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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,020,000 on May 23, 2017

851 56TH ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,523 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.
3,000 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$1,020,000 · May 23, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,542 (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.$1,200,444 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$362,233
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$845,211
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,176,770

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Claremont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

851 56th 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Emeryville 94608
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Emeryville 94608

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

Living area2,523 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,172 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 851 56th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta FeEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Living areabigger than2,523 ft²85% of homes91% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,000 ft²15% of homes12% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191256% of homes28% of homes7% of homes

About 851 56th St

When did 851 56th St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

851 56th St, Emeryville, CA last sold on May 23, 2017 for $1,020,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 851 56th St, Emeryville, CA?

851 56th St, Emeryville, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,523 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 851 56th St, Emeryville, CA built?

851 56th St, Emeryville, CA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 851 56th St, Emeryville, CA?

851 56th 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 851 56th St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,267 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,523 ft² against a typical 1,172 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1912 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 851 56th St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 851 56th St, Emeryville, CA was $17,542. The county assessed it at $1,200,444.

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