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

$649,000

187 City Limits Cir, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,033 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145785

Vicky Faulk Coldwell Banker Realty

$645,000

↑ $46,000

585 9th St 443, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,095 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41123873

Lydia Sun Compass

$640,000

↓ $35,000

5340 Broadway Terrace 203, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 965 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41127646

La Preal Moore Keller Williams Realty

$620,000

↓ $19,000

595 22nd St, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,386 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41121162

Robert Thacher Corcoran Icon Properties

Open House

$619,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 533, Oakland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,250 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41142932

Garrett Frakes Polaris Pacific

$615,000

311 Oak St 337, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,366 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41110253

Anthea Ferrer Jack London Square Realty

$604,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 556, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,153 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41140693

Garrett Frakes Polaris Pacific

$599,999

↓ $100,000

275 9th Street 3, Oakland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,334 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82040627

Tina C Wong Trust Real Estate

$599,900

850 W Grand Ave 17, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,613 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146409

Claudette Naturel Key Realty

$599,800

1547 Chandler St, Oakland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,734 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41143432

Tom Luu Compass

$598,000

931 Edy Ln, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,214 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41138460

Lisa C. Perry Coldwell Banker Realty

$589,000

↓ $5,000

2229 Myrtle St, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,252 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41125899

Felicia Mares-villa Arlowe Homes

$588,888

6465 San Pablo Ave 3-2, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 971 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41134898

Mark Ho RE/MAX Accord

$588,000

↓ $11,000

1780 12th St, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,054 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41136067

Yankun Zhen eXp Realty of California

$588,000

1780 12th St, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,054 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146527

Yankun Zhen eXp Realty of California

New

$579,000

2875 Glascock 209, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,591 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41147180

Cameron Platt Vanguard Properties

$578,000

↓ $20,000

851 Arlington Ave, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 875 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41132321

Alex Michas Compass

$575,000

585 9th St 335, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 990 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144881

Forrest Gee Forrest Gee, Broker

$575,000

↓ $74,500

1004 9th Ave, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,776 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41122135

Hayden Moran Keller Williams Realty

Open House

$575,000

1201 Pine St 315, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,894 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 12pm - 2pm

MLS® # 41139181

Sandi Giannini eXp Realty of Northern CA, Inc

$569,500

↓ $25,000

280 Caldecott Ln 202, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,095 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41136307

Jason Peiser Keller Williams Rlty East Bay

$569,000

↓ $6,000

311 Oak St 102, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,250 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41143819

Michele Senitzer Compass

$568,000

↓ $17,000

1253 Pine St, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,345 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41131852

Wayne Cory Coldwell Banker Realty

$558,888

201 4th St 408, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,212 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146628

James Sun White Stone Realty Inc

Oakland Lofts and Condos Listings

$649,000

187 City Limits Cir, Oakland

$645,000

585 9th St 443, Oakland

$640,000

5340 Broadway Terrace 203, Oakland

$620,000

595 22nd St, Oakland

$619,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 533, Oakland

$615,000

311 Oak St 337, Oakland

$604,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 556, Oakland

$599,999

275 9th Street 3, Oakland

$599,900

850 W Grand Ave 17, Oakland

$599,800

1547 Chandler St, Oakland

$598,000

931 Edy Ln, Oakland

$589,000

2229 Myrtle St, Oakland

$588,888

6465 San Pablo Ave 3-2, Oakland

$588,000

1780 12th St, Oakland

$588,000

1780 12th St, Oakland

$579,000

2875 Glascock 209, Oakland

$578,000

851 Arlington Ave, Oakland

$575,000

585 9th St 335, Oakland

$575,000

1004 9th Ave, Oakland

$575,000

1201 Pine St 315, Oakland

$569,500

280 Caldecott Ln 202, Oakland

$569,000

311 Oak St 102, Oakland

$568,000

1253 Pine St, Oakland

$558,888

201 4th St 408, Oakland