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5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 Property Information

5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland
Zip code 94611
County Alameda
Neighborhood Merriewood
Parcel ID 48G-7421-2

Sales & Tax Overview for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

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Sale date 04/30/2004
Sale price $715,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,047

Lot & Building Information for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

Building sqft 1,351
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.14
Units 1
Year built 1937
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Hillside (RH-4)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

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About 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611?

5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 was built in 1937 and has a total of 1,351 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,028,004, the tax amount paid for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 is $13,136.

When was 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 last sold?

5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 was last sold in 02/07/2019.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/2004 $715,000

Title Documents for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/30/2020 Deed of trust 10/01/2050
09/30/2020 Subordination (deed of trust)
02/07/2019 Trust Transfer Deed
10/07/2016 Subordination (Deed of Trust)
10/07/2016 Deed of Trust 11/01/2046
04/30/2004 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,137
Current property tax $13,047
Market value $1,028,004

Assessment History for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5557 Merriewood Drive, 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 $1,028,004 1.2779 $13,137 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,007,852 1.2603 $12,702 -6.32%
2023-2024 $988,091 1.3722 $13,559 +1.64%
2022-2023 $968,719 1.3771 $13,340 +2.22%
2021-2022 $949,731 1.3741 $13,050 +1.06%

Permits for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

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Issued Permit Type Status
05/27/2025
05/08/2025
03/28/2025
       
       
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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)
Thornhill Elementary School 7 Public K-5 383 0.16
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.31
Montclair Elementary School 7 Public K-5 534 0.47
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 0.58
Aurora School NR Private K-5 103 1.02

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.31
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private K-8 258 0.58
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.06
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.16
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 65 1.34

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Doulos Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.31
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.03
Piedmont Adult Education NR Public 0 1.50
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 1.50
Piedmont Preschool NR Public 0 1.58

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Neighbors for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 5557 Merriewood Drive, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
6211 Snake Rd, Oakland 2,432 06/03/2015
1444 Mountain Blvd, Oakland 1,902 09/29/1988 $215,000
5523 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 2,013 05/29/2025 $500,000
5659 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 2,100 06/05/2024
5738 Grisborne Ave, Oakland 1,785 04/21/2021 $1,470,000
5667 Thornhill Dr, Oakland 1,702
5641 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,941 10/20/1998
5677 Thornhill Dr, Oakland 1,180
5627 Grisborne Ave, Oakland 1,650 10/15/2021
5653 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,608 09/14/2018
5708 Grisborne Ave, Oakland 1,293 06/28/2023
6100 Swainland Rd, Oakland 2,926 01/07/2020
5531 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,626 07/10/2023
5969 Thornhill Dr, Oakland 1,664 04/11/2023
5573 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 2,093 03/16/2022
5653 Florence Ter, Oakland 865 06/16/2004 $500,000
255 Capricorn Ave, Oakland 1,544 05/30/2025
5670 Grisborne Ave, Oakland 2,278 04/03/2013
5650 Grisborne Ave, Oakland
5549 Merriewood Dr, Oakland 1,305 01/04/2021

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