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5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 5237 Shafter Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1908

Acreage

0.69

Sale price

$198,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5237 Shafter Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1231-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/08/1995
Sale price
$198,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,287
Current property tax
$4,198
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,130
Stories
10
Year built
1908
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
10
Lot
Acreage
0.69
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-1)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/08/1995 $198,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/21/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/08/1995 Deed XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
02/04/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/04/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,287
Current property tax
$4,198
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$335,487
Land value
$100,646
Building value
$234,841

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $328,908 1.2779 $4,203 +3.42%
2024-2025 $322,460 1.2603 $4,064 -6.32%
2023-2024 $316,138 1.3722 $4,338 +1.64%
2022-2023 $309,940 1.3771 $4,268 +2.23%
2021-2022 $303,864 1.3741 $4,175 +1.06%
2020-2021 $300,750 1.3737 $4,131 +19.63%
2019-2020 $294,853 1.1713 $3,454 -12.58%
2018-2019 $289,073 1.3666 $3,950 +3.36%
2017-2018 $283,407 1.3486 $3,822 +3.80%
2016-2017 $277,850 1.3252 $3,682 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5237 Shafter Avenue, 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.30
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.39
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.50
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.70
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.70
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.70
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.71
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.75
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.39
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.50
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.57
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.64
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.69
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.70
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.95
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.11
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.39
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.42
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.45
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.64
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.69
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.86
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.95
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.95
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.11
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.16

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Neighbors for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA

5230 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5241 Shafter Ave, Oakland 5234 Miles Ave, Oakland 5232 Miles Ave, Oakland 5240 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5212 Miles Ave, Oakland 5217 Shafter Ave, Oakland 5256 Miles Ave, Oakland 5228 Miles Ave, Oakland 5216 Miles Ave, Oakland 5215 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5233 Shafter Ave, Oakland 5244 Locksley Ave, Oakland 450 Cavour St, Oakland 452 Cavour St, Oakland 5225 Shafter Ave, Oakland 5221 Shafter Ave, Oakland 5245 Shafter Ave, Oakland 5236 Locksley Ave, Oakland 5253 Shafter Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 1,130 square feet.

When was 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the sale price?

5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold on 12/08/1995 for $198,000.

What is the assessed value of 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $328,908.

What are the property taxes for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 5237 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 total $4,203.

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