| Primary address | 5237 James Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94618 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Rockridge |
| Parcel ID | 14-1236-8 |
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| Sale date | 10/15/2024 |
| Sale price | $1,535,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $19,616 |
| Building sqft | 1,497 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Mixed Housing (RM-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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5237 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,497 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5237 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,535,000, the tax amount paid for 5237 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is $19,615.
When was 5237 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the last sale price?5237 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 10/15/2024 for $1,535,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5237 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $19,616 |
| Market value | $1,535,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5237 James 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 | $1,535,000 | 1.2779 | $19,616 | +71.06% |
| 2024-2025 | $909,861 | 1.2603 | $11,467 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $892,021 | 1.3722 | $12,240 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $874,536 | 1.3771 | $12,043 | +2.23% |
| 2021-2022 | $857,390 | 1.3741 | $11,781 | +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 5237 James 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 | 0.29 |
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.45 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.60 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.60 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.45 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Claremont Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 487 | 0.58 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.60 |
| Pacific Boychoir Academy | NR | Private | 3-8 | 27 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,796 | 0.36 |
| Oakland International High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 313 | 0.45 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.67 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.72 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5237 James Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382 Cavour St, Oakland | 2,735 | 05/14/2008 | |
| 5270 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 1,222 | 01/10/2019 | |
| 5235 James Ave, Oakland | 1,216 | 11/04/2022 | $1,535,000 |
| 5200 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 2,242 | 04/21/1998 | $332,500 |
| 5228 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,200 | 07/08/2004 | |
| 5232 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,200 | ||
| 5250 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 1,402 | 12/17/2020 | |
| 5224 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,057 | 01/15/2025 | |
| 5218 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,066 | 12/04/2013 | $790,000 |
| 5244 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 2,586 | 06/21/2016 | $1,700,000 |
| 377 Clifton St, Oakland | 3,675 | 10/01/2024 | |
| 424 Cavour St, Oakland | 951 | 12/29/2017 | |
| 5254 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 1,419 | 02/14/2024 | |
| 391 Clifton St, Oakland | 830 | 03/03/2022 | $1,450,000 |
| 5266 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 1,118 | 01/23/2014 | |
| 5268 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,255 | 07/01/2003 | $600,000 |
| 5261 James Ave, Oakland | 2,620 | 10/14/2015 | |
| 5215 Boyd Ave, Oakland | 869 | 07/20/2020 | |
| 5212 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 1,070 | 07/06/1988 | $190,000 |
| 5274 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 2,070 | 12/01/2017 |