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501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland
Zip code 94610
County Alameda
Neighborhood Cleveland Heights
Parcel ID 23-419-30

Sales & Tax Overview for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Sale date 12/03/2020
Sale price $865,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,875

Lot & Building Information for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

Building sqft 1,201
Building class Condominium - Single Residential Living Unit (7300)
Acreage 0.17
Year built 1962
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
88 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
58 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
71 /100. Very Bikeable

Zoning district Urban Residential (RU-2)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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About 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1962 and has a total of 1,201 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $936,292, the tax amount paid for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is $11,964.

When was 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold and what was the last sale price?

501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 12/03/2020 for $865,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/03/2020 $865,000
06/09/2015 $705,000
10/13/2014 $356,600
       
       
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Title Documents for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/03/2020 Deed of trust 12/01/2050
12/03/2020 Grant Deed
06/09/2015 Deed of Trust 07/01/2045
06/09/2015 Grant Deed
06/09/2015 Quitclaim Deed
10/13/2014 Trustee's Deed Upon Sale
03/31/2014 Substitution of Trustee
06/06/1988 Deed
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Property Taxes for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,965
Current property tax $11,875
Market value $936,292

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Assessment History for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 501 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 $936,292 1.2779 $11,965 +3.42%
2024-2025 $917,937 1.2603 $11,569 -6.32%
2023-2024 $899,945 1.3722 $12,349 +1.64%
2022-2023 $882,300 1.3771 $12,150 +2.22%
2021-2022 $865,000 1.3741 $11,886 +11.68%
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Permits for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

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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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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cleveland Elementary School 6 Public K-5 371 0.32
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.60
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.60
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.70
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.70
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.70
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.70
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.86
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.94
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.07
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Nearest high schools

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 0.29
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.50
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.65
Dewey Academy 3 Public 9-12 104 0.90
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Neighbors for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 501 Merritt Avenue, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
601 Wesley Ave, Oakland 1,510
546 Boden Way, Oakland 2,420 12/30/2014 $100,000
501 Merritt Ave, Oakland
2834 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 1,950 05/22/2007 $630,000
609 Wesley Ave, Oakland 1,378 08/10/2021 $1,420,000
532 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2,620 09/24/2004 $653,000
535 Merritt Ave, Oakland 6,160 07/02/2001 $900,000
623 Wesley Ave, Oakland 1,743 11/05/2012
555 Boden Way, Oakland 3,018 10/09/2018
570 Boden Way, Oakland 12,294 12/28/2020 $4,225,000
2956 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland
2832 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 1,754 01/30/2013
522 Merritt Ave, Oakland 5,016 10/06/2017
619 Wesley Ave, Oakland 2,046 05/20/2014 $835,000
539 Merritt Ave, Oakland 5,775 11/27/2019
532 Athol Ave, Oakland 1,295 11/13/2013
526 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2,232 03/05/2013
561 Boden Way, Oakland 28,285 09/14/2012
581 Boden Way, Oakland 4,686 09/22/2023
541 Merritt Ave, Oakland 5,670 05/30/1990 $35,000
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