Conveniently located in the heart of Chinatown Oakland. Building of Franklin 88 provides a secure entry and the key fob is required for the use of elevators. This SW and street facing view brings in abundance of natural light. Unit 521 offers 524 Sqft of spacious Livingroom, dining area, 1 bedroom, 1 bath and in-unit Washer/Dryer. Trash chutes and Recycle closets located by elevator of each floor. One underground parking space. You’ll be within just blocks away from all local restaurants, markets, banks, library, public transit, BART, I-880 entrance, Farmer’s Market every Friday, Jack London, uptown/downtown, Lake Merritt are all near Chinatown but without paying the premium to own. 100Pts Walk Score, great home for all generations.
CondoProperty Type
2004Year Built
1,899 sq ftLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ricky Chan•DRE #01955659• Keller Williams Tri-Valley
Bought with Hui Kai Pi•DRE #02040659• Realty ONE Group Future
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40995906
Aug 1, 2022
Sold
$385,000
$735/sq ft
Jun 30, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2022
Listed
$385,000
$735/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,910 (+5.1%)
$101,894 + $239,845
$341,739
2024
$4,671 (−25.4%)
$99,897 + $235,143
$335,040
2023
$6,259 (−40.6%)
$97,939 + $230,534
$328,473
2022
$10,529 (+47.4%)
$124,773 + $291,445
$416,218
2021
$7,145 (+1.1%)
$124,773 + $291,445
$416,218
2020
$7,068 (+4.4%)
$122,327 + $285,731
$408,058
2019
$6,767 (+3.7%)
$121,073 + $282,802
$403,875
2018
$6,527 (+5.2%)
$118,700 + $277,259
$395,959
2017
$6,206 (+9.7%)
$114,093 + $266,497
$380,590
2016
$5,656 (+15.9%)
$114,093 + $266,497
$380,590
2015
$4,878 (+11.2%)
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
2014
$4,388 (+30.4%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2013
$3,365 (+2.3%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2012
$3,290 (−9.0%)
$54,000 + $126,000
$180,000
2011
$3,615 (−12.3%)
$54,000 + $126,000
$180,000
2010
$4,124 (−2.2%)
$60,000 + $140,000
$200,000
2009
$4,216 (−13.5%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2008
$4,872
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
Tax history for 989 Franklin St #521
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,910 (+5.1%)
$101,894 + $239,845
$341,739
2024
$4,671 (−25.4%)
$99,897 + $235,143
$335,040
2023
$6,259 (−40.6%)
$97,939 + $230,534
$328,473
2022
$10,529 (+47.4%)
$124,773 + $291,445
$416,218
2021
$7,145 (+1.1%)
$124,773 + $291,445
$416,218
2020
$7,068 (+4.4%)
$122,327 + $285,731
$408,058
2019
$6,767 (+3.7%)
$121,073 + $282,802
$403,875
2018
$6,527 (+5.2%)
$118,700 + $277,259
$395,959
2017
$6,206 (+9.7%)
$114,093 + $266,497
$380,590
2016
$5,656 (+15.9%)
$114,093 + $266,497
$380,590
2015
$4,878 (+11.2%)
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
2014
$4,388 (+30.4%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2013
$3,365 (+2.3%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2012
$3,290 (−9.0%)
$54,000 + $126,000
$180,000
2011
$3,615 (−12.3%)
$54,000 + $126,000
$180,000
2010
$4,124 (−2.2%)
$60,000 + $140,000
$200,000
2009
$4,216 (−13.5%)
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
2008
$4,872
$75,000 + $175,000
$250,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
6
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
524
Year built
2004
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alameda County
APN
002 010401900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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Downtown District General Commercial Zone
The intent of the D-DT-C Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas of Downtown appropriate for a wide range of ground-floor commercial activities. Upper-story spaces are intended for a wide range of commercial and residential activities.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Office
Medical office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage, Space Per Unit - 1, Unassigned
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Granite
Interior Features
Interior Features: Elevator, No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
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