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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,200,000 on Jul 28, 2021

538 PALACE CT

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,740 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,590 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,200,000 · Jul 28, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,931 (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.$1,291,903 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$519,561
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$779,342
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,266,440

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.1926
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 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%

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How this home compares

538 Palace Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Alameda 94501
  • Among the oldest homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Alameda 94501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alameda 94501.

Living area1,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size2,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 538 Palace Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndAlameda 94501Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,740 ft²55% of homes55% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,590 ft²7% of homes6% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18902% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 538 Palace Ct

When did 538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA last sell?

538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA last sold on Jul 28, 2021 for $1,200,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA?

538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,740 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA built?

538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA?

538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA is assigned to Paden Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Alameda City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,787 homes in Alameda 94501, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,740 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,590 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1934). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Palace Ct, Alameda, CA was $17,931. The county assessed it at $1,291,903.

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