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Warehouse, StorageIndustrial
Last sold for $250,000 on Dec 8, 1993

281 3RD ST

OAKLAND, CA 94607
0
Baths
5,000 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Dec 8, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,296 (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.$796,330 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$159,266
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$637,064
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$780,720

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Warehouse, Storage
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(9)

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Westlake Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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

281 3rd 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 82% 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 area5,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,234 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 281 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeProduce and WaterfrontOakland 94607Alameda County
Living areabigger than5,000 ft²almost all homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes36% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than195418% of homes37% of homes37% of homes

About 281 3rd St

When did 281 3rd St, Oakland, CA last sell?

281 3rd St, Oakland, CA last sold on Dec 8, 1993 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 3rd St, Oakland, CA?

281 3rd St, Oakland, CA has 5,000 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 281 3rd St, Oakland, CA built?

281 3rd St, Oakland, CA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 3rd St, Oakland, CA?

281 3rd 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 281 3rd St, Oakland, CA compare to other homes in Oakland 94607?

Among the 6,205 homes in Oakland 94607, it is bigger than 98% of them (5,000 ft² against a typical 1,234 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1954 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 3rd St, Oakland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 3rd St, Oakland, CA was $13,296. The county assessed it at $796,330.

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