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5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 5235 James Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1918

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$1,535,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5235 James Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1236-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/04/2022
Sale price
$1,535,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$20,816
Tax per sq. ft.
$17
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,216
Stories
2
Year built
1918
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.08
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-1)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/04/2022 $1,535,000 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX X
07/12/2017 $1,150,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XX; XXXXX XXXXX XXX XX; XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/12/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
12/12/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
12/12/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
12/12/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
11/04/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
11/04/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
10/12/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
02/08/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/25/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XX
07/25/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5235 James 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
Property tax
$20,816
Tax per sq. ft.
$17
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,628,941
Land value
$488,682
Building value
$1,140,259

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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 $1,597,013 1.2779 $20,408 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,565,700 1.2603 $19,733 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,535,000 1.3722 $21,063 +24.05%
2022-2023 $1,233,017 1.3771 $16,980 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,208,844 1.3741 $16,611 +1.07%
2020-2021 $1,196,460 1.3737 $16,436 +19.63%
2019-2020 $1,173,000 1.1713 $13,739 -12.58%
2018-2019 $1,150,000 1.3666 $15,716 +414.02%
2017-2018 $226,715 1.3486 $3,057 +3.80%
2016-2017 $222,270 1.3252 $2,946 -1.47%
Permits

Permit information for 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/01/2023
02/03/2023
11/05/2022
07/20/2021
07/20/2021

*Most recent permits 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)
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.28
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.44
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
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.61
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.70
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.84
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.85
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.44
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.46
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.59
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.60
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.61
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.65
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.07
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.17
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.21
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.36
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.44
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 0.73
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.75
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.07
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.07
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.12
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.17

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Neighbors for 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

382 Cavour St, Oakland 5270 Boyd Ave, Oakland 5200 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5228 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5232 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5224 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5218 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5244 Lawton Ave, Oakland 377 Clifton St, Oakland 424 Cavour St, Oakland 5237 James Ave, Oakland 5254 Boyd Ave, Oakland 391 Clifton St, Oakland 5266 Boyd Ave, Oakland 5268 Lawton Ave, Oakland 365 Clifton St, Oakland 5261 James Ave, Oakland 5215 Boyd Ave, Oakland 5212 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5274 Lawton Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5235 James 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 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1918.

What is the total square footage of 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 1,216 square feet.

When was 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the sale price?

5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold on 11/04/2022 for $1,535,000.

What is the assessed value of 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $1,628,941.

What are the property taxes for 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 5235 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 total $20,816.

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