| Primary address | 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94610 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Cleveland Heights |
| Parcel ID | 23-420-18 |
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| Sale date | 10/20/2023 |
| Sale price | $550,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $17,289 |
| Building sqft | 3,936 |
| Building class | Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400) |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Units | 4 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Urban Residential (RU-2) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was built in 1925 and has a total of 3,936 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,352,897, the tax amount paid for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 is $17,288.
When was 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 last sold?554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 was last sold in 01/17/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $17,289 |
| Market value | $1,352,897 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 554 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 | $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% |
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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 554 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 | 0.29 |
| 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 Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 384 | 0.77 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 384 | 0.77 |
| St. Paul's Episcopal School | NR | Private | K-8 | 360 | 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 554 Merritt Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 548 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 3,864 | 02/28/2003 | |
| 540 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 4,287 | 11/14/2022 | $2,000,000 |
| 601 Wesley Ave, Oakland | 1,510 | ||
| 566 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 3,334 | 02/15/2023 | |
| 3200 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 1,710 | 12/08/2025 | $1,300,000 |
| 532 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 2,620 | 09/24/2004 | $653,000 |
| 609 Wesley Ave, Oakland | 1,378 | 08/10/2021 | $1,420,000 |
| 570 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 3,622 | 06/30/2023 | |
| 574 Lake Park Ave, Oakland | 12/08/2025 | $1,300,000 | |
| 3300 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 9,479 | 09/19/2012 | $2,625,000 |
| 761 Wesley Way, Oakland | 23,158 | ||
| 623 Wesley Ave, Oakland | 1,743 | 11/05/2012 | |
| 3268 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 3,920 | 12/28/2012 | |
| 522 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 5,016 | 10/06/2017 | |
| 2832 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 1,754 | 01/30/2013 | |
| 619 Wesley Ave, Oakland | 2,046 | 05/20/2014 | $835,000 |
| 721 Wesley Way, Oakland | |||
| 526 Merritt Ave, Oakland | 2,232 | 03/05/2013 | |
| 3276 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland | 6,032 | 06/05/2025 | |
| 532 Boden Way, Oakland | 2,596 | 06/07/2013 |