261 Wistar Rd is a 988 square foot house on a 4,125 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 24, 2020 for $500,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $579,176.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,125 sq ftLot Size
$586Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$579,176
$79K since sold in January 2020$8,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 13% higher than the average sale price ($513K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Dec 5, 2019
Contingent
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,613 (+4.1%)
$167,325 + $390,425
$557,750
2024
$8,277 (−4.6%)
$164,044 + $382,770
$546,814
2023
$8,674 (+2.9%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2022
$8,427 (+5.1%)
$154,584 + $360,696
$515,280
2021
$8,021 (+348.7%)
$154,584 + $360,696
$515,280
2020
$1,788 (+30.3%)
$151,554 + $353,626
$505,180
2019
$1,372 (+2.3%)
$12,967 + $22,418
$35,385
2018
$1,341 (+8.2%)
$12,713 + $21,979
$34,692
2017
$1,240 (−6.6%)
$12,219 + $21,125
$33,344
2016
$1,327 (+1.0%)
$12,219 + $21,125
$33,344
2015
$1,314 (+9.7%)
$11,980 + $20,711
$32,691
2014
$1,198 (+1.9%)
$11,569 + $20,000
$31,569
2013
$1,176 (+2.6%)
$11,569 + $20,000
$31,569
2012
$1,145 (−2.2%)
$11,516 + $19,910
$31,426
2011
$1,171 (+19.8%)
$11,291 + $19,520
$30,811
2010
$977 (−8.2%)
$11,069 + $19,137
$30,206
2009
$1,065 (+8.3%)
$10,986 + $18,994
$29,980
2008
$983
$11,013 + $19,039
$30,052
Tax history for 261 Wistar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,613 (+4.1%)
$167,325 + $390,425
$557,750
2024
$8,277 (−4.6%)
$164,044 + $382,770
$546,814
2023
$8,674 (+2.9%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2022
$8,427 (+5.1%)
$154,584 + $360,696
$515,280
2021
$8,021 (+348.7%)
$154,584 + $360,696
$515,280
2020
$1,788 (+30.3%)
$151,554 + $353,626
$505,180
2019
$1,372 (+2.3%)
$12,967 + $22,418
$35,385
2018
$1,341 (+8.2%)
$12,713 + $21,979
$34,692
2017
$1,240 (−6.6%)
$12,219 + $21,125
$33,344
2016
$1,327 (+1.0%)
$12,219 + $21,125
$33,344
2015
$1,314 (+9.7%)
$11,980 + $20,711
$32,691
2014
$1,198 (+1.9%)
$11,569 + $20,000
$31,569
2013
$1,176 (+2.6%)
$11,569 + $20,000
$31,569
2012
$1,145 (−2.2%)
$11,516 + $19,910
$31,426
2011
$1,171 (+19.8%)
$11,291 + $19,520
$30,811
2010
$977 (−8.2%)
$11,069 + $19,137
$30,206
2009
$1,065 (+8.3%)
$10,986 + $18,994
$29,980
2008
$983
$11,013 + $19,039
$30,052
*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.
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Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Apr 26, 2024 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a new energy storage system with a backup gateway and a new generation and backup loads panel.
Battery
Electrical
Apr 26, 2024 • Final
Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system with modules. The project requires a separate electrical permit for a new sub-panel and energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 668 OAKLAND
Living Sq. Ft: 988
Building Sq. Ft: 988
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,125
Legal Lot Number: 140
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.0947
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Alameda County
APN: 044 506702600
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 • 0.2mi
2/10
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$551,000 – $667,000
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