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4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 - Property report

Also known as: 4191 Observatory Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

2008

Acreage

0.25

Sale price

$1,505,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
4191 Observatory Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
Zip code
94619
Neighborhood
Leona Heights
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
37-2605-133

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/25/2021
Sale price
$1,505,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$17,891
Current property tax
$17,801
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,318
Stories
2
Year built
2008
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
2009
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.25
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Hillside (RH-4)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
39 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
21 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/25/2021 $1,505,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XX; XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/02/2015 $1,060,000 XXX XX XX; XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/21/2004 $150,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/25/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/25/2021 Grant Deed XXX XX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/15/2016 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
12/02/2015 Deed of Trust XXX XX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX
12/02/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XX
12/02/2015 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XX XX
12/02/2015 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX
12/02/2015 Power of Attorney XXX XX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/23/2015 Substitution of Trustee XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/14/2006 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 4191 Observatory 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
$17,891
Current property tax
$17,801
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,400,000
Land value
$420,000
Building value
$980,000

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 $1,400,000 1.2779 $17,891 -9.34%
2024-2025 $1,565,801 1.2603 $19,734 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,535,100 1.3722 $21,065 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,505,000 1.3771 $20,725 +30.11%
2021-2022 $1,159,247 1.3741 $15,929 +1.06%
2020-2021 $1,147,364 1.3737 $15,761 +19.63%
2019-2020 $1,124,871 1.1713 $13,176 -12.58%
2018-2019 $1,102,823 1.3666 $15,071 +3.36%
2017-2018 $1,081,200 1.3486 $14,581 +3.80%
2016-2017 $1,060,000 1.3252 $14,047 +20.04%

Permit information for 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/23/2026
06/29/2022
08/17/2021
06/16/2020

*Most recent permits 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
X
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

Daily traffic map

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mountain Boulevard Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.26
Mountain Boulevard Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.26
Carl B. Munck Elementary School 4 Public K-5 179 0.49
Roses In Concrete NR Charter K-8 224 0.52
Urban Montessori Charter NR Charter K-8 328 0.52
Urban Montessori Charter School NR Charter K-8 432 0.52
Redwood Heights Elementary School 9 Public K-5 369 0.72
Baywood Learning Centers NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Oakland Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-8 153 0.78
Oakland Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-8 153 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oakland Community Day Middle School NR Public 6-8 9 0.16
Community Day School NR Public 6-12 8 0.16
Roses In Concrete NR Charter K-8 224 0.52
Urban Montessori Charter NR Charter K-8 328 0.52
Urban Montessori Charter School NR Charter K-8 432 0.52
Baywood Learning Centers NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Oakland Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-8 153 0.78
St. Lawrence O'toole Elementary School NR Private K-8 180 0.79
Julia Morgan School For Girls NR Private 6-8 124 0.86
Burbank Preschool Center NR Public 190 0.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Community Day School NR Public 6-12 8 0.16
Conservatory Of Vocal/Instrumental Arts High 8 Charter 9-12 55 0.68
Baywood Learning Centers NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Burbank Preschool Center NR Public 190 0.92
Cornerstone Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-10 16 1.06
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 1.09
I.Q.R.A.A.Educational Academy& Services NR Private K-12 24 1.09
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 1.14
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 1.17
Skyline High School 5 Public 9-12 1,590 1.18

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619?

The development at 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 was built in 2008.

What is the total square footage of 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619?

4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 has a total of 2,318 square feet.

When was 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 last sold and what was the sale price?

4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 was last sold on 08/25/2021 for $1,505,000.

What is the assessed value of 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619?

4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 is currently assessed at $1,400,000.

What are the property taxes for 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619?

The property taxes for 4191 Observatory Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 total $17,890.

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