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

$550,000

201 4th Street 406, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,219 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145131

G. Julia Bivins Compass

Open House

$550,000

6465 San Pablo Ave 3-3, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 972 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41142540

Shannon Prokup Red Oak Realty

$549,000

247 Fourth Street 405, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,383 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145190

Michael Sands Vanguard Properties

Open House

$539,900

1545 32nd Street 104, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,151 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sat, Sep 12th, 2026 @ 1pm - 4pm

MLS® # 41125596

So Hyun Park Winkler Real Estate Group

$539,000

1215 Wood St, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,054 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146357

David Gunderman KW Advisors East Bay

Open House

$534,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 419, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 954 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41145444

Garrett Frakes Polaris Pacific

$529,000

9 Ealing Ln, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 965 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41120080

Amanda Brunato Compass

$529,000

6501 San Pablo Ave 407, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,216 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145969

Daryl Temple Realty ONE Group Future

$525,000

530 E 8th St 207, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 2,464 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41134625

Camellia Baray Compass

$519,000

255 3rd St 206, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,256 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133345

Melody Hultgren Nova Real Estate

$519,000

485 Canyon Oaks Dr J, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,316 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41138685

Alexander Ewing Coldwell Banker Bartels

$519,000

↓ $20,000

485 Canyon Oaks Dr J, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,316 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41120683

Alexander Ewing Coldwell Banker Bartels

New

$515,000

303 Adams St 109, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,116 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41147541

David Sykes Better Homes Realty

$515,000

3116 Adeline St 110, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 764 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146553

Silvano Barocio Real Broker

$501,000

77 Fairmount Avenue 302, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,159 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41142166

Robin Donovan KW Advisors East Bay

$500,000

↑ $5,000

1201 Pine St 354, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,031 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41125105

Dean Thomas Bridges 8 Real Property Sales & Management Inc

$499,000

↓ $26,000

594 55th St, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 800 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41132325

June Mcdaniels BHG RE Reliance Partners

$499,000

↓ $26,000

360 Vernon St 304, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 956 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41126230

Simon Motley Compass

$499,000

5400 Mountain Boulevard 340, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 969 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133621

Nathan Rudnick Realty ONE Group Future

$499,000

200 Caldecott Ln 308, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,239 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146494

Jeremy Davidson Compass

New Open House

$499,000

6465 San Pablo Ave 203, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 972 SqFt Residential

Open House

Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 @ 11am - 1pm

MLS® # 41147606

Andrew Pitarre Compass

$499,000

1545 32nd Street 111, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,078 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41132369

So Hyun Park Winkler Real Estate Group

$499,000

385 Jayne Ave 301, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,108 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146340

Melody Hultgren Nova Real Estate

New

$499,000

555 10th Street 326, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 906 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41147109

Tina Kaur-campbell Keller Williams Realty

Oakland Lofts and Condos Listings

$550,000

201 4th Street 406, Oakland

$550,000

6465 San Pablo Ave 3-3, Oakland

$549,000

247 Fourth Street 405, Oakland

$539,900

1545 32nd Street 104, Oakland

$539,000

1215 Wood St, Oakland

$534,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 419, Oakland

$529,000

9 Ealing Ln, Oakland

$529,000

6501 San Pablo Ave 407, Oakland

$525,000

530 E 8th St 207, Oakland

$519,000

255 3rd St 206, Oakland

$519,000

485 Canyon Oaks Dr J, Oakland

$519,000

485 Canyon Oaks Dr J, Oakland

$515,000

303 Adams St 109, Oakland

$515,000

3116 Adeline St 110, Oakland

$501,000

77 Fairmount Avenue 302, Oakland

$500,000

1201 Pine St 354, Oakland

$499,000

594 55th St, Oakland

$499,000

360 Vernon St 304, Oakland

$499,000

5400 Mountain Boulevard 340, Oakland

$499,000

200 Caldecott Ln 308, Oakland

$499,000

6465 San Pablo Ave 203, Oakland

$499,000

1545 32nd Street 111, Oakland

$499,000

385 Jayne Ave 301, Oakland

$499,000

555 10th Street 326, Oakland