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555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 - Property report

Also known as: 555 Merritt Ave

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Property type

Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.06

Sale price

$930,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
555 Merritt Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
Zip code
94610
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
23-419-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/26/2014
Sale price
$930,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,375
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
3,269
Stories
2
Year built
1939
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
16
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.06
Zoning & use
Zoning
Urban Residential (RU-2)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/26/2014 $930,000 XXXXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/22/2010 $542,000 XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX
05/10/2004 $825,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/06/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX
11/06/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
03/15/2017 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX
06/26/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX
06/26/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
04/22/2010 Deed XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX
03/23/2010 Deed XXXXX XXXX XX XX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX
01/30/2006 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/28/2005 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
07/12/2004 Deed XXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXX, XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,375
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$968,388
Land value
$290,516
Building value
$677,872

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $968,388 1.2779 $12,375 +3.42%
2024-2025 $949,405 1.2603 $11,965 -6.32%
2023-2024 $930,793 1.3722 $12,772 +1.64%
2022-2023 $912,544 1.3771 $12,567 +2.23%
2021-2022 $894,658 1.3741 $12,293 +1.06%
2020-2021 $885,487 1.3737 $12,164 +19.62%
2019-2020 $868,130 1.1713 $10,168 -12.58%
2018-2019 $851,114 1.3666 $11,631 +3.36%
2017-2018 $834,428 1.3486 $11,253 +3.80%
2016-2017 $818,068 1.3252 $10,841 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Oakland residential market stats

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Median sale price

$700,000

Median price/sq. ft.

$527

-3.3% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Elementary School 6 Public K-5 371 0.31
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.58
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.58
Bella Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 407 0.74
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.75
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.75
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 1.00
La Escuelita Elementary School 4 Public K-5 272 1.01
Beach Elementary School 8 Public K-5 288 1.03
Franklin Elementary School 5 Public K-5 496 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.75
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.75
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.90
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 1.00
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.01
American Indian Public Charter School Ii 9 Charter K-8 625 1.16
AIMS College Prep Middle 8 Charter 6-8 225 1.16
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 1.20
Piedmont Middle School 9 Public 6-8 512 1.21
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 1.24
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.12
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.26
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.42
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.59
Dewey Academy 3 Public 9-12 104 0.98
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 1.00
Clickstudy International NR Private 9-12 0 1.04
Metwest High School 3 Public 9-12 259 1.06
Gateway To College at Laney College School 4 Public 9-12 76 1.20
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 1.20

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Neighbors for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

477 Capital St, Oakland 3014 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 2808 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 688 Beacon St, Oakland 478 Capital St, Oakland 33 Excelsior CT, Oakland 521 Merritt Ave, Oakland 655 Wesley Ave, Oakland 642 Beacon St, Oakland 636 Beacon St, Oakland 667 Wesley Ave, Oakland 3008 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 547 Boden Way, Oakland 2900 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 556 Boden Way, Oakland 521 Boden Way, Oakland 2316 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 573 Beacon St, Oakland 498 Capital St, Oakland 483 Capital St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

94502, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The development at 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 has a total of 3,269 square feet.

When was 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold and what was the sale price?

555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold on 06/26/2014 for $930,000.

What is the assessed value of 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is currently assessed at $968,388.

What are the property taxes for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The property taxes for 555 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 total $12,375.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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