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257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 257 38th St

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Property type

3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600)

Year built

1908

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$975,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
257 38th St
Oakland, CA 94611
Zip code
94611
Neighborhood
Piedmont Avenue
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
12-984-8

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/01/2006
Sale price
$975,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$16,692
Current property tax
$16,602
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,913
Stories
2
Year built
1908
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-3)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/01/2006 $975,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X
04/08/1997 $212,500 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/17/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX & XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/17/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
11/19/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
11/19/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/15/2014 Cancellation (Agency Documents XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX
09/04/2013 Notice XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX
09/01/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/01/2006 Deed XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X
09/01/2006 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
05/26/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 257 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
$16,692
Current property tax
$16,602
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,306,187
Land value
$391,856
Building value
$914,331

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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 $1,306,187 1.2779 $16,692 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,280,584 1.2603 $16,139 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,255,477 1.3722 $17,228 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,230,868 1.3771 $16,950 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,206,737 1.3741 $16,582 +1.07%
2020-2021 $1,194,364 1.3737 $16,407 +19.62%
2019-2020 $1,170,954 1.1713 $13,715 -12.58%
2018-2019 $1,148,003 1.3666 $15,689 +3.36%
2017-2018 $1,125,500 1.3486 $15,178 +9.08%
2016-2017 $1,050,000 1.3252 $13,915 +7.27%
Permits

Permit information for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/31/2023
04/27/2023

*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

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 0.28
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.32
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.33
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.33
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.42
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.50
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.64
Beach Elementary School 8 Public K-5 288 0.65
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.28
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.32
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.33
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.42
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.44
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.76
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.98
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.28
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.51
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.57
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.62
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.72
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.76
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.98
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 1.05
St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. NR Private K-12 37 1.10
Elijah's University for Self-Development School NR Private K-10 0 1.12

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Neighbors for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA

3789 Manila Ave, Oakland 3989 Howe St, Oakland 3843 Howe St, Oakland 348 38th St, Oakland 215 40th St, Oakland 211 40th St, Oakland 3857 Howe St, Oakland 340 38th St, Oakland 274 38th St, Oakland 3918 Cerrito Ave, Oakland 266 38th St, Oakland 3900 Cerrito Ave, Oakland 278 38th St, Oakland 3826 Cerrito Ave, Oakland 3912 Cerrito Ave, Oakland 378 38th St, Oakland 3784 Broadway, Oakland 3934 Broadway, Oakland 3810 Broadway, Oakland 284 38th St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 2,913 square feet.

When was 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the sale price?

257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold on 09/01/2006 for $975,000.

What is the assessed value of 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $1,306,187.

What are the property taxes for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 257 38th Street, Oakland, CA 94611 total $16,691.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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