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5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 - Property report

Also known as: 5256 Desmond St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1914

Acreage

0.73

General Information

Address
Primary address
5256 Desmond St
Oakland, CA 94618
Zip code
94618
Neighborhood
Rockridge
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
14-1240-1

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$975
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,956
Stories
20
Year built
1914
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1917
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
15
Lot
Acreage
0.73
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 5256 Desmond Street, 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
$975
Tax per sq. ft.
$0
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$76,274
Land value
$43,014
Building value
$33,260

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $74,778 1.2779 $956 +3.42%
2024-2025 $73,312 1.2603 $924 -6.32%
2023-2024 $71,875 1.3722 $986 +1.64%
2022-2023 $70,466 1.3771 $970 +2.25%
2021-2022 $69,084 1.3741 $949 +1.03%
2020-2021 $68,376 1.3737 $939 +19.62%
2019-2020 $67,036 1.1713 $785 -12.58%
2018-2019 $65,722 1.3666 $898 +3.36%
2017-2018 $64,433 1.3486 $869 +3.80%
2016-2017 $63,169 1.3252 $837 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/22/2021

*Most recent permit 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 0.39
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.50
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.57
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.57
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.58
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.59
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 332 0.62
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.93
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.96
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.50
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK, K-8 28 0.57
Pacific Boychoir Academy NR Private 3-8 27 0.58
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.58
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 0.59
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.05
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.23
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.30
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.37
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.56
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 0.71
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.75
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.78
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.02
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.23
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.23
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.30

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Neighbors for 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA

5239 College Ave, Oakland 352 Glendale Ave, Oakland 5255 Desmond St, Oakland 5286 Manila Ave, Oakland 5266 Manila Ave, Oakland 5237 College Ave, Oakland 5204 Desmond St, Oakland 5278 Manila Ave, Oakland 321 Hemphill Pl, Oakland 5211 Broadway, Oakland 5227 Coronado Ave, Oakland 327 Hemphill Pl, Oakland 5274 Manila Ave, Oakland 5231 College Ave, Oakland 322 Glendale Ave, Oakland 5270 Manila Ave, Oakland 333 Clifton St, Oakland 5263 College Ave, Oakland 5212 Desmond St, Oakland 337 Clifton St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5256 Desmond Street, 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 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

The development at 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 has a total of 1,956 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 is currently assessed at $76,274.

What are the property taxes for 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618?

The property taxes for 5256 Desmond Street, Oakland, CA 94618 total $974.

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