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5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5201 Congress Ave

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Property type

Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)

Year built

1920

Acreage

1.29

Sale price

$515,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5201 Congress Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Fairfax
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2380-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/06/2004
Sale price
$515,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,544
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
3,031
Stories
20
Year built
1920
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
14
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
40
Lot
Acreage
1.29
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/06/2004 $515,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
03/04/1999 $165,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXX
11/29/1988 $150,000 XXXXXX, XXX & XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, X.&X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/06/2004 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXX X
03/04/1999 Deed XXXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
03/04/1999 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/29/1988 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX, X.&X XXXXXX, XXX & XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5201 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
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,544
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$746,821
Land value
$224,046
Building value
$522,775

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $732,180 1.2779 $9,357 +3.42%
2024-2025 $717,827 1.2603 $9,047 -6.32%
2023-2024 $703,751 1.3722 $9,657 +1.64%
2022-2023 $689,955 1.3771 $9,501 +2.22%
2021-2022 $676,431 1.3741 $9,295 +1.07%
2020-2021 $669,500 1.3737 $9,197 +19.63%
2019-2020 $656,371 1.1713 $7,688 -12.58%
2018-2019 $643,501 1.3666 $8,794 +3.36%
2017-2018 $630,884 1.3486 $8,508 +16.73%
2016-2017 $550,000 1.3252 $7,289 +10.06%
Permits

Permit information for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/30/2025
07/29/2025

*Most recent permits 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)
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.04
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.09
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.40
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.52
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.55
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.56
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.68
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.68
Learning Without Limits School 5 Charter K-5 366 0.73
Global Family School 4 Public K-5 423 0.73
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.09
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.40
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.55
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.56
Oakland Charter Academy 2 Charter 6-8 226 0.61
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.68
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.68
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.73
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.94
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.94
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.09
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.36
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.40
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.72
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.72
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.94
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.97
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.99
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 1.08
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.08

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Neighbors for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

5234 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 1924 51st Ave, Oakland 5252 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5223 Congress Ave, Oakland 1936 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5311 Belvedere St, Oakland 5133 Ygnacio Ave, Oakland 5223 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5268 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5256 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5259 Ygnacio Ave, Oakland 5209 Congress Ave, Oakland 5215 Congress Ave, Oakland 1930 Vicksburg Ave, Oakland 5139 Ygnacio Ave, Oakland 5215 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5201 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5121 Ygnacio Ave, Oakland 5313 Belvedere St, Oakland 5218 Foothill Blvd, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA

94501, Alameda County, CA 94502, Alameda County, CA 94577, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94603, Alameda County, CA 94605, 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 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94621, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 3,031 square feet.

When was 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 04/06/2004 for $515,000.

What is the assessed value of 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $746,821.

What are the property taxes for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5201 Congress Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $9,543.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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