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5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5116 Congress Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1918

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$680,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5116 Congress Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2372-29

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/08/2022
Sale price
$680,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,041
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,300
Stories
1
Year built
1918
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1978
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/08/2022 $680,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/08/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
12/19/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/08/2022 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/08/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
09/12/2022 Affidavit of death XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/25/2022 Affidavit of death XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/19/2022 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,041
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$707,471
Land value
$212,241
Building value
$495,230

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $707,471 1.2779 $9,041 +3.42%
2024-2025 $693,600 1.2603 $8,741 -6.32%
2023-2024 $680,000 1.3722 $9,331 +1396.36%
2022-2023 $45,282 1.3771 $624 +2.23%
2021-2022 $44,394 1.3741 $610 +1.06%
2020-2021 $43,939 1.3737 $604 +19.63%
2019-2020 $43,077 1.1713 $505 -12.58%
2018-2019 $42,233 1.3666 $577 +3.36%
2017-2018 $41,404 1.3486 $558 +3.80%
2016-2017 $40,593 1.3252 $538 -1.47%

Permit information for 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/22/2023
01/25/2023

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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)
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.06
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.15
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.45
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.48
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.56
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.60
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.67
Learning Without Limits School 5 Charter K-5 366 0.70
Global Family School 4 Public K-5 423 0.70
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.73
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.15
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.45
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.48
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.56
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.64
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.67
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.73
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.77
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.96
Julia Morgan School For Girls NR Private 6-8 124 0.97
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.15
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.39
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.45
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.77
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.77
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.93
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 1.00
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.05
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 1.05
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 1.06

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1918.

What is the total square footage of 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,300 square feet.

When was 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 12/08/2022 for $680,000.

What is the assessed value of 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $707,471.

What are the property taxes for 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5116 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $9,040.

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