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5237 James Ave, Oakland, CA, 94618

$1,395,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,497 SqFt
$932/SqFt
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5237 James Ave, Oakland$1,395,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$10,000*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street
Year Built1920
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
FireplaceDecorative
MLS #41073098
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusActive

About 5237 James Ave

This light-filled craftsman bungalow has original details with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. The living room and dining room have the original Gumwood (Eucalyptus) wood paneling (wainscoting) and hardwood floors. The dining room has beautiful built-in cabinets with leaded glass windows. The sunny, remodeled kitchen has a large island, breakfast nook and adjoining family room. One of the two bedrooms has a recently added bathroom. There is a separate office off of the back patio. The house has been retrofitted. 2 storage rooms in basement. The excellent location is near the Rockridge shopping center, College Avenue shops and restaurants, transportation, BART and convenient access to freeway entrance.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Living Area: 1,497 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (510) 486-1495
  • Listing Agent: Kim Marienthal

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: Decorative

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Oakland Technical High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Metwest High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Claremont Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Emerson Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Clifton to James Cross Street: Clifton.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,395,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $932/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $12,993
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Oakland, CA

City

Med. Sold Price

$873.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$596

Avg. Days On Market

36

# of Sold Homes

234

5237 James Ave vs Oakland

7 DAYS ON ROCKET

-29 Days

$1,395,000

+$521.4K More

$932/SqFt

+$336 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $521.4K more than the Median Sold Price and $336/SqFt more than other homes in Oakland, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • MLS Number: #41073098

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (510) 486-1495
  • Listing Agent: Kim Marienthal

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 07, 2012Home Sold
$745,000
Jun 09, 1998Home Sold
$319,000
Aug 24, 1990Home Sold
$265,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$12,993$857,390
2020$12,992$848,603
2019$12,297$831,969
2018$11,848$815,659
2017$11,848$799,667

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Emerson Elementary School

  • 4803 Lawton Ave

  • 0.27 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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6
/10

  • Claremont Middle School

  • 5750 College Ave

  • 0.57 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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7
/10

  • Oakland Technical High School

  • 4351 Broadway

  • 0.36 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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5
/10

  • Metwest High School

  • 1100 3rd Ave

  • 2.91 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,951. Most Oakland, CA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 5237 James Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5237 James Ave property is $1,395,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5237 James Ave is a house located in Oakland, California, 94618.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5237 James Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5237 James Ave are:
Emerson Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Claremont Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Oakland Technical High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Metwest High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $12,993 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on November 7, 2012 for $745,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5237 James Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5237 James Ave is 1,497 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5237 James Ave is 1920.

Rocket Homes›California›Alameda County›Oakland›94618›5237 James Ave

This home is located at 5237 James Ave in Oakland, CA and zip code 94618 in the Shafter neighborhood. This 1,497 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,395,000.

Oakland, CA housing market in August 2024 saw over 136 listings sold above listed price, more than 18 sold at listed price and over 61 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Oakland, CA increased by 6.5% between July 2024 and August 2024. The median list price of listings available in August 2024 was $873,593, while the average time on the real estate market was 36 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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