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$813,318$129 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5540 LOWELL ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
8
Beds
10
Baths
6,300 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.
4,097 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$813K
$722K low$904K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38,639 (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.$2,771,099 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$171,445
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,599,654
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,716,777

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(1)

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
Sankofa United Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Claremont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Oakland Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94608These 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.161
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.503

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,930
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,968 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,100
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

5540 Lowell St 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Emeryville 94608
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Alameda County
  • Among the largest homes in Santa Fe
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Alameda County
  • Among the newest homes in Santa Fe

What homes are worth in Emeryville 94608

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$268K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Emeryville 94608.

How it measures up in Emeryville 94608

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emeryville 94608.

Estimated value$813,318
CheaperTypical $557,277Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $520Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area6,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,173 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 5540 Lowell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta FeEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$813,31864% of homes87% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$129almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than6,300 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4,097 ft²45% of homes32% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than2018almost all homes98% of homes98% of homes

About 5540 Lowell St

How much is 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA is $813,318 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $722,167 to $904,469. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA?

5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA has 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 6,300 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA built?

5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA?

5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA is assigned to Sankofa United Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Oakland Technical High School (high), rated B-; Claremont Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Oakland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,232 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is worth more than 87% of them ($813,318 against a typical $557,277), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($129 against a typical $520), it is bigger than almost all of them (6,300 ft² against a typical 1,173 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (4,097 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2018 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 Lowell St, Emeryville, CA was $38,639. The county assessed it at $2,771,099.

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