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278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 276 38th St

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Property type

4 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2400 or Unknown Legal (2700)

Year built

1906

Acreage

0.13

Sale price

$1,300,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
278 38th St
Oakland, CA 94611
Alternate address(es)
276 38th St
280 38th St
Zip code
94611
Neighborhood
Piedmont Avenue
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
12-983-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/24/2022
Sale price
$1,300,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$17,629
Current property tax
$17,540
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
4 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2400 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,654
Stories
2
Year built
1906
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1916
Rooms
13
Elevator
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
5
Lot
Acreage
0.13
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-3)
Units
6

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/24/2022 $1,300,000 XXXX XXXXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXX X XX; XXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXX X XX; XXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXX X XX
08/25/2004 $837,500 XXXX, XXXX X XX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
09/25/1998 $400,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/23/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X XX
05/24/2022 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/24/2022 Grant Deed XXXX & XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/09/2013 Grant Deed XXXX XXX X XXXX & XXXX XXXXX
08/09/2013 Deed of Trust XXXX XXX X XXXX
08/09/2013 Grant Deed XXXX & XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX X
08/17/2005 Deed XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX X XX
08/25/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXX, XXXX X XX
09/25/1998 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
10/24/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 38th 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
Base tax
$17,629
Current property tax
$17,540
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,379,560
Land value
$413,868
Building value
$965,692

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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 $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%
2020-2021 $1,067,360 1.3737 $14,662 +19.62%
2019-2020 $1,046,438 1.1713 $12,257 -12.58%
2018-2019 $1,025,928 1.3666 $14,020 +3.36%
2017-2018 $1,005,820 1.3486 $13,564 +3.80%
2016-2017 $986,105 1.3252 $13,068 +27.61%
Permits

Permit information for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/04/2025
04/09/2024
07/26/2023
07/25/2023
05/22/2022

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

FEMA flood zones
X
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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 0.27
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
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.49
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.59
Beach Elementary School 8 Public K-5 288 0.68
Hoover Elementary School 3 Public K-5 262 1.01
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.81
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.95
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.74
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.95
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 1.10
St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. NR Private K-12 37 1.11
Elijah's University for Self-Development School NR Private K-10 0 1.13

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Neighbors for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA

260 38th St, Oakland 3819 Cerrito Ave, Oakland 348 38th St, Oakland 3789 Manila Ave, Oakland 3906 Webster St, Oakland 215 40th St, Oakland 340 38th St, Oakland 257 38th St, Oakland 274 38th St, Oakland 3801 Cerrito Ave, Oakland 266 38th St, Oakland 3816 Manila Ave, Oakland 3805 Broadway, Oakland 3771 Manila Ave, Oakland 284 38th St, Oakland 3810 Broadway, Oakland 3934 Broadway, Oakland 3784 Broadway, Oakland 378 38th St, Oakland 3822 Manila Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 38th Street, 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 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1906.

What is the total square footage of 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 2,654 square feet.

When was 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold on 05/24/2022 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $1,379,560.

What are the property taxes for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 278 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 total $17,629.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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