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

$299,000

3877 Howe Street 108, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 622 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82056761

Lin Storer Compass

$299,000

288 Whitmore St 121, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 695 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41140679

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$299,000

410 Webster St 5, Oakland

0 Beds 1 Bath 421 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41130686

Daisy Munoz eXp Realty of California, Inc.

$299,000

↓ $31,000

567 Oakland Ave 305, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 720 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41113026

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$299,000

85 Vernon St 312, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 742 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145105

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$299,000

10401 Shaw St 401, Oakland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,024 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145215

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$299,000

↓ $25,000

625 Madison St 107, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 616 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41074042

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$299,000

466 Crescent St 307, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 690 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41136492

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$299,000

↓ $36,000

1 W Embarcadero 354, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 476 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41139960

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$298,500

2901 Macarthur Blvd 103, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 860 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133889

Brian Wong RE/MAX Accord

$298,000

150 Pearl St 122, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 623 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41107578

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$295,000

260 Perkins St 2e, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 757 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41145000

Adriana Fracchia Compass

$294,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 523, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 550 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41121779

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$292,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 425, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 547 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144834

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$290,000

↓ $10,000

1 Embarcadero W 164, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 476 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41120625

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$289,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 464, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 550 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41140036

Garrett Frakes Polaris Pacific

$289,900

551 Jean St 410, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 622 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146886

Ullon Willis Choice Realty

$288,888

2901 Macarthur Blvd 103, Oakland

2 Beds 1 Bath 860 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146726

Brian Wong RE/MAX Accord

Open House

$288,000

989 Franklin Street 307, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 533 SqFt Residential

Open House

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

MLS® # 41141365

Yang Cao JOIN RE GROUP INC.

$288,000

675 8th St 3, Oakland

1 Bed 2 Baths 688 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41146457

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$285,000

↓ $40,000

801 Franklin St 707, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 880 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41129239

Catherine Lee CT Square, Inc

$280,000

567 Oakland Ave 104, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 745 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144052

Zheng He Z.R Home Inc

$279,888

1515 14th Ave 403, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 663 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41142117

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$279,000

1428 Madison St #104, Oakland

1 Bed 1 Bath 554 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41133000

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Oakland Lofts and Condos Listings

$299,000

3877 Howe Street 108, Oakland

$299,000

288 Whitmore St 121, Oakland

$299,000

410 Webster St 5, Oakland

$299,000

567 Oakland Ave 305, Oakland

$299,000

85 Vernon St 312, Oakland

$299,000

10401 Shaw St 401, Oakland

$299,000

625 Madison St 107, Oakland

$299,000

466 Crescent St 307, Oakland

$299,000

1 W Embarcadero 354, Oakland

$298,500

2901 Macarthur Blvd 103, Oakland

$298,000

150 Pearl St 122, Oakland

$295,000

260 Perkins St 2e, Oakland

$294,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 523, Oakland

$292,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 425, Oakland

$290,000

1 Embarcadero W 164, Oakland

$289,900

260 Brooklyn Basin Way 464, Oakland

$289,900

551 Jean St 410, Oakland

$288,888

2901 Macarthur Blvd 103, Oakland

$288,000

989 Franklin Street 307, Oakland

$288,000

675 8th St 3, Oakland

$285,000

801 Franklin St 707, Oakland

$280,000

567 Oakland Ave 104, Oakland

$279,888

1515 14th Ave 403, Oakland

$279,000

1428 Madison St #104, Oakland