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554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 - Property report

Also known as: 554 Merritt Ave

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Property type

Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.99

Sale price

$550,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
554 Merritt Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
Zip code
94610
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
23-420-18

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/20/2023
Sale price
$550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$17,634
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
3,936
Stories
20
Year built
1925
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Lot
Acreage
0.99
Zoning & use
Zoning
Urban Residential (RU-2)
Units
4

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 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/20/2023 $550,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/27/2015 $500,000 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X
02/28/2013 $250,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/29/2025 Deed of trust XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/17/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
10/20/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX
11/25/2019 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX
04/04/2019 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX
02/25/2019 Deed of Trust XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/12/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX
10/18/2017 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX
10/03/2017 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX
09/28/2017 Grant Deed XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 554 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
$17,634
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,379,950
Land value
$423,065
Building value
$956,885

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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 $1,352,897 1.2779 $17,289 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,326,375 1.2603 $16,716 -5.90%
2023-2024 $1,294,528 1.3722 $17,764 +1.64%
2022-2023 $1,269,149 1.3771 $17,477 +2.22%
2021-2022 $1,244,269 1.3741 $17,098 +1.07%
2020-2021 $1,231,515 1.3737 $16,917 +19.62%
2019-2020 $1,207,376 1.1713 $14,142 -27.40%
2018-2019 $1,425,425 1.3666 $19,480 +24.47%
2017-2018 $1,160,504 1.3486 $15,651 +3.80%
2016-2017 $1,137,753 1.3252 $15,078 -1.67%
Permits

Permit information for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/21/2025
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
06/16/2023

*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 0.29
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.61
Grand Lake Montessori NR Private PK-5 160 0.61
Bella Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 407 0.72
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.77
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.77
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.98
La Escuelita Elementary School 4 Public K-5 272 0.99
Franklin Elementary School 5 Public K-5 496 1.00
Beach Elementary School 8 Public K-5 288 1.05
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Paul's Episcopal School NR Private K-8 360 0.77
St Paul's Day School NR Private K-8 384 0.77
Westlake Middle School 2 Public 6-8 314 0.92
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.98
Edna Brewer Middle School 7 Public 6-8 781 0.99
American Indian Public Charter School Ii 9 Charter K-8 625 1.16
AIMS College Prep Middle 8 Charter 6-8 225 1.16
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 1.20
St. Anthony School NR Private K-8 186 1.21
Piedmont Middle School 9 Public 6-8 512 1.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.13
AIMS College Prep High 8 Charter 9-12 433 0.29
Williams Academy NR Private 9-12 0 0.41
Oakland High School 4 Public 9-12 1,531 0.57
Dewey Academy 3 Public 9-12 104 0.97
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 0.98
Clickstudy International NR Private 9-12 0 1.04
Metwest High School 3 Public 9-12 259 1.05
Gateway To College at Laney College School 4 Public 9-12 76 1.18
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology 2 Charter 6-12 272 1.20

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Neighbors for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA

548 Merritt Ave, Oakland 540 Merritt Ave, Oakland 601 Wesley Ave, Oakland 566 Merritt Ave, Oakland 3200 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 532 Merritt Ave, Oakland 609 Wesley Ave, Oakland 570 Merritt Ave, Oakland 574 Lake Park Ave, Oakland 3300 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 3340 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 623 Wesley Ave, Oakland 3268 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 522 Merritt Ave, Oakland 2832 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 619 Wesley Ave, Oakland 721 Wesley Way, Oakland 526 Merritt Ave, Oakland 3276 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 532 Boden Way, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 554 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 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The development at 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 has a total of 3,936 square feet.

When was 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold and what was the sale price?

554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold on 10/20/2023 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is currently assessed at $1,379,950.

What are the property taxes for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610?

The property taxes for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 total $17,634.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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