| Primary address | 538 Merrimac Street, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94612 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Pill Hill |
| Parcel ID | 9-690-10 |
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| Property tax | $4,401 |
| Building sqft | 2,168 |
| Building class | 3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600) |
| Acreage | 0.07 |
| Units | 3 |
| Year built | 1907 |
| Zoning district | Urban Residential (RU-1) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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538 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612 was built in 1907 and has a total of 2,168 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $344,419, the tax amount paid for 538 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612 is $4,401.
When was 538 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612 last sold?538 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612 was last sold in 01/13/2015.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 Merrimac Street, Oakland, CA 94612. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $4,401 |
| Market value | $344,419 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 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 | $344,419 | 1.2779 | $4,401 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $337,666 | 1.2603 | $4,256 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $331,046 | 1.3722 | $4,543 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $324,557 | 1.3771 | $4,469 | +2.23% |
| 2021-2022 | $318,194 | 1.3741 | $4,372 | +1.06% |
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 538 Merrimac Street, Oakland to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| 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 | 0.28 |
| E.M. University of Science & Technology School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Elijah's University for Self-Development School | NR | Private | K-10 | 0 | 0.33 |
| St. Andrew Missionary Baptist | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8, 10 | 0 | 0.49 |
| Hoover Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 262 | 0.56 |
| 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 | 0.28 |
| E.M. University of Science & Technology School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Elijah's University for Self-Development School | NR | Private | K-10 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Westlake Middle School | 2 | Public | 6-8 | 314 | 0.46 |
| St. Andrew Missionary Baptist | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8, 10 | 0 | 0.49 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Academy (Alternative) | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 69 | 0.19 |
| St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. | NR | Private | K-12 | 37 | 0.28 |
| E.M. University of Science & Technology School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Elijah's University for Self-Development School | NR | Private | K-10 | 0 | 0.33 |
| St. Andrew Missionary Baptist | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8, 10 | 0 | 0.49 |
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Here are the neighbors for 538 Merrimac Street, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2701 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 4,904 | 03/30/2022 | $1,225,000 |
| 245 30th St, Oakland | 12/28/2018 | ||
| 2937 Broadway, Oakland | 12/30/2019 | $11,000,000 | |
| 2938 Webster St, Oakland | 4,358 | 03/03/2015 | $635,000 |
| 488 25th St, Oakland | 12,500 | 02/24/2020 | |
| 2919 Broadway, Oakland | 6,860 | 12/30/2019 | $11,000,000 |
| 2950 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 2,984 | 09/16/2024 | |
| 2929 Broadway, Oakland | 12/30/2019 | $11,000,000 | |
| 426 29th St, Oakland | 04/09/1998 | $3,500 | |
| 235 30th St, Oakland | 1,725 | 12/28/2018 | |
| 19 Randwick Ave, Oakland | 5,000 | 04/04/2025 | $950,000 |
| 3065 Richmond Blvd, Oakland | 6,656 | 12/28/2012 | $957,500 |
| 351 30th St, Oakland | 19,000 | 10/12/2018 | |
| 491 30th St, Oakland | 8,644 | ||
| 2944 Webster St, Oakland | 3,262 | 09/17/2013 | $45,000 |
| 251 30th St, Oakland | 2,448 | 12/28/2018 | |
| 314 27th St, Oakland | 2,752 | 01/29/2016 | $1,065,000 |
| 360 29th St, Oakland | 12/30/2019 | $11,000,000 | |
| 370 29th St, Oakland | 12/30/2019 | $11,000,000 | |
| 419 30th St, Oakland | 3,936 | 01/06/2016 |