1278 Bates Rd is a 1,797 square foot house on a 3,913 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 14, 2016 for $1,215,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,657,665.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,913 sq ftLot Size
$922Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,657,665
$443K since sold in June 2016$16K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6% higher than the average sale price ($1.56M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40706650
Jul 23, 2015
Contingent
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28461741
Aug 18, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Oct 27, 1999
Sold
$299,000
$166/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29031092
Sep 25, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 26, 1985
Sold
$104,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,245 (+3.7%)
$440,111 + $1,026,927
$1,467,038
2024
$19,532 (−5.5%)
$431,484 + $1,006,796
$1,438,280
2023
$20,671 (+2.2%)
$423,024 + $987,056
$1,410,080
2022
$20,235 (+3.4%)
$406,599 + $948,732
$1,355,331
2021
$19,578 (+1.1%)
$406,599 + $948,732
$1,355,331
2020
$19,368 (+2.6%)
$398,628 + $930,132
$1,328,760
2019
$18,882 (+2.1%)
$394,542 + $920,598
$1,315,140
2018
$18,487 (+3.6%)
$386,807 + $902,550
$1,289,357
2017
$17,838 (+85.3%)
$371,790 + $867,510
$1,239,300
2016
$9,625 (+57.9%)
$371,790 + $867,510
$1,239,300
2015
$6,095 (−0.6%)
$192,000 + $448,000
$640,000
2014
$6,134 (+0.6%)
$112,463 + $262,414
$374,877
2013
$6,098 (+4.1%)
$112,463 + $262,414
$374,877
2012
$5,855 (+0.8%)
$111,955 + $261,229
$373,184
2011
$5,807 (+4.3%)
$109,760 + $256,107
$365,867
2010
$5,570 (−1.9%)
$107,608 + $251,086
$358,694
2009
$5,676 (+7.7%)
$106,804 + $249,211
$356,015
2008
$5,270
$107,058 + $249,803
$356,861
Tax history for 1278 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,245 (+3.7%)
$440,111 + $1,026,927
$1,467,038
2024
$19,532 (−5.5%)
$431,484 + $1,006,796
$1,438,280
2023
$20,671 (+2.2%)
$423,024 + $987,056
$1,410,080
2022
$20,235 (+3.4%)
$406,599 + $948,732
$1,355,331
2021
$19,578 (+1.1%)
$406,599 + $948,732
$1,355,331
2020
$19,368 (+2.6%)
$398,628 + $930,132
$1,328,760
2019
$18,882 (+2.1%)
$394,542 + $920,598
$1,315,140
2018
$18,487 (+3.6%)
$386,807 + $902,550
$1,289,357
2017
$17,838 (+85.3%)
$371,790 + $867,510
$1,239,300
2016
$9,625 (+57.9%)
$371,790 + $867,510
$1,239,300
2015
$6,095 (−0.6%)
$192,000 + $448,000
$640,000
2014
$6,134 (+0.6%)
$112,463 + $262,414
$374,877
2013
$6,098 (+4.1%)
$112,463 + $262,414
$374,877
2012
$5,855 (+0.8%)
$111,955 + $261,229
$373,184
2011
$5,807 (+4.3%)
$109,760 + $256,107
$365,867
2010
$5,570 (−1.9%)
$107,608 + $251,086
$358,694
2009
$5,676 (+7.7%)
$106,804 + $249,211
$356,015
2008
$5,270
$107,058 + $249,803
$356,861
*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
RD
S-13
Detached Unit Residential Regulations Zone
The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the RD Detached Unit Residential Zone Regulations. The intent of the Detached Unit Residential RD Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas primarily characterized by a mix of single-unit structures, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Mar 6, 2025 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new 240-volt circuit for an electric vehicle charger.
Electrical
Ev charger
Sep 1, 2020 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Repair or replace a sewer lateral and perform excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required.
Grading
Plumbing
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAKESHORE HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,797
Building Sq. Ft: 1,797
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,913
Legal Lot Number: 30,31
Legal Block Number: E
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.0898
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,797
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,913 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Alameda County
APN: 024 056701100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Crocker Highlands Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Edna Brewer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Oakland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Climate risks
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 84° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.58M – $1.91M
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