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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

543 CENTRAL AVE

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,389 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.
2,425 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,124 (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.$231,981 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,592
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,389
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$227,296

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.1903
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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(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

543 Central Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Alameda 94501
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in West End
  • 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 area1,389 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,647 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size2,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 543 Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndAlameda 94501Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,389 ft²39% of homes35% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,425 ft²4% of homes4% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes14% of homesalmost no homes

About 543 Central Ave

When did 543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA last sell?

543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA?

543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,389 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA built?

543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA?

543 Central Ave, 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 543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,788 homes in Alameda 94501, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,389 ft² against a typical 1,647 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,425 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1900 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 543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 543 Central Ave, Alameda, CA was $5,124. The county assessed it at $231,981.

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