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281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Mather St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$481,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
281 Mather St
Oakland, CA 94611
Zip code
94611
Neighborhood
Piedmont Avenue
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
13-1110-47

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/24/2002
Sale price
$481,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,080
Current property tax
$8,990
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,530
Stories
2
Year built
1926
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
59 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/24/2002 $481,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/01/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/01/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/01/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
05/29/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX X
05/13/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/12/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXX X XXXX
05/12/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X
04/01/2005 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X XX
01/24/2002 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Mather 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
$9,080
Current property tax
$8,990
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$710,532
Land value
$213,159
Building value
$497,373

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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 $710,532 1.2779 $9,080 +3.42%
2024-2025 $696,603 1.2603 $8,779 -6.32%
2023-2024 $682,947 1.3722 $9,371 +1.64%
2022-2023 $669,556 1.3771 $9,220 +2.22%
2021-2022 $656,430 1.3741 $9,020 +1.07%
2020-2021 $649,700 1.3737 $8,925 +19.63%
2019-2020 $636,963 1.1713 $7,461 -12.58%
2018-2019 $624,477 1.3666 $8,534 +3.36%
2017-2018 $612,235 1.3486 $8,257 +3.80%
2016-2017 $600,234 1.3252 $7,954 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/09/2024

*Most recent permit 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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.19
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.19
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.20
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.23
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.23
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.30
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.36
Beach Elementary School 8 Public K-5 288 0.74
Havens Elementary School 8 Public K-5 439 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.19
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.20
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.23
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.28
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.33
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.96
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.17
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.19
Piedmont Middle School 9 Public 6-8 512 1.21
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.13
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.33
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.49
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.63
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.13
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.17
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.19
Millennium High Alternative School 8 Public 9-12 61 1.19
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 1.21

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Neighbors for 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA

2 Whitmore Pl, Oakland 4212 Terrace St, Oakland 219 John St, Oakland 4334 Shafter Ave, Oakland 285 Mather St, Oakland 4226 Terrace St, Oakland 4319 Gilbert St, Oakland 375 45th St, Oakland 4224 Terrace St, Oakland 4230 Terrace St, Oakland 266 Ridgeway Ave, Oakland 223 John St, Oakland 258 Ridgeway Ave, Oakland 4310 Webster St, Oakland 4228 Terrace St, Oakland 4220 Terrace St, Oakland 227 John St, Oakland 4206 Terrace St, Oakland 4235 Montgomery St, Oakland 4229 Montgomery St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Mather 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 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 2,530 square feet.

When was 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold on 01/24/2002 for $481,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $710,532.

What are the property taxes for 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 281 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611 total $9,079.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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