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5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland
Alternate address(es) 5435 Lawton Ave
Zip code 94618
County Alameda
Neighborhood Rockridge
Parcel ID 14-1262-9

Sales & Tax Overview for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 11/30/2020
Sale price $1,835,000
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Current property tax $26,833

Lot & Building Information for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 2,080
Building class 2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)
Acreage 0.09
Units 2
Year built 1912
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Mixed Housing (RM-1)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

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About 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618?

5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1912 and has a total of 2,080 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,106,804, the tax amount paid for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 is $26,922.

When was 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 11/30/2020 for $1,835,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/30/2020 $1,835,000
11/26/1997 $375,000
07/16/1991 $344,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/04/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents
09/25/2052
11/30/2020 Deed of trust 12/01/2050
11/30/2020 Grant Deed
11/14/2018 Deed of Trust 12/01/2033
03/20/2017 Interspousal Transfer Deed
11/26/1997 Deed
07/16/1991 Deed
12/08/1988 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $26,923
Current property tax $26,833
Market value $2,106,804

Assessment History for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,106,804 1.2779 $26,923 +9.13%
2024-2025 $1,957,501 1.2603 $24,670 -5.83%
2023-2024 $1,909,133 1.3722 $26,197 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,871,700 1.3771 $25,775 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,835,000 1.3741 $25,215 +235.27%

Permits for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
04/29/2024
11/28/2023
08/31/2023
06/21/2023
05/22/2023
05/09/2023
03/21/2023
08/15/2022
08/01/2022
07/13/2022
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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$685,500
-8.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$517
-8.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Emerson Elementary School 3 Public K-5 334 0.59
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.64
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.70
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.70
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.71

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.28
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.44
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.70
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Park Day School NR Private K-8 304 0.75

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.44
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 0.65
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.73
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.85

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Neighbors for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5437 Lawton Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
450 Hudson St, Oakland 1,761 12/16/2003
477 Hudson St, Oakland 1,040 11/07/2013
432 Hudson St, Oakland 1,865 03/04/2015 $1,250,000
5448 Boyd Ave, Oakland 1,955 04/09/2021 $2,554,500
5454 Boyd Ave, Oakland 1,483 01/18/2018
5427 Boyd Ave, Oakland 1,381 05/21/2019 $1,707,000
5445 Shafter Ave, Oakland 1,232 06/15/2001
5466 Shafter Ave, Oakland 1,263 03/31/2026 $2,311,000
5458 Shafter Ave, Oakland 2,704 02/20/1992 $265,000
5432 Boyd Ave, Oakland 1,239 06/02/2000
5478 Boyd Ave, Oakland 2,781 05/31/2001
5429 Lawton Ave, Oakland 1,956 08/20/2002
5460 Locksley Ave, Oakland 1,329 08/26/2025
5470 Boyd Ave, Oakland 2,725 07/22/2021
5456 Shafter Ave, Oakland 2,113 03/16/2018
5556 Claremont Ave, Oakland 1,205 11/27/2019 $1,710,000
454 Hudson St, Oakland 1,288 11/02/2015
5447 Lawton Ave, Oakland 1,127 09/20/2023 $1,400,000
5460 Boyd Ave, Oakland 1,622 04/10/2014
5466 Boyd Ave, Oakland 2,182 01/23/2017

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