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520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94610
County Alameda
Neighborhood Cleveland Heights
Parcel ID 23-416-3

Sales & Tax Overview for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 09/30/2021
Sale price $2,600,000
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Property tax $35,191

Lot & Building Information for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 3,672
Building class Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)
Acreage 0.14
Rooms 15
Units 5
Stories 2
Construction type Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Parking
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School district Oakland Unified SCH

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About 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

How many square feet does 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 have?

This Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700) located at 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 has a total of 3,672 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,753,814, the tax amount paid for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is $35,190.

When was 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold and what was the last sale price?

520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 09/30/2021 for $2,600,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/2021 $2,600,000
07/02/1999 $424,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/30/2021 Deed of trust
09/30/2021 Grant Deed
12/31/2018 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
02/24/2016 Reconveyance
02/09/2016 Assignment Lease
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
07/02/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $35,191
Market value $2,753,814

Assessment History for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 520 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 $2,753,814 1.2779 $35,191 +3.42%
2024-2025 $2,699,838 1.2603 $34,026 -6.32%
2023-2024 $2,646,900 1.3722 $36,321 +1.64%
2022-2023 $2,595,000 1.3771 $35,736 +332.11%
2021-2022 $601,882 1.3741 $8,270 +1.06%

Permits for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
12/13/2021
10/12/2021
       
       
       
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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$685,500
-8.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$517
-8.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 32,628
Median age 40.6
Average household income $184,246
Family households 40.5%
Occupied housing units 16,372
Owner occupied units 38.0%
Average number of people per household 1.97
Median year structure built 1955
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,458,500
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,127,000

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 520 Merritt Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
450 Merritt Ave, Oakland 12,344
475 Merritt Ave, Oakland 14,058 04/25/2008 $2,350,000
487 Merritt Ave, Oakland 4,270 12/26/2023 $134,049
2222 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 6,117 06/04/2021
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
563 Wesley Ave, Oakland 2,500 05/28/2015 $1,000,000
2208 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 12,566 05/03/2013 $2,350,000
512 Merritt Ave, Oakland 3,898 01/09/2015
486 Merritt Ave, Oakland 11,177 10/16/2014
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
31 Excelsior CT, Oakland 4,186 03/31/2025 $1,710,000
490 Capital St, Oakland 4,488 09/28/2015
3026 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland
47 Excelsior CT, Oakland 4,279 06/24/2021 $830,000
481 Merritt Ave, Oakland 1,972 02/22/2017

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