557 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Property Information
557 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland |
| Alternate address(es) | 554 27th St |
| Zip code | 94612 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Pill Hill |
| Parcel ID | 9-689-40-1 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
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| Sale date | 12/11/2023 |
| Sale price | $500,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $32,261 |
Lot & Building Information for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
| Building class | Vacant Apartment Land, Capable of 5 or More Units (7000) |
| Acreage | 0.33 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Urban Residential (RU-5) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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Other Property Data for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
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About 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
The current market value is $2,524,500.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
Title Documents for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
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Property Taxes for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $32,261 |
| Market value | $2,524,500 |
Assessment History for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $2,524,500 | 1.2779 | $32,261 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,475,000 | 1.2603 | $31,192 | +37.78% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,649,824 | 1.3722 | $22,639 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,617,475 | 1.3771 | $22,274 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,585,763 | 1.3741 | $21,790 | +1.07% |
Permits for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
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Oakland residential market stats
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Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. | NR | Private | K-12 | 37 | 0.25 |
| E.M. University of Science & Technology School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.30 |
| Elijah's University for Self-Development School | NR | Private | K-10 | 0 | 0.31 |
| St. Andrew Missionary Baptist | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8, 10 | 0 | 0.48 |
| Oakland Adult And Career Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.54 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. | NR | Private | K-12 | 37 | 0.25 |
| E.M. University of Science & Technology School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.30 |
| Elijah's University for Self-Development School | NR | Private | K-10 | 0 | 0.31 |
| St. Andrew Missionary Baptist | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8, 10 | 0 | 0.48 |
| Westlake Middle School | 2 | Public | 6-8 | 314 | 0.48 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Academy (Alternative) | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 69 | 0.22 |
| St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. | NR | Private | K-12 | 37 | 0.25 |
| E.M. University of Science & Technology School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.30 |
| Elijah's University for Self-Development School | NR | Private | K-10 | 0 | 0.31 |
| St. Andrew Missionary Baptist | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8, 10 | 0 | 0.48 |
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Neighbors for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland
Here are the neighbors for 557 Merrimac Street, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 545 Merrimac St, Oakland | 1,745 | 12/04/2003 | $357,000 |
| 2775 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 4,050 | ||
| 2831 Richmond Ave, Oakland | 840 | 12/24/2009 | $365,000 |
| 498 25th St, Oakland | 16,000 | 02/24/2016 | |
| 450 28th St, Oakland | 15,846 | 09/24/2020 | $8,696,500 |
| 2750 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland | 1,738 | ||
| 2718 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland | |||
| 2757 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 10,112 | 10/12/2017 | |
| 2719 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 6,150 | 03/11/2005 | $750,000 |
| 2756 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland | 1,257 | ||
| 2760 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland | 05/13/2014 | $90,000 | |
| 450 25th St, Oakland | 07/12/2000 | $681,818 | |
| 2838 Summit St, Oakland | 2,191 | 11/15/2012 | $410,000 |
| 2850 Broadway, Oakland | 7,155 | 01/09/2018 | |
| 2781 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 4,095 | 04/11/2023 | $1,650,000 |
| 546 Merrimac St, Oakland | 2,475 | 07/07/2021 | |
| 470 25th St, Oakland | 4,960 | 05/18/2017 | $1,420,000 |
| 444 28th St, Oakland | 20,596 | 09/24/2020 | $9,012,500 |
| 627 28th St, Oakland | 4,247 | 10/19/2017 | |
| 2834 Summit St, Oakland | 1,986 | 03/27/2026 | $815,000 |