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3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 - Property report

Also known as: 3979 Fairway Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1953

Acreage

1.46

Sale price

$280,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
3979 Fairway Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
Zip code
94605
Neighborhood
Sequoyah
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
43A-4720-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/06/1999
Sale price
$280,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,609
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,687
Stories
10
Year built
1953
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1956
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
15
Lot
Acreage
1.46
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Hillside (RH-4)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
19 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
30 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
19 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/06/1999 $280,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
08/01/1989 $205,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, X.&X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/09/2024 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
11/30/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/13/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/13/2019 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
10/06/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX
08/01/1989 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, X.&X XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 3979 Fairway 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
$5,609
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$438,933
Land value
$131,680
Building value
$307,253

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $430,328 1.2779 $5,499 +3.42%
2024-2025 $421,891 1.2603 $5,317 -6.32%
2023-2024 $413,621 1.3722 $5,676 +1.64%
2022-2023 $405,511 1.3771 $5,584 +2.22%
2021-2022 $397,563 1.3741 $5,463 +1.07%
2020-2021 $393,488 1.3737 $5,405 +19.63%
2019-2020 $385,774 1.1713 $4,519 -12.58%
2018-2019 $378,211 1.3666 $5,169 +3.36%
2017-2018 $370,797 1.3486 $5,001 +3.80%
2016-2017 $363,528 1.3252 $4,817 -1.46%

Permit information for 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/22/2026

*Most recent permit 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

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Northern Light School NR Private K 14 0.16
Howard Elementary School 6 Public K-5 277 0.45
Independent Study, Sojourner Truth School 4 Public K-12 690 0.60
Candell's College Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland 6 Charter K-8 339 0.85
Parker Elementary School NR Public K-8 227 1.18
Reach Academy Elementary 3 Public K-5 415 1.22
Grass Valley Elementary School 5 Public K-5 175 1.25
Cox Academy 5 Charter K-5 483 1.25
Aspire College Academy 4 Charter K-5 201 1.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bay Area Technology School 5 Charter 6-12 349 0.60
Independent Study, Sojourner Truth School 4 Public K-12 690 0.60
Candell's College Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland 6 Charter K-8 339 0.85
East Bay Innovation Academy NR Charter 6-12 533 0.97
East Bay Innovation Academy 8 Charter 6-12 562 0.97
Parker Elementary School NR Public K-8 227 1.18
Elmhurst United Middle 3 Public 6-8 766 1.43
Alliance Academy NR Public 6-8 287 1.43
Ile Omode School NR Private PK-8 108 1.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bay Area Technology School 5 Charter 6-12 349 0.60
Rudsdale Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 314 0.60
Independent Study, Sojourner Truth School 4 Public K-12 690 0.60
Bishop O Dowd High School NR Private 9-12 1,259 0.69
Candell's College Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
LPS Oakland R&D 5 Charter 9-12 348 0.96
Castlemont High 2 Public 9-12 680 0.96
East Bay Innovation Academy NR Charter 6-12 533 0.97
East Bay Innovation Academy 8 Charter 6-12 562 0.97
Candell's College Preparatory School NR Private K-12 0 1.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605?

The development at 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605?

3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 has a total of 1,687 square feet.

When was 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 last sold and what was the sale price?

3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 was last sold on 10/06/1999 for $280,000.

What is the assessed value of 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605?

3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 is currently assessed at $438,933.

What are the property taxes for 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605?

The property taxes for 3979 Fairway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 total $5,609.

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