281 Cross Rd is a 3,401 square foot house on a 3,960 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 23, 1986 for $155,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $2,200,571.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
3,960 sq ftLot Size
$647Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,200,571
$2.0M since sold in June 1986$116K since August
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This home's estimate is 2.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.26M) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Sep 21, 2016 • Final
Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with modules.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Dot - excavation (x)
Install a new sewer connection.
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 827
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
View Information
View: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROCK RDG PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 3,401
Building Sq. Ft: 3,401
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: OFFICIAL RECS 26 PG 61 BLK 8 PART OF LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,960
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.0909
Zoning Code: R-30
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,401
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Alameda County
APN: 048A710600400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillcrest Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Oakland Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 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 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.09M – $2.53M
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