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1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 - Property report

Also known as: 1242 97th Ave

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1908

Acreage

1.03

Sale price

$170,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1242 97th Ave
Oakland, CA 94603
Zip code
94603
Neighborhood
Elmhurst Park
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
44-4959-27

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/09/2004
Sale price
$170,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,141
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,129
Stories
10
Year built
1908
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.03
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/09/2004 $170,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/03/2003 $103,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
01/26/2001 $167,500 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/13/2026 Priority Lien and Special Assessment
06/10/2024 Notice XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
11/09/2004 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/03/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/03/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
01/26/2001 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1242 97th 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
$6,141
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$480,570
Land value
$143,979
Building value
$336,591

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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 $471,148 1.2779 $6,021 +3.42%
2024-2025 $461,913 1.2603 $5,821 -6.32%
2023-2024 $452,857 1.3722 $6,214 +1.64%
2022-2023 $443,979 1.3771 $6,114 +2.22%
2021-2022 $435,275 1.3741 $5,981 +1.06%
2020-2021 $430,812 1.3737 $5,918 +2.36%
2019-2020 $422,368 1.3688 $5,781 +2.16%
2018-2019 $414,089 1.3666 $5,659 +3.36%
2017-2018 $405,972 1.3486 $5,475 +28.50%
2016-2017 $370,000 1.1515 $4,261 -3.99%
Permits

Permit information for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/23/2026
04/16/2026
10/23/2025
04/08/2024
11/13/2023

*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)
Aspire Monarch Academy 4 Charter K-5 392 0.30
Esperanza Elementary School 3 Public K-5 422 0.47
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy 3 Public K-5 203 0.47
Ile Omode School NR Private PK-8 108 0.48
Ile Omode School NR Private PK-8 108 0.48
Rise Community School NR Public K-5 180 0.63
New Highland Academy 2 Public K-5 447 0.63
Cox Academy 5 Charter K-5 483 0.66
Reach Academy Elementary 3 Public K-5 415 0.68
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.77
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alliance Academy NR Public 6-8 287 0.45
Elmhurst United Middle 3 Public 6-8 766 0.45
Ile Omode School NR Private PK-8 108 0.48
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.77
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland 6 Charter K-8 339 1.01
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy 5 Charter 6-12 451 1.06
Madison Park Academy 6-12 3 Public 6-12 674 1.19
Lighthouse Community Charter School 4 Charter K-8 544 1.35
Oakland Unity Middle 6 Charter 6-8 59 1.44
Parker Elementary School NR Public K-8 227 1.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.77
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy 5 Charter 6-12 451 1.06
Bishop O Dowd High School NR Private 9-12 1,259 1.17
LPS Oakland R&D 5 Charter 9-12 348 1.19
Castlemont High 2 Public 9-12 680 1.19
Madison Park Academy 6-12 3 Public 6-12 674 1.19
Lighthouse Community Charter High School 6 Charter 9-12 307 1.36
Candell's College Preparatory School NR Private K-12 0 1.56
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 1.66
Anchor Education NR Private 3-12 28 1.67

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Neighbors for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Nearby ZIP codes for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA

94501, Alameda County, CA 94502, Alameda County, CA 94541, Alameda County, CA 94546, Alameda County, CA 94577, Alameda County, CA 94578, Alameda County, CA 94579, Alameda County, CA 94580, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94605, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

The development at 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 has a total of 2,129 square feet.

When was 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 last sold and what was the sale price?

1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 was last sold on 11/09/2004 for $170,000.

What is the assessed value of 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 is currently assessed at $471,148.

What are the property taxes for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

The property taxes for 1242 97th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 total $6,020.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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