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1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 Property Information

1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda
Zip code 94501
County Alameda
Neighborhood Central Alameda
Parcel ID 72-355-6

Sales & Tax Overview for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

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Sale date 03/22/2017
Sale price $1,075,000
Arm's length
Property tax $15,130

Lot & Building Information for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

Building sqft 2,422
Building class 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)
Acreage 0.11
Units 2
Stories 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Neighborhood Residential (R-4)
School district Alameda Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

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About 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

How many square feet does 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 have?

This 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500) located at 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 has a total of 2,422 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,247,601, the tax amount paid for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 is $15,129.

When was 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 was last sold in 03/22/2017 for $1,075,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/2017 $1,075,000
08/21/2009 $81,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/20/2021 Deed of trust 10/01/2051
03/22/2017 Deed of Trust 04/01/2047
03/22/2017 Grant Deed
03/22/2017 Release Agreement
04/22/2015 Agreement
04/22/2015 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
06/26/2014 Grant Deed
07/11/2013 Deed of Trust
10/04/2012 Deed of Trust 11/01/2042
08/21/2009 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $15,130
Market value $1,247,601

Assessment History for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, 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 $1,247,601 1.2127 $15,130 +2.35%
2024-2025 $1,223,145 1.2085 $14,782 +4.59%
2023-2024 $1,199,162 1.1786 $14,133 +2.52%
2022-2023 $1,175,651 1.1726 $13,786 +2.88%
2021-2022 $1,152,603 1.1626 $13,400 +1.32%

Permits for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

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Alameda residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,048,500
-2.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$683
-5.7% 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)
Franklin Elementary School 7 Public K-5 285 0.51
Love Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 471 0.61
Love Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 471 0.61
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.61
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.69

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.61
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.69
Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children NR Private K-9 25 0.69
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 263 0.74
Alameda Christian School NR Private K-8 49 0.97

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.61
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.69
St Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 468 0.76
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 406 0.77
The Child Unique Montessori School NR Private 119 1.08

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Neighbors for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda

Here are the neighbors for 1540 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1715 Arbor St, Alameda 2,390 04/01/2021
1544 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda 920 05/02/2023 $832,000
1515 Pacific Ave, Alameda 2,178 11/01/2022
1515 Central Ave, Alameda 6,000 11/22/2023
1713 Stanton St, Alameda 3,500 04/23/2021
1442 Stanton St, Alameda 02/24/1993
1534 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda 1,765 07/10/2009 $485,000
1517 Pacific Ave, Alameda 1,404 09/11/2002
1710 Sherman St, Alameda 660 11/28/2017 $600,000
1409 Central Ave, Alameda 5,027 03/21/2002
1425 Benton St, Alameda 5,700
1715 Jay St, Alameda 3,100 09/24/1997
1437 Cottage St, Alameda 3,259 08/03/2021 $1,630,000
1530 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda 4,400 05/11/2015
1548 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda 1,045 03/13/2018 $875,000
1556 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda 957 03/12/2021
1432 Morton St, Alameda 2,859 04/13/2015 $1,450,000
1413 Central Ave, Alameda 2,716 01/16/2024
1518 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda 2,709 03/06/2023
1454 Sherman St, Alameda 1,732 09/22/1993 $220,000

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