28 Kara Rd is a 1,683 square foot house on a 4,051 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 25, 1997 for $313,000. Based on Redfin's Alameda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,445,977.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
4,051 sq ftLot Size
$859Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,445,977
$1.1M since sold in September 1997$16K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27453483
Jan 2, 2019
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 25, 1997
Sold
$313,000
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 28, 1993
Sold
$310,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 1987
Sold
$202,500
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,186 (+2.0%)
$152,925 + $356,826
$509,751
2024
$8,022 (+3.7%)
$149,927 + $349,830
$499,757
2023
$7,737 (+2.2%)
$146,988 + $342,972
$489,960
2022
$7,573 (+2.4%)
$141,281 + $329,655
$470,936
2021
$7,399 (+1.2%)
$141,281 + $329,655
$470,936
2020
$7,312 (+8.2%)
$138,510 + $323,192
$461,702
2019
$6,759 (+2.5%)
$137,091 + $319,879
$456,970
2018
$6,596 (+4.5%)
$134,403 + $313,608
$448,011
2017
$6,313
$129,185 + $301,433
$430,618
2016
$6,310 (+0.4%)
$129,185 + $301,433
$430,618
2015
$6,287 (+4.5%)
$126,653 + $295,524
$422,177
2014
$6,019 (+0.1%)
$122,307 + $285,384
$407,691
2013
$6,010 (+1.9%)
$122,307 + $285,384
$407,691
2012
$5,896 (+3.7%)
$121,755 + $284,096
$405,851
2011
$5,688 (+5.6%)
$119,368 + $278,526
$397,894
2010
$5,387 (+0.1%)
$117,028 + $273,066
$390,094
2009
$5,379 (+3.1%)
$116,154 + $271,026
$387,180
2008
$5,217
$116,430 + $271,670
$388,100
Tax history for 28 Kara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,186 (+2.0%)
$152,925 + $356,826
$509,751
2024
$8,022 (+3.7%)
$149,927 + $349,830
$499,757
2023
$7,737 (+2.2%)
$146,988 + $342,972
$489,960
2022
$7,573 (+2.4%)
$141,281 + $329,655
$470,936
2021
$7,399 (+1.2%)
$141,281 + $329,655
$470,936
2020
$7,312 (+8.2%)
$138,510 + $323,192
$461,702
2019
$6,759 (+2.5%)
$137,091 + $319,879
$456,970
2018
$6,596 (+4.5%)
$134,403 + $313,608
$448,011
2017
$6,313
$129,185 + $301,433
$430,618
2016
$6,310 (+0.4%)
$129,185 + $301,433
$430,618
2015
$6,287 (+4.5%)
$126,653 + $295,524
$422,177
2014
$6,019 (+0.1%)
$122,307 + $285,384
$407,691
2013
$6,010 (+1.9%)
$122,307 + $285,384
$407,691
2012
$5,896 (+3.7%)
$121,755 + $284,096
$405,851
2011
$5,688 (+5.6%)
$119,368 + $278,526
$397,894
2010
$5,387 (+0.1%)
$117,028 + $273,066
$390,094
2009
$5,379 (+3.1%)
$116,154 + $271,026
$387,180
2008
$5,217
$116,430 + $271,670
$388,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
PD
One-Family Residence District
It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas subdivided and used or designed to be used for one-family and two-family residential development, and that the regulations established will promote and protect a proper residential character in such districts.
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Planned Development Combining District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Library
Park & open space
Jan 9, 2025 • Active
Express window replacement permit - residential
Remove and replace entry doors with new retrofit doors of the same type.
Remodel
Nov 24, 2008 • Final
Residential - over the counter
Remove and replace windows and patio doors, converting from aluminum to vinyl materials.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,683
Building Sq. Ft: 1,683
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: TRACT 4541 LOT 30
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,051
Legal Lot Number: 30
Municipality Name: ALAMEDA INCORP
Acres: 0.093
Zoning Code: R1PD
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,683
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,051 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Alameda County
APN: 074 132713900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Bay Farm School
Public Tk-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Alameda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.37M – $1.66M
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