238 Wistar Rd is a 1,988 square foot house on a 4,950 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 15, 2019 for $540,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $727,061.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,950 sq ftLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$727,061
$187K since sold in March 2019$18K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($723K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Nov 23, 2018
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,652 (+3.9%)
$184,325 + $430,092
$614,417
2024
$9,291 (−4.6%)
$180,711 + $421,659
$602,370
2023
$9,742 (+2.7%)
$177,168 + $413,392
$590,560
2022
$9,484 (+4.6%)
$170,289 + $397,342
$567,631
2021
$9,063 (+1.1%)
$170,289 + $397,342
$567,631
2020
$8,964 (+180.0%)
$166,950 + $389,551
$556,501
2019
$3,201 (+2.1%)
$165,240 + $385,560
$550,800
2018
$3,136 (+5.1%)
$14,945 + $135,828
$150,773
2017
$2,984 (+6.4%)
$14,365 + $130,553
$144,918
2016
$2,804 (+0.7%)
$14,365 + $130,553
$144,918
2015
$2,785 (+2.5%)
$14,083 + $127,993
$142,076
2014
$2,717 (+1.0%)
$13,600 + $123,602
$137,202
2013
$2,690 (+3.7%)
$13,600 + $123,602
$137,202
2012
$2,595 (−0.1%)
$13,539 + $123,043
$136,582
2011
$2,598 (+8.7%)
$13,273 + $120,631
$133,904
2010
$2,391 (−3.8%)
$13,013 + $118,266
$131,279
2009
$2,484 (+7.9%)
$12,916 + $117,383
$130,299
2008
$2,302
$12,946 + $117,662
$130,608
Tax history for 238 Wistar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,652 (+3.9%)
$184,325 + $430,092
$614,417
2024
$9,291 (−4.6%)
$180,711 + $421,659
$602,370
2023
$9,742 (+2.7%)
$177,168 + $413,392
$590,560
2022
$9,484 (+4.6%)
$170,289 + $397,342
$567,631
2021
$9,063 (+1.1%)
$170,289 + $397,342
$567,631
2020
$8,964 (+180.0%)
$166,950 + $389,551
$556,501
2019
$3,201 (+2.1%)
$165,240 + $385,560
$550,800
2018
$3,136 (+5.1%)
$14,945 + $135,828
$150,773
2017
$2,984 (+6.4%)
$14,365 + $130,553
$144,918
2016
$2,804 (+0.7%)
$14,365 + $130,553
$144,918
2015
$2,785 (+2.5%)
$14,083 + $127,993
$142,076
2014
$2,717 (+1.0%)
$13,600 + $123,602
$137,202
2013
$2,690 (+3.7%)
$13,600 + $123,602
$137,202
2012
$2,595 (−0.1%)
$13,539 + $123,043
$136,582
2011
$2,598 (+8.7%)
$13,273 + $120,631
$133,904
2010
$2,391 (−3.8%)
$13,013 + $118,266
$131,279
2009
$2,484 (+7.9%)
$12,916 + $117,383
$130,299
2008
$2,302
$12,946 + $117,662
$130,608
*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
Dec 23, 2020 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Repair or replace the sewer lateral and perform excavation on the property. Install an overflow device if required.
Plumbing
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace a wall furnace.
HVAC
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: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,988
Building Sq. Ft: 1,988
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,950
Legal Lot Number: 91
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1136
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,988
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,950 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Alameda County
APN: 044 506800400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brookfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° 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
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$691,000 – $837,000
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