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5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 5236 James Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1919

Acreage

0.8

Sale price

$1,650,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5236 James Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1236-61

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/29/2025
Sale price
$1,650,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$21,507
Tax per sq. ft.
$16
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,375
Stories
10
Year built
1919
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1932
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
0.8
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 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/29/2025 $1,650,000 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/11/2016 $1,243,500 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXX X
11/27/2002 $598,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/29/2025 Quit Claim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/29/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/11/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/21/2013 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/27/2002 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX
05/07/1993 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5236 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
$21,507
Tax per sq. ft.
$16
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,683,000
Land value
$504,900
Building value
$1,178,100

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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 $1,471,425 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%
2020-2021 $1,345,447 1.3737 $18,482 +19.63%
2019-2020 $1,319,071 1.1713 $15,450 -12.58%
2018-2019 $1,293,217 1.3666 $17,673 +3.36%
2017-2018 $1,267,860 1.3486 $17,098 +76.36%
2016-2017 $731,598 1.3252 $9,695 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/20/2025
12/21/2017

*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 0.29
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
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.59
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.68
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.86
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.87
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 0.48
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
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.63
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.10
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.18
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.19
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.74
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.10
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.10
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.11
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.19

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Neighbors for 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA

5256 James Ave, Oakland 5221 Manila Ave, Oakland 5253 Manila Ave, Oakland 358 51st St, Oakland 5122 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5109 Manila Ave, Oakland 5132 Lawton Ave, Oakland 5220 James Ave, Oakland 5205 Manila Ave, Oakland 5241 Manila Ave, Oakland 5228 James Ave, Oakland 5113 Manila Ave, Oakland 5215 Manila Ave, Oakland 5245 Manila Ave, Oakland 5248 James Ave, Oakland 362 51st St, Oakland 5130 Lawton Ave, Oakland 404 Cavour St, Oakland 5232 James Ave, Oakland 5249 Manila Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5236 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 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1919.

What is the total square footage of 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 1,375 square feet.

When was 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the sale price?

5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold on 05/29/2025 for $1,650,000.

What is the assessed value of 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $1,471,425.

What are the property taxes for 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 5236 James Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 total $18,803.

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