How much is the transfer tax on an Oakland condo?

Oakland's city transfer tax applies to the full sale price by tier: 1.0% up to $300,000, 1.5% from $300,000 to $2,000,000, 1.75% from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000, and 2.5% above $5,000,000. Alameda County adds $1.10 per $1,000. On a $700,000 condo that is $10,500 to the city plus $770 to the county, about $11,270 at closing. Buyer and seller are jointly liable and customarily split the city portion, though that split is negotiable.

What is the typical price range for Oakland condos?

Oakland condos range from entry-level units in older mid-rise buildings to updated lake-view condos, waterfront lofts, and luxury high-rise residences. Pricing depends on neighborhood, building, floor level, view, parking, condition, HOA dues, and recent comparable sales.

Which Oakland neighborhoods have the most condo inventory?

Lake Merritt, Adams Point, Grand Lake, Lakeshore, Jack London Square, Downtown, Uptown, and the waterfront corridors hold much of Oakland's condo inventory. Shadow Woods and Monte Vista Villas in the Oakland Hills offer lower-maintenance options outside that core.

What HOA fees should buyers expect in Oakland condo buildings?

HOA fees vary by building age, amenities, staffing, insurance, and reserves. Smaller older buildings may have lower dues, while full-service high-rises with elevators, concierge, pools, and structured parking run much higher. Review HOA financials and reserve studies before removing contingencies.

Which Oakland condo neighborhoods have the best BART access?

Uptown and Downtown condos near 19th Street BART offer Oakland's strongest transit access. Lake Merritt and Adams Point condos may be walkable to Lake Merritt BART depending on the exact address. Jack London Square buyers often compare BART with ferry, Amtrak, and freeway access.

How does condo living in Oakland compare to buying a single-family home?

Condos offer lower-maintenance ownership, walkability, and entry into neighborhoods where single-family homes cost significantly more. Houses give more control and yard space, but the owner carries all maintenance and repairs.

Oakland CA Condos for Sale

$749,000

↓ $11,000

6020 Old Quarry Loop, Oakland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,741 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41118626

Anthony Carrasco Realty One Group Elite

$748,000

2324 Lakeshore Ave 6, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,570 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145235

Hanna Kerns Red Oak Realty

$748,000

↓ $1,998

123 Ironwood, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,443 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41122999

Jimmy Bastos Compass

New

$743,000

492 Staten Ave 1002, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,160 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41147530

Jeremy Davidson Compass

$740,000

492 Staten Ave 1102, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,160 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41132528

Elin Matter Compass

$739,000

117 Uptown Cir, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,251 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41125286

Hayden Moran Keller Williams Realty

New Open House

$725,000

4132 Manila Ave, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 901 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 2pm - 4pm

MLS® # 41147581

Patrick Maccartee The GRUBB Company

$725,000

4132 Manila Ave, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 901 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144951

Patrick Maccartee The GRUBB Company

$699,000

2932 Filbert St 2, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,636 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133560

Michael Braillard Corcoran Icon Properties

$699,000

↓ $10,000

6003 Old Quarry Loop, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,476 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41142303

David Earley Compass

New Open House

$699,000

85 Samaria Ln, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,149 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sat, Sep 12th, 2026 @ 1pm - 3pm

MLS® # 41147435

Robert Song Compass

$699,000

↓ $21,000

1721 18th Street, Oakland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,584 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82055899

Phoohan Oo Real Brokerage Technologies

$699,000

6426 Benvenue Ave 1, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 634 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145447

Aaron Brown KW Advisors East Bay

$698,000

2316 Lakeshore Ave 8, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,303 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144427

Hanna Kerns Red Oak Realty

$690,000

3035 Chapman St #1, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,500 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41140817

Ishakah Braimah Halifax Solution Inc.

$685,000

311 Oak Street Ph4, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,430 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82033853

Robert Glover Robert Glover, Broker

$685,000

311 Oak Street Ph4, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,430 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82049684

Robert Glover Robert Glover, Broker

$669,000

131 Ironwood, Oakland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,636 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145400

Jennifer Griessel BHHS Drysdale Properties

$667,500

977 24th St, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,552 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146153

Dorina Manga XHome Real Estate & Services, Corp

$664,000

↓ $5,000

155 Pearl Street 308, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,082 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41057179

Conner Applegate Conner Applegate, Broker

$650,000

↓ $48,000

1555 Lakeside Dr. 50, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,231 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41128240

Claudia Conversano Realty ONE Group Future

$650,000

1555 Lakeside Dr 190, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,311 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41134402

Matthew Heafey Compass

$650,000

322 Hanover Avenue 511, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,037 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82052446

Chris Simone Allison James Estates & Homes

$649,000

↓ $30,000

34 Chimney Rock, Oakland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,636 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41130286

Peter Van Court RE/MAX Accord

Oakland Lofts and Condos Listings

$749,000

6020 Old Quarry Loop, Oakland

$748,000

2324 Lakeshore Ave 6, Oakland

$748,000

123 Ironwood, Oakland

$743,000

492 Staten Ave 1002, Oakland

$740,000

492 Staten Ave 1102, Oakland

$739,000

117 Uptown Cir, Oakland

$725,000

4132 Manila Ave, Oakland

$725,000

4132 Manila Ave, Oakland

$699,000

2932 Filbert St 2, Oakland

$699,000

6003 Old Quarry Loop, Oakland

$699,000

85 Samaria Ln, Oakland

$699,000

1721 18th Street, Oakland

$699,000

6426 Benvenue Ave 1, Oakland

$698,000

2316 Lakeshore Ave 8, Oakland

$690,000

3035 Chapman St #1, Oakland

$685,000

311 Oak Street Ph4, Oakland

$685,000

311 Oak Street Ph4, Oakland

$669,000

131 Ironwood, Oakland

$667,500

977 24th St, Oakland

$664,000

155 Pearl Street 308, Oakland

$650,000

1555 Lakeside Dr. 50, Oakland

$650,000

1555 Lakeside Dr 190, Oakland

$650,000

322 Hanover Avenue 511, Oakland

$649,000

34 Chimney Rock, Oakland