| Primary address | 5236 James Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94618 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Rockridge |
| Parcel ID | 14-1236-61 |
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| Sale date | 05/29/2025 |
| Sale price | $1,650,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $18,803 |
| Building sqft | 1,375 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1919 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Mixed Housing (RM-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1919 and has a total of 1,375 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,471,425, the tax amount paid for 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is $18,803.
When was 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the last sale price?5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 05/29/2025 for $1,650,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5236 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 | $18,803 |
| Market value | $1,471,425 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5236 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 | $1,471,425 | 1.2779 | $18,803 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,442,575 | 1.2603 | $18,181 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,414,297 | 1.3722 | $19,407 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,386,565 | 1.3771 | $19,094 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,359,381 | 1.3741 | $18,679 | +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 5236 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 | 0.44 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.48 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.58 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 304 | 0.44 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.48 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 28 | 0.58 |
| Claremont Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 487 | 0.59 |
| Pacific Boychoir Academy | NR | Private | 3-8 | 27 | 0.59 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,796 | 0.35 |
| Oakland International High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 313 | 0.46 |
| Hillview Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.48 |
| SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.68 |
| West Wind Academy | NR | Private | 4-12 | 20 | 0.74 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5236 James Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5256 James Ave, Oakland | 1,403 | 07/02/2024 | $1,925,000 |
| 5221 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,367 | 12/31/2002 | $560,000 |
| 5253 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,506 | 04/08/2021 | |
| 358 51st St, Oakland | 2,566 | 05/09/2013 | |
| 5122 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 737 | 12/14/2020 | |
| 5109 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,143 | 09/23/2008 | |
| 5132 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 2,558 | 11/02/2022 | |
| 5220 James Ave, Oakland | 1,228 | ||
| 5205 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,327 | 08/20/2020 | |
| 5241 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,442 | 05/11/2015 | |
| 5228 James Ave, Oakland | 1,848 | 07/19/2017 | |
| 5113 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,770 | 04/21/2016 | |
| 5215 Manila Ave, Oakland | 2,010 | 07/07/2025 | |
| 5245 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,102 | 04/18/2023 | $1,066,000 |
| 5248 James Ave, Oakland | 1,145 | 07/23/2024 | |
| 362 51st St, Oakland | 1,464 | 10/26/1999 | |
| 5130 Lawton Ave, Oakland | 2,520 | 09/29/2023 | $2,200,000 |
| 404 Cavour St, Oakland | 743 | 04/27/2020 | |
| 5232 James Ave, Oakland | 1,391 | 06/21/2024 | |
| 5249 Manila Ave, Oakland | 1,386 | 08/09/2021 |