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896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 - Property report

Also known as: 894 Union St

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1895

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$357,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
896 Union St
Alameda, CA 94501
Alternate address(es)
894 Union St
Zip code
94501
Neighborhood
South Shore
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
74-1255-90

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/17/1990
Sale price
$357,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,976
Current property tax
$7,891
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,398
Stories
2
Year built
1895
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Residential (R-4)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA

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

Sales history for 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/1990 $357,500 XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXX, X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/13/2018 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX
05/29/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXX XX XXXXX
05/29/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX
05/18/1999 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/19/1999 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X
02/05/1999 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/29/1999 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X
01/29/1999 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X
10/27/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/17/1990 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX, X XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 896 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
$7,976
Current property tax
$7,891
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$657,698
Land value
$197,401
Building value
$460,297

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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 $657,698 1.2127 $7,976 +2.35%
2024-2025 $644,804 1.2085 $7,792 +4.59%
2023-2024 $632,163 1.1786 $7,451 +2.52%
2022-2023 $619,768 1.1726 $7,267 +2.88%
2021-2022 $607,617 1.1626 $7,064 +1.32%
2020-2021 $601,389 1.1593 $6,972 +0.24%
2019-2020 $589,599 1.1796 $6,955 +2.82%
2018-2019 $578,041 1.1702 $6,764 +5.59%
2017-2018 $566,708 1.1304 $6,406 -0.54%
2016-2017 $555,597 1.1593 $6,441 +0.19%
Permits

Permit information for 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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

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)
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 263 0.18
Franklin Elementary School 7 Public K-5 285 0.33
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.37
Children's Learning Center NR Private K-5 0 0.55
Central Christian School NR Private K-3 0 0.55
Love Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 471 0.56
Love Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 471 0.56
Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children NR Private K-9 25 0.57
Maya Lin Elementary School NR Public K-5 469 0.91
Maya Lin School NR Public K-5 438 0.91
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private K-8 263 0.18
Will C. Wood Middle School 6 Public 6-8 610 0.22
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.37
Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children NR Private K-9 25 0.57
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.59
The Child Unique Montessori School NR Private 119 0.60
Downtown Charter Academy NR Charter 6-8 305 1.41
Downtown Charter Academy NR Charter 6-8 259 1.42
Bay Farm School 8 Public K-8 568 1.44
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 876 1.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 468 0.15
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 406 0.17
Children's Learning Center NR Private 1-12 81 0.37
Applied Scholastics Academy, East Bay NR Private K-12 3 0.59
The Child Unique Montessori School NR Private 119 0.60
Island High School 2 Public 9-12 80 1.51
Alameda Science And Technology Institute 10 Public 9-12 167 1.60
Latitude 37.8 High 5 Charter 9-12 282 1.75
Alameda High School 9 Public 9-12 1,802 1.78
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School 7 Public 6-12 1,158 1.78

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Neighbors for 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA

700 Lafayette St, Alameda 1200 Otis Dr, Alameda 604 Waterview Isle, Alameda 616 Waterview Isle, Alameda 898 Union St, Alameda 621 Sandalwood Isle, Alameda 1822 Clinton Ave, Alameda 1220 Otis Dr, Alameda 645 Waterview Isle, Alameda 1824 Clinton Ave, Alameda 625 Waterview Isle, Alameda 1901 Kitty Hawk Pl, Alameda 640 Waterview Isle, Alameda 1720 Clinton Ave, Alameda 649 Waterview Isle, Alameda 890 Union St, Alameda 1206 Otis Dr, Alameda 632 Waterview Isle, Alameda 636 Waterview Isle, Alameda 734 Palmera CT, Alameda

Nearby ZIP codes for 896 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 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

The development at 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 was built in 1895.

What is the total square footage of 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 has a total of 2,398 square feet.

When was 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 last sold and what was the sale price?

896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 was last sold on 04/17/1990 for $357,500.

What is the assessed value of 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 is currently assessed at $657,698.

What are the property taxes for 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501?

The property taxes for 896 Union Street, Alameda, CA 94501 total $7,975.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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