| Primary address | 538 42nd Street, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94609 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Temescal |
| Parcel ID | 13-1096-12 |
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| Sale date | 06/18/2015 |
| Sale price | $1,030,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $15,819 |
| Building sqft | 2,761 |
| Building class | Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1912 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Urban Residential (RU-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was built in 1912 and has a total of 2,761 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,237,864, the tax amount paid for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 is $15,818.
When was 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 last sold?538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 was last sold in 04/17/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $15,819 |
| Market value | $1,237,864 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 42nd 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 | $1,237,864 | 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% |
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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 538 42nd 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 (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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 538 42nd Street, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4211 Webster St, Oakland | 1,338 | 01/07/2022 | |
| 474 42nd St, Oakland | 1,809 | 12/05/2014 | $850,000 |
| 4236 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland | 6,420 | 07/29/2003 | |
| 438 42nd St, Oakland | 1,916 | 09/23/2015 | |
| 544 42nd St, Oakland | 1,956 | 09/25/2009 | $255,000 |
| 430 42nd St, Oakland | 3,062 | 11/02/2015 | |
| 427 43rd St, Oakland | 1,073 | 09/21/2015 | |
| 510 42nd St, Oakland | 01/04/2021 | ||
| 470 42nd St, Oakland | 1,935 | 01/17/2018 | |
| 527 43rd St, Oakland | 1,130 | 01/26/2006 | $469,000 |
| 548 42nd St, Oakland | 1,614 | 02/27/2002 | $325,000 |
| 536 42nd St, Oakland | 2,504 | 09/01/2005 | $36,000 |
| 4201 Webster St, Oakland | 1,297 | 05/10/2002 | $375,000 |
| 4215 Webster St, Oakland | 1,170 | 03/20/2013 | |
| 4221 Webster St, Oakland | 1,952 | 11/14/2022 | |
| 456 42nd St, Oakland | 1,776 | 05/16/2022 | |
| 515 43rd St, Oakland | 01/04/2021 | ||
| 531 43rd St, Oakland | 1,488 | 03/31/2004 | $162,000 |
| 4217 Webster St, Oakland | 1,317 | 08/27/2007 | |
| 620 42nd St, Oakland | 3,422 | 06/13/2014 | $555,000 |