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

$448,888

↓ $1,000

574 48th St 403, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 830 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41135829

Jacque Sabella Realty One Group Elite

$440,000

↓ $5,000

3501 35th Ave 7, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 963 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41137519

Nancy Renton Keller Williams Tri-Valley

$439,000

423 7th St 303, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,158 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41131189

Magi Xueyan Luo SURPASS REAL ESTATE & FINANCE

$439,000

↓ $31,000

710 E 22nd 203, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 886 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133107

Yvonne Bigham RAF Investment Services, Inc

$439,000

201 4th St 302, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,036 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41143497

Jeremy Davidson Compass

$435,000

222 Broadway 914, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 735 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144561

Rick Mcgirt COMPASS

Open House

$430,000

1545 32nd Street 101, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,008 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41143746

So Hyun Park Winkler Real Estate Group

$429,000

1425 Lakeside Drive 101, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 999 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41139136

Jennifer Griessel BHHS Drysdale Properties

$425,000

1 Lakeside Drive 410, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 740 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41140556

Bach Nguyen Jack London Square Realty

$425,000

311 Oak St 720, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,211 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144639

Hank Foo Mosaik Real Estate

$420,000

↓ $9,000

1201 Pine St 363, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 922 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41117340

Yankun Zhen eXp Realty of California

$415,000

↓ $15,000

485 W Macarthur Blvd 407, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,033 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41117198

Taylor Sublett Compass

$414,900

↓ $12,600

5410 Trask St, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,282 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41141786

Ullon Willis Choice Realty

New

$410,000

901 Jefferson St. 108, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 691 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41147133

David Yi Light Realty Inc.

$409,900

5400 Mountain Blvd 120, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,019 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41128761

Dalisa Porche Compass

$409,000

1594 Tucker St 56, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 932 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41137193

Olutola Afolayan Realty ONE Group TODAY

$409,000

1594 Tucker St 56, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 932 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41140422

Olutola Afolayan Realty ONE Group TODAY

$409,000

1594 Tucker St 56, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 932 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41132237

Olutola Afolayan Realty ONE Group TODAY

$405,000

↓ $20,000

988 Franklin St 601, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 750 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41127199

Ann Fok PACIFIC SALES & MANAGEMENT

$399,999

423 7th St 208, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,105 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41129446

Vicki Lu BQ Group

$399,900

1545 32nd Street 103, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 934 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41115910

So Hyun Park Winkler Real Estate Group

$399,000

↓ $50,000

330 13th St 1a, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,296 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41130320

Sean Walsh Cush Real Estate

$399,000

↓ $60,000

311 Oak St 720, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,211 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41121789

Hank Foo Mosaik Real Estate

$399,000

801 Franklin St 711, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41134131

Justin Ma Cornerstone Realty & Mortgage

Oakland Lofts and Condos Listings

$448,888

574 48th St 403, Oakland

$440,000

3501 35th Ave 7, Oakland

$439,000

423 7th St 303, Oakland

$439,000

710 E 22nd 203, Oakland

$439,000

201 4th St 302, Oakland

$435,000

222 Broadway 914, Oakland

$430,000

1545 32nd Street 101, Oakland

$429,000

1425 Lakeside Drive 101, Oakland

$425,000

1 Lakeside Drive 410, Oakland

$425,000

311 Oak St 720, Oakland

$420,000

1201 Pine St 363, Oakland

$415,000

485 W Macarthur Blvd 407, Oakland

$414,900

5410 Trask St, Oakland

$410,000

901 Jefferson St. 108, Oakland

$409,900

5400 Mountain Blvd 120, Oakland

$409,000

1594 Tucker St 56, Oakland

$409,000

1594 Tucker St 56, Oakland

$409,000

1594 Tucker St 56, Oakland

$405,000

988 Franklin St 601, Oakland

$399,999

423 7th St 208, Oakland

$399,900

1545 32nd Street 103, Oakland

$399,000

330 13th St 1a, Oakland

$399,000

311 Oak St 720, Oakland

$399,000

801 Franklin St 711, Oakland