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

$499,000

↓ $50,000

3240 Peralta St 24, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 782 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41130861

Michael San Nicolas Green Bridge Properties

$499,000

485 Canyon Oaks Dr J, Oakland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,316 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41142615

Alexander Ewing Coldwell Banker Bartels

$499,000

6386 Dana St, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 714 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41129232

Sami Elabed Redfin

$498,000

3090 Glascock St 303, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,133 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41143406

Leonore Deaton The GRUBB Company

Open House

$488,000

↓ $7,000

988 Franklin Street 1111, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 898 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41134729

Yang Cao JOIN RE GROUP INC.

$487,000

↓ $6,000

424 Staten 308, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,038 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41142493

Kathleen Sims RE/MAX Lifestyles

$485,000

1021 Santa Ines Ct, Oakland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,306 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144170

Mark Fleckles Bay Area Modern Real Estate

$485,000

↓ $65,000

1045 Stanford Ave 2, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,244 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41138848

Reva Tolbert Coldwell Banker Realty

$485,000

580 Canyon Oaks D, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,123 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41143924

Anita Bajaj Anita S. Bajaj, Broker

$480,900

↓ $18,100

1547 23rd Ave., Oakland

3 Beds 2 Baths 896 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41113140

Shirley Hentz Vasquez EXP Realty of California, Inc

$480,000

↓ $15,000

630 Canyon Oaks Drive D, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,123 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41128466

Scott Narasaki Coast + Co Real Estate

Open House

$479,900

1545 32nd Street 214, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 907 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41142658

So Hyun Park Winkler Real Estate Group

Open House

$479,000

↓ $20,000

1545 32nd Street 110, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,078 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41133790

Leonard Perez Winkler Real Estate Group

$475,000

630 Thomas L Berkley Way 619, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 862 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144999

Bethe Vanier Merrill Signature Prop

$474,000

↓ $25,000

5025 Woodminster Ln 304, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,071 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41141274

Brenda Schaefer The GRUBB Company

$469,900

↓ $29,100

801 Franklin St 1239, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,140 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41122226

Ann Fok PACIFIC SALES & MANAGEMENT

$459,888

↓ $55,111

365 Perkins St 201, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,010 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41137092

Jacque Sabella Realty One Group Elite

$455,000

1425 Lakeside Dr 201, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 999 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146928

Alan Siu ALAN SIU, BROKER

$450,000

1830 Lakeshore Avenue 207, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133998

Varnell Owens BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR

$449,000

↓ $26,000

3858 Maybelle Ave, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,036 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41141819

Peter Ly EXP Realty of California, Inc

$449,000

377 Palm Ave 305, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 825 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144019

Lindsay Ferlin Red Oak Realty

$449,000

1488 14th St A, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,189 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41127841

Shalene Rose Corcoran Icon Properties

$449,000

↓ $20,000

3800 Maybelle Ave 7, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,031 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41138611

Susan Jones Coldwell Banker Realty

Open House

$449,000

200 2nd St 403, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 737 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 2pm - 4:30pm

MLS® # 41145806

Vicky Faulk Coldwell Banker Realty

Oakland Lofts and Condos Listings

$499,000

3240 Peralta St 24, Oakland

$499,000

485 Canyon Oaks Dr J, Oakland

$499,000

6386 Dana St, Oakland

$498,000

3090 Glascock St 303, Oakland

$488,000

988 Franklin Street 1111, Oakland

$487,000

424 Staten 308, Oakland

$485,000

1021 Santa Ines Ct, Oakland

$485,000

1045 Stanford Ave 2, Oakland

$485,000

580 Canyon Oaks D, Oakland

$480,900

1547 23rd Ave., Oakland

$480,000

630 Canyon Oaks Drive D, Oakland

$479,900

1545 32nd Street 214, Oakland

$479,000

1545 32nd Street 110, Oakland

$475,000

630 Thomas L Berkley Way 619, Oakland

$474,000

5025 Woodminster Ln 304, Oakland

$469,900

801 Franklin St 1239, Oakland

$459,888

365 Perkins St 201, Oakland

$455,000

1425 Lakeside Dr 201, Oakland

$450,000

1830 Lakeshore Avenue 207, Oakland

$449,000

3858 Maybelle Ave, Oakland

$449,000

377 Palm Ave 305, Oakland

$449,000

1488 14th St A, Oakland

$449,000

3800 Maybelle Ave 7, Oakland

$449,000

200 2nd St 403, Oakland