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Last sold for $1,283,500 on Aug 21, 2015

278 4TH ST

OAKLAND, CA 94607
3
Beds
4
Baths
8,620 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,300 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,283,500 · Aug 21, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,714 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,864,406 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$482,976
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,381,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,827,858

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Store/Office (Mixed Use)
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Westlake Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Oakland Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94607These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.422

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,205
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,357 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,935
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,763
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

278 4th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Produce and Waterfront
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Produce and Waterfront
  • Older than 94% of homes in Produce and Waterfront

How it measures up in Oakland 94607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oakland 94607.

Living area8,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 278 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeProduce and WaterfrontOakland 94607Alameda County
Living areabigger than8,620 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4,300 ft²2% of homes32% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19206% of homes32% of homes10% of homes

About 278 4th St

When did 278 4th St, Oakland, CA last sell?

278 4th St, Oakland, CA last sold on Aug 21, 2015 for $1,283,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 4th St, Oakland, CA?

278 4th St, Oakland, CA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 8,620 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 278 4th St, Oakland, CA built?

278 4th St, Oakland, CA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 4th St, Oakland, CA?

278 4th St, Oakland, CA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Westlake Middle School (middle), rated D-; Oakland Technical High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Oakland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 4th St, Oakland, CA compare to other homes in Oakland 94607?

Among the 6,197 homes in Oakland 94607, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,620 ft² against a typical 1,225 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (4,300 ft² against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1920 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 4th St, Oakland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 4th St, Oakland, CA was $26,714. The county assessed it at $1,864,406.

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