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653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 - Property report

Also known as: 653 S Elmhurst Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1946

Acreage

1.09

Sale price

$450,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
653 S Elmhurst Ave
Oakland, CA 94603
Zip code
94603
Neighborhood
Brookfield Village
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
44-5013-6-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/17/2020
Sale price
$450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$6,415
Current property tax
$6,325
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,517
Stories
10
Year built
1946
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1975
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Mixed Housing (RM-1)
Qualified opportunity zone
Yes
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
65 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/17/2020 $450,000 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/29/2003 $295,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX
05/28/1993 $36,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/09/2025 Ucc amendment(1-2 pgs) XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/04/2021 Modification (deed of trust) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/30/2020 Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs) XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/17/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
01/17/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/15/2006 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
04/29/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
01/08/2002 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX
05/28/1993 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
06/07/1990 Deed XXXXXXXX, X XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 653 South Elmhurst 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
Base tax
$6,415
Current property tax
$6,325
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$501,974
Land value
$150,592
Building value
$351,382

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $492,133 1.2779 $6,289 +3.42%
2024-2025 $482,484 1.2603 $6,081 -6.32%
2023-2024 $473,025 1.3722 $6,491 +1.64%
2022-2023 $463,751 1.3771 $6,386 +2.23%
2021-2022 $454,661 1.3741 $6,247 +16.41%
2020-2021 $390,647 1.3737 $5,366 +2.36%
2019-2020 $382,988 1.3688 $5,242 +2.16%
2018-2019 $375,481 1.3666 $5,131 +35.89%
2017-2018 $280,000 1.3486 $3,776 +16.07%
2016-2017 $265,000 1.2277 $3,253 +5.90%
Permits

Permit information for 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/10/2020

*Most recent permit 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

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brookfield Elementary School 3 Public K-5 148 0.32
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.53
Lighthouse Community Charter School 4 Charter K-8 544 0.57
Esperanza Elementary School 3 Public K-5 422 0.64
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy 3 Public K-5 203 0.64
Madison Park Academy Tk-5 6 Public K-5 245 0.87
New Highland Academy 2 Public K-5 447 0.99
Rise Community School NR Public K-5 180 0.99
Aspire Monarch Academy 4 Charter K-5 392 1.03
Encompass Academy Elementary 4 Public K-5 310 1.05
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.53
Lighthouse Community Charter School 4 Charter K-8 544 0.57
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy 5 Charter 6-12 451 0.68
Madison Park Academy 6-12 3 Public 6-12 674 0.86
Ile Omode School NR Private PK-8 108 1.11
Alliance Academy NR Public 6-8 287 1.24
Elmhurst United Middle 3 Public 6-8 766 1.24
Oakland Unity Middle 6 Charter 6-8 59 1.46
Acts Christian Academy NR Private K-8 136 1.51
Aurum Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-8 146 1.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 4 Charter K-12 712 0.53
Lighthouse Community Charter High School 6 Charter 9-12 307 0.57
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy 5 Charter 6-12 451 0.68
Madison Park Academy 6-12 3 Public 6-12 674 0.86
Anchor Education NR Private 3-12 28 1.58
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 1.61
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 1.66
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 1.88
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 1.88
Castlemont High 2 Public 9-12 680 1.90

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Neighbors for 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA

9407 Oscar Ave, Oakland 9305 Oscar Ave, Oakland 700 Clara St, Oakland 740 Clara St, Oakland 658 Clara St, Oakland 662 Clara St, Oakland 669 S Elmhurst Ave, Oakland 642 Clara St, Oakland 711 S Elmhurst Ave, Oakland 610 Clara St, Oakland 665 S Elmhurst Ave, Oakland 675 S Elmhurst Ave, Oakland 9408 Oscar Ave, Oakland 674 Clara St, Oakland 649 Clara St, Oakland 657 S Elmhurst Ave, Oakland 690 Clara St, Oakland 701 S Elmhurst Ave, Oakland 748 Clara St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 653 South Elmhurst 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 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

The development at 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 was built in 1946.

What is the total square footage of 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 has a total of 1,517 square feet.

When was 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 last sold and what was the sale price?

653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 was last sold on 01/17/2020 for $450,000.

What is the assessed value of 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 is currently assessed at $501,974.

What are the property taxes for 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603?

The property taxes for 653 South Elmhurst Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 total $6,414.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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