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1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 - Property report

Also known as: 1221 Union St

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Property type

2 Units, Single Family Residence with Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (2501)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$650,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1221 Union St
Alameda, CA 94501
Alternate address(es)
1223 Union St
Zip code
94501
Neighborhood
Bronze Coast
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
72-304-17

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/13/2012
Sale price
$650,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$12,018
Current property tax
$11,933
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
2 Units, Single Family Residence with Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building sq. ft.
3,548
Stories
2
Year built
1905
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1952
Rooms
12
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2.5
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Residential (R-4)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA

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

Sales history for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/13/2012 $650,000 XXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXX X
03/25/2005 $242,500 XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
02/20/2002 $300,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/03/2025 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/09/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/12/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
06/08/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/08/2017 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X
04/17/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/17/2012 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/13/2012 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/13/2012 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
11/13/2012 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$12,018
Current property tax
$11,933
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$991,011
Land value
$240,119
Building value
$750,892

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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 $991,011 1.2127 $12,018 +2.35%
2024-2025 $971,582 1.2085 $11,742 +4.59%
2023-2024 $952,534 1.1786 $11,227 +2.52%
2022-2023 $933,862 1.1726 $10,950 +2.88%
2021-2022 $915,552 1.1626 $10,644 +15.54%
2020-2021 $794,673 1.1593 $9,213 +8.85%
2019-2020 $717,527 1.1796 $8,464 +2.82%
2018-2019 $703,461 1.1702 $8,232 +5.59%
2017-2018 $689,668 1.1304 $7,796 -0.54%
2016-2017 $676,148 1.1593 $7,839 +0.19%
Permits

Permit information for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/18/2020
12/14/2020
04/07/2020
02/04/2019
12/20/2013

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,012,500

-15.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$634

-13.2% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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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)
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.17
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 263 0.19
Franklin Elementary School 7 Public K-5 285 0.25
Love Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 471 0.34
Love Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 471 0.34
Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children NR Private K-9 25 0.38
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.39
Central Christian School NR Private K-3 0 0.45
Maya Lin Elementary School NR Public K-5 469 0.88
Maya Lin School NR Public K-5 438 0.88
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.17
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 263 0.19
Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children NR Private K-9 25 0.38
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.39
Will C. Wood Middle School 6 Public 6-8 610 0.49
The Child Unique Montessori School NR Private 119 0.60
Downtown Charter Academy NR Charter 6-8 305 1.16
Downtown Charter Academy NR Charter 6-8 259 1.17
Lazear Charter Academy 6 Charter K-8 463 1.47
Community School For Creative Education 3 Charter K-8 183 1.48
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.17
St Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 468 0.21
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 406 0.21
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.39
The Child Unique Montessori School NR Private 119 0.60
Island High School 2 Public 9-12 80 1.49
Alameda Science And Technology Institute 10 Public 9-12 167 1.52
Latitude 37.8 High 5 Charter 9-12 282 1.55
Neighborhood Centers Adult Education NR Public 0 1.77
Arise High School 5 Charter 9-12 317 1.79

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Neighbors for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA

1217 Union St, Alameda 1715 Encinal Ave, Alameda 1225 Union St, Alameda 1709 Encinal Ave, Alameda 1730 Alameda Ave, Alameda 1718 Alameda Ave, Alameda 1714 Alameda Ave, Alameda 1706 Alameda Ave, Alameda 1711 Encinal Ave, Alameda 1722 Encinal Ave, Alameda 1726 Encinal Ave, Alameda 1724 Alameda Ave, Alameda 1718 Encinal Ave, Alameda 1224 Grand St, Alameda 1100 Grand St, Alameda 1710 Encinal Ave, Alameda 1710 Alameda Ave, Alameda 1218 Grand St, Alameda 1123 Union St, Alameda 1738 Alameda Ave, Alameda

Nearby ZIP codes for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA

94130, San Francisco County, CA 94502, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

The development at 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 has a total of 3,548 square feet.

When was 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 last sold and what was the sale price?

1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 was last sold on 11/13/2012 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 is currently assessed at $991,011.

What are the property taxes for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

The property taxes for 1221 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 total $12,017.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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