 | |
| 340 38th St, Oakland | 850 | ||
| 257 38th St, Oakland | 2,913 | 05/17/2016 | |
| 274 38th St, Oakland | 3,003 | 11/13/2009 | $715,000 |
| 3801 Cerrito Ave, Oakland | 1,069 | 05/11/2021 | $1,350,000 |
| 266 38th St, Oakland | 1,118 | 04/22/2022 | |
| 3816 Manila Ave, Oakland | 866 | 03/07/2019 | |
| 3805 Broadway, Oakland | |||
| 3771 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,760 | 07/01/2015 | |
| 284 38th St, Oakland | 3,160 | 12/12/2012 | $366,000 |
| 3810 Broadway, Oakland | 3,063 | 12/22/2025 | $2,800,000 |
| 3934 Broadway, Oakland | 2,998 | 09/19/2025 | $650,000 |
| 3784 Broadway, Oakland | 2,456 | 01/22/2021 | $2,569,000 |
| 378 38th St, Oakland | 1,173 | 03/29/2001 | $305,000 |
| 3822 Manila Ave, Oakland | 19,000 | 03/07/2019 |