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539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 - Property report

Also known as: 539 Merritt Ave

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Property type

Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)

Year built

1960

Acreage

1.17

Sale price

$392,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
539 Merritt Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
Zip code
94610
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
23-419-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/10/1988
Sale price
$392,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,767
Building
Property type
Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units
Building sq. ft.
5,775
Stories
40
Year built
1960
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1970
Elevator
Lot
Acreage
1.17
Lot sq. ft.
50,965
Parking
Zoning & use
Zoning
Units
5

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/10/1988 $392,500 XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XX XXX, X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/27/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/27/2019 Assignment Lease
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)		 XX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/27/2019 Grant Deed XX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/16/2015 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/15/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
10/09/2013 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/09/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/04/2004 Deed XXXXX, XX XXXXX, XX
02/10/1988 Deed XXX, X XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 539 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
Property tax
$9,767
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$764,329
Land value
$165,946
Building value
$598,383

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $749,342 1.2779 $9,576 +3.42%
2024-2025 $734,649 1.2603 $9,259 -6.32%
2023-2024 $720,246 1.3722 $9,883 +1.64%
2022-2023 $706,124 1.3771 $9,724 +2.22%
2021-2022 $692,280 1.3741 $9,513 +0.93%
2020-2021 $686,137 1.3737 $9,425 +19.62%
2019-2020 $672,705 1.1713 $7,879 -12.58%
2018-2019 $659,536 1.3666 $9,013 +3.37%
2017-2018 $646,578 1.3486 $8,720 +3.80%
2016-2017 $633,921 1.3252 $8,401 -1.47%
Permits

Permit information for 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/23/2026
09/29/2025
09/02/2025
08/11/2025
07/02/2025

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Oakland residential market stats

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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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Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
32,628
Median age
40.6
Average household income
$184,246
Family households
40.5%
People per household (average)
1.97
Occupied housing units
16,372
Owner-occupied units
38.0%
Median year structure built
1955
Median value mortgaged units
$1,458,500
Median value unmortgaged units
$1,127,000

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

546 Boden Way, Oakland 648 Beacon St, Oakland 595 Merritt Ave, Oakland 501 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2834 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 535 Merritt Ave, Oakland 570 Boden Way, Oakland 555 Boden Way, Oakland 623 Wesley Ave, Oakland 2956 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 577 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2832 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 619 Wesley Ave, Oakland 532 Athol Ave, Oakland 581 Boden Way, Oakland 561 Boden Way, Oakland 541 Merritt Ave, Oakland 663 Wesley Ave, Oakland 616 Beacon St, Oakland 589 Merritt Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 539 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 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The development at 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 has a total of 5,775 square feet.

When was 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold and what was the sale price?

539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold on 02/10/1988 for $392,500.

What is the assessed value of 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is currently assessed at $764,329.

What are the property taxes for 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The property taxes for 539 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 total $9,767.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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