For sale
$474,999
2beds
880sqft
5081 Congress Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
2beds
880sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1923
4,356 sqft
2 Parking spaces
$540 price/sqft
What's special
Room to gardenAbundant natural lightNewer furnaceTiled flooringNewer water heaterStackable washer and dryerAdditional bathroom
Welcome to 5081 Congress Ave, a charming 1923 single-family home offering character, functionality, and opportunity in Oakland. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features 880 sq ft of living space with abundant natural light and an open layout that creates a bright and comfortable flow throughout the home. The kitchen features stone countertops ...
- 72 days |
- 2,393 |
- 116 |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41135199
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Ouk DRE #02079511 510-978-0428,
eXp Realty of California,
Raymond Rosales DRE #01991082 925-918-1340,
EXP Realty of California, Inc
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41135199
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Tile Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Skylight(s)
Heating
- Gravity
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Tandem, No Garage
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 35237131
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $540/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $501,974
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $474,999+137.5%$540/sqft |
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| 8/25/2017 | Sold | $200,000$227/sqft |
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| 12/28/2015 | Sold | $200,000+33.3%$227/sqft |
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| 3/6/2009 | Sold | $150,000-58%$170/sqft |
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| 8/21/2007 | Sold | $357,000+166.4%$406/sqft |
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| 2/5/1999 | Sold | $134,000+106.2%$152/sqft |
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| 8/24/1998 | Sold | $65,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $501,974 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,400 +68.6% | $492,133 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,541 +4.4% | $482,484 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,181 +5% | $473,025 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,788 +1.1% | $463,751 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,703 +7.9% | $459,000 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $7,141 +27.6% | $438,600 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,595 | $430,000 +29.7% |
| 2017 | $5,595 +4.2% | $331,500 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,370 +75% | $325,000 +102.2% |
| 2015 | $3,069 -8.1% | $160,718 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,340 | $157,571 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $156,860 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $153,785 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $150,770 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $149,644 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $150,000 -58% |
| 2008 | -- | $357,000 +100.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $178,395 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $174,898 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $171,468 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $168,108 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $165,027 +16.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,202 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,302 | $139,414 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,888/mo
Principal & interest
$2405
Property taxes
$483
Estimated market value
$478,400
$454,000 - $507,000
$2,703/mo
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Neighborhood: Fairfax
Nearby schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.1 miles1/10
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Test Score Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
1/10Melrose Leadership Academy
Grades K-8 • 0.4 miles7/10
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6/10Student Progress Rating
8/10Fremont High
Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles2/10
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2/10College Readiness Rating
1/10