NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5221 James Ave Oakland, CA 94618

Shafter Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,275,000 - $1,488,538

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,312 Sq Ft
$1,032/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2020

Last sale price $1,100,000 $838 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,513/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • Tile Countertops
  • 1 Car Garage

About This Home

As of July 2020

Welcome to 5221 James Ave, a charming Craftsman on a quiet street in Rockridge. Good natural light in the living/dining room highlights the beautiful woodwork. Hardwood floors throughout. 2 bedrooms/1 bath plus a bonus room that is ideal for office/den. Conveniently located to College Ave amenities. Property link:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Chambers

Western Management Properties, Inc License #00776842 Listed on: 05/19/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

CATHY TRUELOVE

Compass License #01363591

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Linoleum Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Rockridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14123612

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Rockridge
  • Directions: College to Clifton to James
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Please have PEAD signed and emailed or leave at property prior to showing. Seller not cleaning/disinfecting btwn showings. Agents/Buyers to take their own health and safety precautions, as recommended in the PEAD. Offers, if any, June 2nd at Noon. Pre-escrow with Anna Tsuji at Chicago Title 510-893-8871. Disclosure link: https://app.disclosures.io/link/5221-James-Avenue-eulpl16v
  • remarks22: BRUCE CHAMBERS - Agt: 510-451-7317 - Welcome to 5221 James Ave, a charming Craftsman on a quiet street in Rockridge. Good natural light in the living/dining room highlights the beautiful woodwork. Hardwood floors throughout. 2 bedrooms/1 bath plus a bonus room that is ideal for office/den. Conveniently located to College Ave amenities. Property link: https://spark.adobe.com/page/XPJNJD00YY0tf/
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum
  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3700
  • Parcel Number: 14123612

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Russo Frank L and Russo Cindy L
Bought by
Bertozzi Galen
Seller's Agent
Bruce Chambers
Western Management Properties, Inc
Buyer's Agent
CATHY TRUELOVE
Compass
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-6.38%
Current Estimated Value
$1,353,635

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$253,635
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Outstanding Balance
$771,330
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$582,305

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1999
Sold by
Russo Frank L and Russo Cindy L
Bought by
Russo Frank L and Russo Cindy L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bertozzi Galen $1,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Russo Frank L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bertozzi Galen $880,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Sold $1,100,000 -6.4% $838 / Sq Ft
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2020 05/19/20 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $896 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,302 $1,245,575 $357,198 $895,377
2024 $17,302 $1,221,020 $350,196 $877,824
2023 $17,414 $1,144,440 $343,332 $801,108
2022 $17,031 $1,115,000 $336,600 $785,400
2021 $16,444 $1,093,000 $330,000 $770,000
2020 $2,162 $53,132 $32,731 $20,401
2019 $1,980 $52,090 $32,089 $20,001
2018 $1,944 $51,068 $31,460 $19,608
2017 $1,834 $50,067 $30,843 $19,224
2016 $1,677 $49,085 $30,238 $18,847
2015 $1,664 $48,348 $29,784 $18,564
2014 $1,561 $47,401 $29,201 $18,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bruce Chambers

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Bruce Chambers

    Western Management Properties, Inc

    (510) 451-7317

    27 Total Sales

    Bruce Chambers
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    CATHY TRUELOVE

    Compass

    (510) 333-1382

    3 Total Sales

    CATHY TRUELOVE
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40905286

bridgeMLS

APN: 014-1236-012-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94618 Shafter

5221 James Ave, Oakland, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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