| Primary address | 5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94618 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Rockridge |
| Parcel ID | 14-1235-28 |
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| Sale date | 07/09/2015 |
| Sale price | $1,700,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $25,627 |
| Building sqft | 2,400 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1912 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Mixed Housing (RM-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1912 and has a total of 2,400 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,012,408, the tax amount paid for 5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is $25,716.
When was 5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold?5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 05/05/2016.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $25,717 |
| Current property tax | $25,627 |
| Market value | $2,012,408 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5256 Shafter Avenue, 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 | $2,012,408 | 1.2779 | $25,717 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,972,951 | 1.2603 | $24,865 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,934,276 | 1.3722 | $26,542 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,896,350 | 1.3771 | $26,115 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,859,170 | 1.3741 | $25,547 | +1.07% |
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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 5256 Shafter Avenue, 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 to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 334 | 0.33 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.44 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.51 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.70 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.44 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.51 |
| Claremont Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 487 | 0.53 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.66 |
| SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.44 |
| Oakland Technical High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,796 | 0.46 |
| Oakland International High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 313 | 0.46 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.66 |
| SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.68 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5256 Shafter Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5245 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,134 | 02/25/1994 | |
| 5218 Shafter Ave, Oakland | 1,603 | 10/11/2022 | $1,727,000 |
| 5223 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 1,513 | 08/06/2021 | |
| 5231 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,614 | ||
| 5255 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,234 | 04/23/2004 | |
| 5249 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 1,006 | ||
| 5269 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 2,023 | 05/17/2024 | $2,000,000 |
| 5251 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,924 | 07/24/2017 | $1,310,000 |
| 5248 Shafter Ave, Oakland | 1,951 | 02/26/2026 | |
| 5252 Shafter Ave, Oakland | 1,368 | ||
| 442 Cavour St, Oakland | 1,052 | 10/13/2006 | |
| 5224 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 1,560 | 09/06/2024 | $1,900,000 |
| 5174 Miles Ave, Oakland | 4,438 | 10/01/1997 | $385,000 |
| 5233 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 2,113 | 10/21/2016 | |
| 5239 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 2,400 | 10/17/2025 | $1,875,000 |
| 5260 Shafter Ave, Oakland | 1,333 | 01/08/2013 | |
| 5225 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 929 | 09/30/2003 | |
| 5265 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 2,234 | 03/10/2016 | |
| 408 Cavour St, Oakland | 1,319 | 04/10/2020 | |
| 5244 Shafter Ave, Oakland | 1,680 | 10/23/2020 |