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481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 - Property report

Also known as: 481 Merritt Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1920

Acreage

1.45

Sale price

$820,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
481 Merritt Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
Zip code
94610
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
23-415-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/15/2015
Sale price
$820,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$12,652
Current property tax
$12,563
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,972
Stories
10
Year built
1920
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1930
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
1.45
Zoning & use
Zoning
Urban Residential (RU-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/15/2015 $820,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X X; XXXX XXXXX X XXXXX; XXXX XXXXX X XX; XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXX X
12/27/2013 $590,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX X X; XXXX XXXXX X XXXXX; XXXX XXXXX X XX; XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X XX; XXXXXX XXX X; XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/24/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/22/2017 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
07/28/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/15/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/15/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/15/2015 Declaration Trust XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX
01/29/2014 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX X
01/29/2014 Substitution of Trustee XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/27/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/27/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 481 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$12,652
Current property tax
$12,563
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$990,100
Land value
$297,030
Building value
$693,070

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $970,690 1.2779 $12,404 +3.42%
2024-2025 $951,658 1.2603 $11,994 -6.32%
2023-2024 $933,003 1.3722 $12,803 +1.64%
2022-2023 $914,710 1.3771 $12,596 +2.22%
2021-2022 $896,775 1.3741 $12,323 +1.07%
2020-2021 $887,584 1.3737 $12,193 +19.63%
2019-2020 $870,183 1.1713 $10,192 -12.58%
2018-2019 $853,127 1.3666 $11,659 +3.36%
2017-2018 $836,400 1.3486 $11,280 +3.80%
2016-2017 $820,000 1.3252 $10,867 +32.25%
Permits

Permit information for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/04/2018
12/03/2018
08/06/2018
08/17/2016

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 0.34
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.62
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.62
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.67
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.67
Bella Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 407 0.78
La Escuelita Elementary School 4 Public K-5 272 0.90
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.91
Franklin Elementary School 5 Public K-5 496 0.96
American Indian Public Charter School Ii 9 Charter K-8 625 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.67
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.67
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.85
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.91
AIMS College Prep Middle 8 Charter 6-8 225 1.03
American Indian Public Charter School Ii 9 Charter K-8 625 1.03
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 1.08
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.10
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist NR Private K-4, 6-8, 10 0 1.14
St. Anthony School NR Private K-8 186 1.20
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.05
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.31
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.54
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.68
Dewey Academy 3 Public 9-12 104 0.86
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.91
Clickstudy International NR Private 9-12 0 0.92
Metwest High School 3 Public 9-12 259 0.95
Gateway To College at Laney College School 4 Public 9-12 76 1.07
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 1.08

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Neighbors for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

475 Merritt Ave, Oakland 450 Merritt Ave, Oakland 487 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2222 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 419 Merritt Ave, Oakland 484 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2238 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 573 Wesley Ave, Oakland 2208 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 409 Merritt Ave, Oakland 415 Merritt Ave, Oakland 486 Merritt Ave, Oakland 512 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2230 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 457 Capital St, Oakland 579 Wesley Ave, Oakland 495 Merritt Ave, Oakland 520 Merritt Ave, Oakland 490 Capital St, Oakland 401 Merritt Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

94501, Alameda County, CA 94502, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94621, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The development at 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 has a total of 1,972 square feet.

When was 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold and what was the sale price?

481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold on 07/15/2015 for $820,000.

What is the assessed value of 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is currently assessed at $990,100.

What are the property taxes for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The property taxes for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 total $12,652.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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