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242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 242 John St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1912

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$225,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
242 John St
Oakland, CA 94611
Zip code
94611
Neighborhood
Piedmont Avenue
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
13-1112-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/02/1991
Sale price
$225,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,084
Current property tax
$4,995
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,336
Stories
2
Year built
1912
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
56 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 242 John Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/1991 $225,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/28/2022 Deed of trust XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/28/2022 Deed of trust XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/11/2019 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
12/19/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/02/1991 Deed XXXXXX, X XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 John 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
$5,084
Current property tax
$4,995
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$397,862
Land value
$119,358
Building value
$278,504

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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 $397,862 1.2779 $5,084 +3.42%
2024-2025 $390,061 1.2603 $4,916 -6.32%
2023-2024 $382,414 1.3722 $5,247 +1.64%
2022-2023 $374,917 1.3771 $5,163 +2.22%
2021-2022 $367,566 1.3741 $5,051 +1.07%
2020-2021 $363,797 1.3737 $4,997 +19.63%
2019-2020 $356,664 1.1713 $4,178 -12.58%
2018-2019 $349,671 1.3666 $4,779 +3.36%
2017-2018 $342,816 1.3486 $4,623 +3.80%
2016-2017 $336,095 1.3252 $4,454 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 242 John Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/22/2024

*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

FEMA flood zones
X
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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)
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.17
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.17
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.18
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.18
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.18
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.24
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.42
Beach Elementary School 8 Public K-5 288 0.69
Havens Elementary School 8 Public K-5 439 1.09
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.17
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.18
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.18
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.30
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.33
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.99
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.13
Piedmont Middle School 9 Public 6-8 512 1.14
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 1.17
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.20
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.19
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.30
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.54
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.67
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.68
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.13
Millennium High Alternative School 8 Public 9-12 61 1.13
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 1.16
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.16
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 1.17

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Neighbors for 242 John Street, Oakland, CA

248 John St, Oakland 4323 View St, Oakland 4325 View St, Oakland 4237 Montgomery St, Oakland 249 Mather St, Oakland 396 44th St, Oakland 217 Mather St, Oakland 4285 Montgomery St, Oakland 4288 Gilbert St, Oakland 4323 Montgomery St, Oakland 4319 Montgomery St, Oakland 293 Whitmore St, Oakland 4236 Gilbert St, Oakland 4312 Gilbert St, Oakland 238 John St, Oakland 4255 Terrace St, Oakland 4318 Gilbert St, Oakland 206 John St, Oakland 4341 Montgomery St, Oakland 4290 Terrace St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 John 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 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1912.

What is the total square footage of 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 2,336 square feet.

When was 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold on 08/02/1991 for $225,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $397,862.

What are the property taxes for 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 242 John Street, Oakland, CA 94611 total $5,084.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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