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161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Bell Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1929

Acreage

0.24

General Information

Address
Primary address
161 Bell Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
Zip code
94611
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
50-4611-15-1

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$22,934
Current property tax
$22,851
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
3,727
Stories
2
Year built
1929
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1940
Rooms
11
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4.5
Lot
Acreage
0.24
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (R)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
34 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
13 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/09/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
10/29/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/27/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/18/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/24/2012 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/24/2012 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/24/1997 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$22,934
Current property tax
$22,851
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,943,848
Land value
$583,154
Building value
$1,360,694

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,943,848 1.1798 $22,934 +0.93%
2024-2025 $1,905,743 1.1923 $22,722 +1.40%
2023-2024 $1,868,381 1.1994 $22,409 +2.97%
2022-2023 $1,831,751 1.1881 $21,763 +5.44%
2021-2022 $1,795,841 1.1494 $20,641 -0.07%
2020-2021 $1,777,427 1.1621 $20,655 -3.14%
2019-2020 $1,742,584 1.2237 $21,324 +3.73%
2018-2019 $1,708,421 1.2033 $20,557 -0.74%
2017-2018 $1,674,930 1.2365 $20,711 +8.36%
2016-2017 $1,642,094 1.1639 $19,112 -0.74%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Piedmont residential market stats

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Median sale price

$3,000,000

17.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,196

12.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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)
Havens Elementary School 8 Public K-5 439 0.44
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 0.49
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 0.57
Montclair Elementary School 7 Public K-5 534 0.69
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 0.76
Wildwood Elementary School 8 Public K-5 264 0.76
Aurora School NR Private K-5 103 0.90
Thornhill Elementary School 7 Public K-5 383 0.95
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 65 0.97
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.01
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 0.49
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 0.57
Piedmont Middle School 9 Public 6-8 512 0.60
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 0.76
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 65 0.97
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.01
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.03
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 1.28
Montera Middle School 5 Public 6-8 642 1.38
St. Leo the Great School NR Private PK-8 237 1.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 0.49
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 0.49
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 0.57
Millennium High Alternative School 8 Public 9-12 61 0.57
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 0.90
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.01
West Wind Academy NR Private 4-12 20 1.47
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 1.53
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.65
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 1.65

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Neighbors for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA

512 Scenic Ave, Oakland 107 Pacific Ave, Oakland 15 Hardwick Ave, Oakland 669 Blair Ave, Oakland 146 Bell Ave, Oakland 676 Blair Ave, Oakland 711 Blair Ave, Oakland 407 Scenic Ave, Oakland 160 Bell Ave, Oakland 660 Blair Ave, Oakland 668 Blair Ave, Oakland 453 Scenic Ave, Oakland 150 Bell Ave, Oakland 654 Blair Ave, Oakland 165 Bell Ave, Oakland 128 Bell Ave, Oakland 133 Bell Ave, Oakland 653 Blair Ave, Oakland 550 Scenic Ave, Oakland 506 Scenic Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA

94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

The development at 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 has a total of 3,727 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 is currently assessed at $1,943,848.

What are the property taxes for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611?

The property taxes for 161 Bell Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 total $22,933.

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