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$505,684

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1 ba

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1,052

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278 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 94603

About this home

278 Wistar Rd is a 1,052 square foot house on a 4,125 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $505,684.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

4,125 sq ftLot Size

$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$505,684

$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.7% lower than the average sale price ($531K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$525,000
A
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
246 Tunis Rd, Oakland, CA 94603
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$470,000
B
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
9527 Coral Rd, Oakland, CA 94603
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$530,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
138 Eldridge Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$650,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,013 sq ft
212 Fitzpatrick, Oakland, CA 94603
eXp Realty of California Inc.
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$460,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,052 sq ft
9623 Empire Rd, Oakland, MI 49603
SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$550,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,013 sq ft
274 Tunis Rd, Oakland, CA 94603

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$478,490

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Market trends in 94603, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.0%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$520K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 278 Wistar Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,584 (+4.7%)

$42,057 + $95,155

$137,212

2024

$3,422 (−1.5%)

$41,232 + $93,289

$134,521

2023

$3,476 (+4.8%)

$40,424 + $91,461

$131,885

2022

$3,317 (+9.6%)

$38,854 + $87,910

$126,764

2021

$3,028 (+1.2%)

$38,854 + $87,910

$126,764

2020

$2,991 (−52.1%)

$38,093 + $86,186

$124,279

2019

$6,247 (+0.9%)

$37,702 + $85,303

$123,005

2018

$6,191 (+2.3%)

$36,963 + $83,631

$120,594

2017

$6,053 (+150.1%)

$35,528 + $80,385

$115,913

2016

$2,420 (+0.7%)

$35,528 + $80,385

$115,913

2015

$2,402 (+3.4%)

$34,832 + $78,809

$113,641

2014

$2,322 (+1.1%)

$33,637 + $76,105

$109,742

2013

$2,296 (+3.5%)

$33,637 + $76,105

$109,742

2012

$2,218 (+3.9%)

$33,485 + $75,761

$109,246

2011

$2,135 (+86.8%)

$32,828 + $74,276

$107,104

2010

$1,143 (+0.9%)

$32,185 + $72,819

$105,004

2009

$1,133 (+8.3%)

$12,458 + $22,284

$34,742

2008

$1,046

$12,488 + $22,337

$34,825

Tax history for 278 Wistar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,584 (+4.7%)

$42,057 + $95,155

$137,212

2024

$3,422 (−1.5%)

$41,232 + $93,289

$134,521

2023

$3,476 (+4.8%)

$40,424 + $91,461

$131,885

2022

$3,317 (+9.6%)

$38,854 + $87,910

$126,764

2021

$3,028 (+1.2%)

$38,854 + $87,910

$126,764

2020

$2,991 (−52.1%)

$38,093 + $86,186

$124,279

2019

$6,247 (+0.9%)

$37,702 + $85,303

$123,005

2018

$6,191 (+2.3%)

$36,963 + $83,631

$120,594

2017

$6,053 (+150.1%)

$35,528 + $80,385

$115,913

2016

$2,420 (+0.7%)

$35,528 + $80,385

$115,913

2015

$2,402 (+3.4%)

$34,832 + $78,809

$113,641

2014

$2,322 (+1.1%)

$33,637 + $76,105

$109,742

2013

$2,296 (+3.5%)

$33,637 + $76,105

$109,742

2012

$2,218 (+3.9%)

$33,485 + $75,761

$109,246

2011

$2,135 (+86.8%)

$32,828 + $74,276

$107,104

2010

$1,143 (+0.9%)

$32,185 + $72,819

$105,004

2009

$1,133 (+8.3%)

$12,458 + $22,284

$34,742

2008

$1,046

$12,488 + $22,337

$34,825

*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

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

May 7, 2026 • Final

Solarapp+ (for roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with solarapp+- contractor use)

Battery

Electrical

Solar

Jul 3, 2025 • Final

Solarapp+ (for roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with solarapp+- contractor use)

Install a solar photovoltaic system and an energy storage system. Upgrade the main service panel to 200 amps and perform sistering work.

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: 1,052
Building Sq. Ft: 1,052
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,125
Legal Lot Number: 96
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.: 1,052
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Alameda County
APN: 044 506800900

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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

9/10 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

Oakland, CA • 94603

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$481,000 – $582,000

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Home values near 278 Wistar Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1013 Sq. Ft.	$492,398
261 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$571,920

Address	Redfin Estimate
270 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1169 Sq. Ft.	$638,666
290 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$451,537

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1013 Sq. Ft.	$471,002
277 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$472,443

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