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5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland
Zip code 94618
County Alameda
Neighborhood Upper Rockridge
Parcel ID 48B-7151-44

Sales & Tax Overview for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

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Sale date 05/30/1996
Sale price $461,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,791

Lot & Building Information for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

Building sqft 1,894
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.14
Units 1
Year built 1938
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Residential Detached Unit (RD-1)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

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About 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618?

5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 was built in 1938 and has a total of 1,894 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $773,180, the tax amount paid for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 is $9,880.

When was 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 last sold?

5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 was last sold in 07/23/2013.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/30/1996 $461,500

Title Documents for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/23/2013 Grant Deed
02/25/2003 Deed
05/30/1996 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,880
Current property tax $9,791
Market value $773,180

Assessment History for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5253 Harbord Drive, 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 $773,180 1.2779 $9,880 +3.42%
2024-2025 $758,020 1.2603 $9,553 -6.32%
2023-2024 $743,159 1.3722 $10,198 +1.64%
2022-2023 $728,590 1.3771 $10,033 +2.23%
2021-2022 $714,306 1.3741 $9,815 +1.06%

Permits for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
01/12/2023
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
       
       
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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 0.23
Aurora School NR Private K-5 103 0.29
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 0.44
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.63
Havens Elementary School 8 Public K-5 439 0.81

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 0.23
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 0.44
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.63
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 0.94
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 0.29
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.63
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 0.94
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 0.94
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.00

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Neighbors for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5253 Harbord Drive, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5265 Harbord Dr, Oakland 3,331 12/28/2015
4863 Harbord Dr, Oakland 3,318 10/16/2019 $2,000,000
5229 Harbord Dr, Oakland 2,334 08/30/2021
16 Harbord CT, Oakland 1,495 07/21/2021
4875 Harbord Dr, Oakland 1,632 11/07/2012
5201 Harbord Dr, Oakland 2,992 04/29/2002
5135 Harbord Dr, Oakland 1,526 09/08/2021 $1,675,000
32 Harbord CT, Oakland 1,946 11/04/2022 $1,900,000
5299 Harbord Dr, Oakland 2,959 10/16/2003
10 Harbord CT, Oakland 1,583 10/25/2021
24 Harbord CT, Oakland 1,177 02/18/2015
25 Truitt Ln, Oakland 1,756 05/15/1992 $303,000
4915 Harbord Dr, Oakland 3,168 03/27/2023
47 Truitt Ln, Oakland 2,589 03/02/2021 $2,088,000
4881 Harbord Dr, Oakland 1,248 12/10/2020
2 Harbord CT, Oakland 1,159 07/27/2022
42 Truitt Ln, Oakland 1,953 04/26/2018 $1,415,000
4869 Harbord Dr, Oakland 1,543 12/29/2006
5223 Harbord Dr, Oakland 2,366 11/14/2007
5051 Harbord Dr, Oakland 1,867 10/23/2024

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