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5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Information

5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94601
County Alameda
Neighborhood Fairfax
Parcel ID 35-2372-41

Sales & Tax Overview for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 07/06/2010
Sale price $398,403
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Property tax $2,980

Lot & Building Information for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 1,448
Total sqft 1,448
Building class Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes (2100)
Acreage 0.1
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Stories 1
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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About 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

How many square feet does 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 have?

This Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes (2100) located at 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,448 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $233,160, the tax amount paid for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is $2,979.

When was 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold in 07/06/2010 for $398,403.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/06/2010 $398,403
10/20/2005 $440,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/09/2025 Deed of trust
07/21/2021 Deed of trust 08/01/2051
06/25/2015 Deed of Trust 07/01/2045
07/06/2010 Deed
10/20/2005 Deed
06/15/1998 Deed
01/31/1997 Deed
01/31/1997 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $2,980
Market value $233,160

Assessment History for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $233,160 1.2779 $2,980 +3.42%
2024-2025 $228,590 1.2603 $2,881 -6.32%
2023-2024 $224,108 1.3722 $3,075 +1.64%
2022-2023 $219,715 1.3771 $3,026 +2.22%
2021-2022 $215,407 1.3741 $2,960 +1.07%

Permits for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

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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)
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.14
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.25
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.40
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.48
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.25
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.40
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.48
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.55
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.62

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.25
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.39
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.48
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.87
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.87

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Neighbors for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5040 Congress Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5024 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,468 02/23/2023
5018 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,056 06/16/2023 $890,000
5012 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,951 07/12/2024 $800,000
5019 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,927 09/10/1997
5025 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 3,383 09/03/2024
5046 Congress Ave, Oakland 932 01/26/2018
5106 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,272 05/30/2025 $834,000
5118 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,698 03/17/2006
5070 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,884 12/30/2024
5030 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,408 06/21/2021
5134 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,252 10/11/1988 $77,000
5006 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,406 10/30/2006
5066 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,482 01/08/2020
5076 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,202 07/12/2016 $47,500
5250 Ygnacio Ave, Oakland 01/18/2024
2350 Monticello Ave, Oakland 1,292 11/23/2021 $1,000,000
5015 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 1,303 01/17/2002
2356 Monticello Ave, Oakland 895 10/24/2023
5116 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,300 02/08/2023
5146 Congress Ave, Oakland 1,657 12/16/2004

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