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540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Palace CT

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Property type

3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600)

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$118,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
540 Palace Ct
Alameda, CA 94501
Zip code
94501
Neighborhood
West End Alameda
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
74-443-20

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/22/1994
Sale price
$118,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,854
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,272
Stories
1
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Garden Residential (R-3)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA

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

Sales history for 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/22/1994 $118,000 XXXX, XXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/08/2023 Reconveyance XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
03/01/2023 Deed of trust XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/06/2014 Deed of Trust XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
11/15/1994 Deed XXXX, XXX X & XXX X XXXX, XXX X & XXX X
02/22/1994 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX, XXX X
03/17/1993 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 540 Palace Court, 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
Property tax
$6,854
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$565,194
Land value
$169,558
Building value
$395,636

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $565,194 1.2127 $6,854 +2.35%
2024-2025 $554,115 1.2085 $6,696 +4.59%
2023-2024 $543,253 1.1786 $6,403 +2.52%
2022-2023 $532,601 1.1726 $6,245 +2.87%
2021-2022 $522,161 1.1626 $6,071 +1.33%
2020-2021 $516,811 1.1593 $5,991 +0.24%
2019-2020 $506,681 1.1796 $5,977 +2.82%
2018-2019 $496,750 1.1702 $5,813 +5.59%
2017-2018 $487,011 1.1304 $5,505 -0.54%
2016-2017 $477,463 1.1593 $5,535 +0.19%

Permit information for 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Alameda residential market stats

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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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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)
Da Vinci Center For Gifted Children NR Private K-6 6 0.13
Paden Elementary School 6 Public K-5 330 0.20
The Academy of Alameda NR Charter TK-8 278 0.44
The Academy of Alameda NR Charter TK-8 278 0.44
The Academy Of Alameda 6 Charter K-8 607 0.44
Maya Lin Elementary School NR Public K-5 469 0.49
Maya Lin School NR Public K-5 438 0.49
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.60
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.60
Ruby Bridges Elementary School 4 Public K-5 425 0.75
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Academy of Alameda NR Charter TK-8 278 0.44
The Academy Of Alameda 6 Charter K-8 607 0.44
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School 7 Public 6-12 1,158 0.50
Alameda Community Learning Center 7 Charter 6-12 398 0.60
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.60
Will C. Wood Middle School 6 Public 6-8 610 1.29
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 263 1.45
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 1.51
Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children NR Private K-9 25 1.71
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 1.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Island High School 2 Public 9-12 80 0.28
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School 7 Public 6-12 1,158 0.50
Alameda High School 9 Public 9-12 1,802 0.50
Alameda Community Learning Center 7 Charter 6-12 398 0.60
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.60
Alameda Science And Technology Institute 10 Public 9-12 167 0.61
St Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 468 1.43
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 406 1.46
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 1.51
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 1.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the total square footage of 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501?

540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501 has a total of 2,272 square feet.

When was 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501 was last sold on 02/22/1994 for $118,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501?

540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501 is currently assessed at $565,194.

What are the property taxes for 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501?

The property taxes for 540 Palace Court, Alameda, CA 94501 total $6,854.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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