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Last sold for $271,000 on Mar 31, 2014

453 CENTRAL AVE

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
1,596 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19123 units420–420 ft²
$1.3M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$439K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$1046
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+23.4%vs the Alameda ZIP median sale $/ft² ($848)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+7.8%per yeartypical hold 6.2 yrsfrom 6 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19901993199819992004200520102014
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19901993199819992004200520102014

9 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

1 bed
3 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
1 bd · 1 ba · 420 ft²
3 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$419K–$419K
1 unit
$439K–$439K
1 unit
$475K–$475K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.33%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.33%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.27.0 yrs
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.32%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$394,019
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,315
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

BuildingMar 31, 2014$271,000Unit BDec 7, 2010$185,000BuildingOct 17, 2005$410,000Unit BDec 16, 2004$306,000BuildingMay 7, 2001$180,000Unit AOct 6, 1999$105,000Unit BJun 17, 1998$68,000BuildingOct 6, 1993$20,500BuildingMay 4, 1990$132,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,810 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$387,598 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,279
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,319
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$380,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$466,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1916
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Paden Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.0 mi
M
Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Alameda City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.409

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,491
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,309
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

453 Central Ave
1 bd · 1 ba · 548 ft²
$608K
453 Central Ave
1 bd · 1 ba · 420 ft²
$419K
453 Central Ave # B
1 bd · 1 ba · 420 ft²
$475K
453 Central Ave
1 bd · 1 ba · 420 ft²
$439K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 453 Central Ave

How many units are in 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA?

453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA has 3 residential units across built in 1912, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 3 units at 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA is $439,387. That works out to $1046 per square foot. Units run from 420 to 420 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA expensive for Alameda?

Units at 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA carry a median of $1046 per square foot, 23% above the Alameda median of $848 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA?

0 units at 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA sold in the last 12 months, out of 9 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA appreciated?

Across 6 repeat sales of the same unit, 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA returned a median 7.8% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.2 years.

What floor plans does 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA have?

The most common plan at 453 Central Ave, Alameda, CA is a 1-bedroom of 420 square feet, repeated 3 times, with a median estimate of $439,387. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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