| Primary address | 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94610 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Cleveland Heights |
| Parcel ID | 23-415-4 |
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| Sale date | 07/15/2015 |
| Sale price | $820,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $12,315 |
| Building sqft | 1,972 |
| Building class | 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Urban Residential (RU-2) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,972 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $970,690, the tax amount paid for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is $12,404.
When was 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold?481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 02/22/2017.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $12,404 |
| Current property tax | $12,315 |
| Market value | $970,690 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 481 Merritt Avenue, 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 | $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% |
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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 481 Merritt Avenue, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 481 Merritt Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 14,058 | 04/25/2008 | $2,350,000 |
| 450 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 12,344 | ||
| 487 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 4,270 | 12/26/2023 | $134,049 |
| 2222 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 6,117 | 06/04/2021 | |
| 419 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 3,360 | 03/13/1997 | $285,000 |
| 484 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 5,762 | 06/25/2007 | |
| 2238 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 2,167 | 08/17/2000 | $509,000 |
| 573 Wesley Ave, Oakland | 4,554 | 01/25/2022 | $1,450,000 |
| 2208 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 12,566 | 05/03/2013 | $2,350,000 |
| 409 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 2,730 | 09/15/2025 | $575,000 |
| 415 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 2,684 | 05/18/2016 | $1,250,000 |
| 486 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 11,177 | 10/16/2014 | |
| 512 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 3,898 | 01/09/2015 | |
| 2230 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 10,161 | 12/30/2022 | |
| 457 Capital St, Oakland | 2,432 | 08/11/2017 | |
| 579 Wesley Ave, Oakland | 1,127 | 06/14/2013 | $533,000 |
| 495 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 12,487 | 05/22/2018 | $4,200,000 |
| 520 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 3,672 | 09/30/2021 | $2,600,000 |
| 490 Capital St, Oakland | 4,488 | 09/28/2015 | |
| 401 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 1,794 | 10/03/2022 | $1,450,000 |