NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5221 James Ave Oakland, CA 94618

Shafter Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,349,000 - $1,559,289

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,312 Sq Ft
$1,091/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 2, 2020

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

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,194 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Claremont Middle School Rated 9+
  • 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

3,700 Sq Ft Lot

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
  • 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,431,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$331,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Outstanding Balance
$771,330
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$659,742

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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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

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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

    5 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

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