281 Cairo Rd is a 1,424 square foot house on a 4,125 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $591,835.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,125 sq ftLot Size
$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$591,835
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 14.7% higher than the average sale price ($516K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,920 (+13.8%)
$42,320 + $196,746
$239,066
2024
$4,322 (−1.1%)
$42,320 + $196,746
$239,066
2023
$4,372 (+5.3%)
$41,490 + $161,810
$203,300
2022
$4,151 (+8.7%)
$39,879 + $147,451
$187,330
2021
$3,818 (+1.2%)
$39,879 + $147,451
$187,330
2020
$3,774 (+31.6%)
$39,097 + $142,727
$181,824
2019
$2,868 (+2.1%)
$38,696 + $141,292
$179,988
2018
$2,811 (+5.3%)
$37,937 + $88,521
$126,458
2017
$2,669 (+7.0%)
$36,465 + $85,085
$121,550
2016
$2,495 (+0.7%)
$36,465 + $85,085
$121,550
2015
$2,477 (+3.3%)
$35,750 + $83,417
$119,167
2014
$2,399 (+1.1%)
$34,523 + $80,555
$115,078
2013
$2,373 (+3.6%)
$34,523 + $80,555
$115,078
2012
$2,291 (−0.3%)
$34,367 + $80,191
$114,558
2011
$2,299 (+9.7%)
$33,693 + $78,619
$112,312
2010
$2,095 (−9.8%)
$33,033 + $77,077
$110,110
2009
$2,322 (+14.6%)
$32,786 + $76,502
$109,288
2008
$2,026
$32,864 + $76,683
$109,547
Tax history for 281 Cairo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,920 (+13.8%)
$42,320 + $196,746
$239,066
2024
$4,322 (−1.1%)
$42,320 + $196,746
$239,066
2023
$4,372 (+5.3%)
$41,490 + $161,810
$203,300
2022
$4,151 (+8.7%)
$39,879 + $147,451
$187,330
2021
$3,818 (+1.2%)
$39,879 + $147,451
$187,330
2020
$3,774 (+31.6%)
$39,097 + $142,727
$181,824
2019
$2,868 (+2.1%)
$38,696 + $141,292
$179,988
2018
$2,811 (+5.3%)
$37,937 + $88,521
$126,458
2017
$2,669 (+7.0%)
$36,465 + $85,085
$121,550
2016
$2,495 (+0.7%)
$36,465 + $85,085
$121,550
2015
$2,477 (+3.3%)
$35,750 + $83,417
$119,167
2014
$2,399 (+1.1%)
$34,523 + $80,555
$115,078
2013
$2,373 (+3.6%)
$34,523 + $80,555
$115,078
2012
$2,291 (−0.3%)
$34,367 + $80,191
$114,558
2011
$2,299 (+9.7%)
$33,693 + $78,619
$112,312
2010
$2,095 (−9.8%)
$33,033 + $77,077
$110,110
2009
$2,322 (+14.6%)
$32,786 + $76,502
$109,288
2008
$2,026
$32,864 + $76,683
$109,547
*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
Jan 14, 2020 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Construct a single-story rear addition including a new bathroom and family room. Enlarge existing bedrooms and perform associated electrical work.
Addition
Bathroom
Electrical
Aug 14, 2019 • Final
Residential building - addition
Construct a one-story rear addition to the residence. The project includes a new bathroom and family room, and the enlargement of existing bedrooms.
Addition
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
Living Sq. Ft: 1,424
Building Sq. Ft: 1,424
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 668 LOT 258
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,125
Legal Lot Number: 258
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.0947
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,424
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Alameda County
APN: 044 506402000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 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 • 0.9mi
2/10
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Climate risks
7/10 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 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
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$563,000 – $681,000
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