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1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 - Property report

Also known as: 1553 5th St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1916

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$720,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1553 5th St
Alameda, CA 94501
Zip code
94501
Neighborhood
West End Alameda
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
74-449-21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/20/2008
Sale price
$720,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,278
Current property tax
$9,193
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,035
Stories
2
Year built
1916
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
12
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
One Family Residential (R-1)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA

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

Sales history for 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/2008 $720,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/24/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/24/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/24/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX
11/07/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX
06/24/2015 Affidavit of Death XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
03/12/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/11/2012 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/20/2008 Deed XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
02/14/2008 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1553 5th 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
$9,278
Current property tax
$9,193
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$765,085
Land value
$225,802
Building value
$539,283

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $765,085 1.2127 $9,278 +2.35%
2024-2025 $750,089 1.2085 $9,065 +4.59%
2023-2024 $735,383 1.1786 $8,667 +2.52%
2022-2023 $720,966 1.1726 $8,454 +2.87%
2021-2022 $706,836 1.1626 $8,218 +1.33%
2020-2021 $699,592 1.1593 $8,110 +0.24%
2019-2020 $685,876 1.1796 $8,091 +2.82%
2018-2019 $672,432 1.1702 $7,869 +5.59%
2017-2018 $659,249 1.1304 $7,452 -0.54%
2016-2017 $646,327 1.1593 $7,493 +0.19%

Permit information for 1553 5th Street, 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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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 0.18
The Academy of Alameda NR Charter TK-8 278 0.20
The Academy of Alameda NR Charter TK-8 278 0.20
The Academy Of Alameda 6 Charter K-8 607 0.20
Paden Elementary School 6 Public K-5 330 0.27
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.37
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.37
Ruby Bridges Elementary School 4 Public K-5 425 0.52
Maya Lin School NR Public K-5 438 0.63
Maya Lin Elementary School NR Public K-5 469 0.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Academy of Alameda NR Charter TK-8 278 0.20
The Academy Of Alameda 6 Charter K-8 607 0.20
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.37
Alameda Community Learning Center 7 Charter 6-12 398 0.37
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School 7 Public 6-12 1,158 0.46
Will C. Wood Middle School 6 Public 6-8 610 1.50
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 263 1.63
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 1.67
Lamb-O Academy NR Private 4-12 0 1.81
Lambo Academy International NR Private 8-12 6 1.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Island High School 2 Public 9-12 80 0.08
Nea Community Learning Center 4 Charter TK-12 524 0.37
Alameda Community Learning Center 7 Charter 6-12 398 0.37
Alameda Science And Technology Institute 10 Public 9-12 167 0.45
Alameda High School 9 Public 9-12 1,802 0.46
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School 7 Public 6-12 1,158 0.46
St Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 468 1.62
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 406 1.64
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy NR Charter 9-12 54 1.66
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 1.67

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

The development at 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 was built in 1916.

What is the total square footage of 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 has a total of 2,035 square feet.

When was 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 last sold and what was the sale price?

1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 was last sold on 11/20/2008 for $720,000.

What is the assessed value of 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 is currently assessed at $765,085.

What are the property taxes for 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

The property taxes for 1553 5th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 total $9,278.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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