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538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 - Property report

Also known as: 538 42nd St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1912

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$1,030,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
538 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
Zip code
94609
Neighborhood
Temescal
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
13-1096-12

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/18/2015
Sale price
$1,030,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$15,819
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,761
Stories
2
Year built
1912
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.08
Zoning & use
Zoning
Urban Residential (RU-1)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
72 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/18/2015 $1,030,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/20/2007 $755,000 XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X
12/30/1999 $270,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/17/2025 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX
11/26/2024 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX
12/07/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/18/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/18/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/14/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
10/14/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/20/2007 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/30/1999 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X
12/09/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXX X & XX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 538 42nd 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
Property tax
$15,819
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,237,864
Land value
$371,359
Building value
$866,505

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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 $1,237,864 1.2779 $15,819 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,213,597 1.2603 $15,295 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,189,804 1.3722 $16,326 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,166,474 1.3771 $16,064 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,143,608 1.3741 $15,714 +1.06%
2020-2021 $1,131,887 1.3737 $15,549 +19.62%
2019-2020 $1,109,700 1.1713 $12,998 -12.58%
2018-2019 $1,087,947 1.3666 $14,868 +3.36%
2017-2018 $1,066,615 1.3486 $14,384 +3.80%
2016-2017 $1,045,707 1.3252 $13,858 +30.12%
Permits

Permit information for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits 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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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.26
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.31
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.42
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.45
North Oakland Community Charter School 3 Charter K-5 119 0.63
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.68
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.68
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Hoover Elementary School 3 Public K-5 262 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.07
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.26
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.31
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.42
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.48
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.68
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.97
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.07
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.27
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.31
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.48
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.58
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.69
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.78
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.95
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.01

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Neighbors for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA

4211 Webster St, Oakland 474 42nd St, Oakland 4236 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 438 42nd St, Oakland 544 42nd St, Oakland 430 42nd St, Oakland 427 43rd St, Oakland 510 42nd St, Oakland 470 42nd St, Oakland 527 43rd St, Oakland 548 42nd St, Oakland 536 42nd St, Oakland 4201 Webster St, Oakland 4215 Webster St, Oakland 4221 Webster St, Oakland 456 42nd St, Oakland 515 43rd St, Oakland 531 43rd St, Oakland 4217 Webster St, Oakland 620 42nd St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

The development at 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was built in 1912.

What is the total square footage of 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 has a total of 2,761 square feet.

When was 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was last sold on 06/18/2015 for $1,030,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 is currently assessed at $1,237,864.

What are the property taxes for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609?

The property taxes for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 total $15,818.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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