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296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 Property Information

296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94606
County Alameda
Neighborhood Cleveland Heights
Parcel ID 21-227-33-3

Sales & Tax Overview for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 10/26/2021
Sale price $2,465,000
Arm's length
Property tax $28,294

Lot & Building Information for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 6,973
Building class Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)
Acreage 0.14
Units 8
Year built 1959
Stories 2
Construction type Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
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School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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About 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606?

296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 was built in 1959 and has a total of 6,973 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,214,120, the tax amount paid for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 is $28,294.

When was 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 last sold?

296 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 was last sold in 04/25/2022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/2021 $2,465,000
11/20/1997 $430,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/11/2022 Reconveyance
04/25/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)
04/25/2022 Grant Deed
12/01/2021 Reconveyance
10/26/2021 Deed of trust
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)
Assignment lease
10/26/2021 Grant Deed
02/20/2003 Deed
10/25/2002 Deed
11/20/1997 Deed
08/04/1994 Deed
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Property Taxes for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $28,294
Market value $2,214,120

Assessment History for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,214,120 1.2779 $28,294 -12.83%
2024-2025 $2,575,376 1.2603 $32,457 -6.33%
2023-2024 $2,525,156 1.3722 $34,650 +1.57%
2022-2023 $2,477,332 1.3771 $34,115 +291.41%
2021-2022 $634,288 1.3741 $8,716 +0.76%

Permits for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
10/10/2025
10/23/2024
10/13/2024
04/21/2022
04/18/2022
11/15/2021
10/21/2021
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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$715,000
-6.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$542
-5.9% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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Demographics By Zip Code

Total population 38,746
Median age 37
Average household income $101,296
Family households 47.8%
Occupied housing units 15,883
Owner occupied units 20.0%
Average number of people per household 2
Median year structure built 1951
Median value for units with a mortgage $766,300
Median value for units without a mortgage $725,100

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 296 Lester Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2361 E 17th St, Oakland 2,812 03/06/2018 $780,000
323 Newton Ave, Oakland 1,714 08/16/2017
311 Newton Ave, Oakland 3,309 06/02/2017 $640,000
367 Newton Ave, Oakland 1,892 11/03/2022 $929,000
340 Hanover Ave, Oakland 1,756 05/24/2018 $1,850,000
350 Hanover Ave, Oakland 22,587 10/29/2021 $6,575,000
302 Hanover Ave, Oakland 5,746
2338 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 1,079 09/06/2001 $259,000
375 Newton Ave, Oakland 2,872 10/05/1994 $75,000
374 Hanover Ave, Oakland 1,465 07/02/1996
335 Newton Ave, Oakland 2,145 12/31/2015
245 Acton Pl, Oakland 1,997 11/02/2012 $430,000
1710 24th Ave, Oakland 5,632
204 Wayne Ave, Oakland 9,168 07/02/2007
353 Newton Ave, Oakland 2,887 09/30/2008 $800,000
373 Lester Ave, Oakland 1,202
328 Hanover Ave, Oakland 12,096 04/30/1999 $260,000
306 Hanover Ave, Oakland 4,176 11/12/2003
283 Athol Ave, Oakland 1,830
253 Athol Ave, Oakland 1,272 03/25/2022 $1,200,000

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