Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Oakland, California

Oakland has 87,703 properties with a cumulative value of $40.4B, making up 20.55% of all real estate value in Alameda County. Property taxes in Oakland totaled $726.0M, with the average homeowner paying $8,279 in property taxes compared to the county average of $7,977. The average property tax rate in Oakland is 1.80%, higher than the county average of 1.53%. Property values for tax purposes are determined by the local assessor's office, which takes into account the market value of the property, as well as any exemptions or deductions that may apply.

The property tax timeline in California begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are then issued between June and August. Property tax appeals must be submitted by September 15th or November 30th, depending on the county. Finally, property tax bills are issued on October 1st.

Important Dates
Property Valuation Date:January 1st
Property Value Notices Issued:June - August
Property Tax Appeal Deadline:September 15 or November 30 (varies by county)
Property Tax Bills Issued:October 1st
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #):December 10th, 1st half installment
Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #):April 10th, 2nd half
Available Exemptions
SeniorNot Available
DisabledAvailable
HomesteadAvailable
VeteranNot Available
Solar/WindAvailable
CharitableAvailable

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Real Estate Statistics in Oakland, California

Total Real Estate Value
$40.4B
Total Real Property Taxes
$726.0M
Average Property Tax Rate
1.80%
# of Real Properties
87,703

Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Oakland, California

Oakland property taxes are collected at an average rate of 1.80%, which is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.53% for Alameda County. This rate can vary significantly across Oakland ZIP codes, with the highest effective property tax rate being 2.23% in the 94621 ZIP code and the lowest being 1.53% in the 94612 ZIP code. The variation in property tax rates across ZIP codes is due to differences in home values by ZIP code. For example, the 94621 ZIP code has higher home values than the 94612 ZIP code, resulting in a higher effective property tax rate.

Overall, Oakland property taxes are slightly higher than the average rate for Alameda County, but the rates can vary significantly across ZIP codes. This variation is due to differences in home values by ZIP code, with higher home values resulting in higher effective property tax rates. It is important to consider these differences when looking at property taxes in Oakland, as they can have a significant impact on the amount of taxes paid.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Oakland, California. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.

ZIP Code10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
94601$39,886$124,451$229,928$427,464$625,586
94602$67,294$199,477$426,370$754,940$1,014,378
94603$36,489$96,084$178,657$347,553$488,000
94605$52,096$139,774$305,331$539,266$770,015
94606$38,527$131,581$275,553$482,855$734,513
94607$53,053$190,340$383,824$617,714$794,056
94608$40,917$132,986$379,886$667,851$915,619
94609$49,853$174,018$445,440$741,774$1,034,424
94610$72,500$186,560$442,996$810,672$1,257,783
94611$94,456$281,901$603,132$993,880$1,367,179
94612$118,500$259,881$414,940$611,425$832,269
94618$78,167$273,958$614,361$1,114,674$1,623,284
94619$63,375$178,818$389,472$668,208$899,359
94621$37,146$91,504$166,085$335,696$458,598

Property Tax Bill

This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Oakland, California.

ZIP Code10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
94601$2,363$3,449$5,090$7,918$10,643
94602$2,846$4,689$7,846$12,242$15,822
94603$2,146$3,040$4,276$6,650$8,561
94605$2,644$3,816$6,235$9,323$12,533
94606$2,376$3,825$5,855$8,806$12,149
94607$3,166$4,697$7,317$10,417$12,839
94608$2,172$3,685$7,275$11,014$14,572
94609$2,746$4,570$8,032$12,160$16,381
94610$2,818$4,688$8,043$13,072$19,306
94611$3,333$6,097$10,524$15,654$20,786
94612$3,786$5,119$7,335$10,248$13,535
94618$3,080$5,941$10,675$17,319$24,153
94619$2,824$4,369$7,270$10,974$14,225
94621$2,218$2,946$4,170$6,443$8,260

Effective Property Tax Rate

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.

ZIP Code10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
94601 5.92% 2.77% 2.21% 1.85% 1.70%
94602 4.23% 2.35% 1.84% 1.62% 1.56%
94603 5.88% 3.16% 2.39% 1.91% 1.75%
94605 5.08% 2.73% 2.04% 1.73% 1.63%
94606 6.17% 2.91% 2.12% 1.82% 1.65%
94607 5.97% 2.47% 1.91% 1.69% 1.62%
94608 5.31% 2.77% 1.92% 1.65% 1.59%
94609 5.51% 2.63% 1.80% 1.64% 1.58%
94610 3.89% 2.51% 1.82% 1.61% 1.53%
94611 3.53% 2.16% 1.74% 1.58% 1.52%
94612 3.19% 1.97% 1.77% 1.68% 1.63%
94618 3.94% 2.17% 1.74% 1.55% 1.49%
94619 4.46% 2.44% 1.87% 1.64% 1.58%
94621 5.97% 3.22% 2.51% 1.92% 1.80%

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Real Estate Values in Oakland, California

Median Sale Price
$835.0K
Total Inventory
645
% Change in Median Sale Price
-6.96%
12-month Change

Average Home Value in Oakland, California

Last updated: November 2023

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Housing Expenses in Oakland, California

Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.

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The average property tax rate in Oakland is 1.80%.
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