Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $65,000 on Jun 15, 2009

856 MCELROY ST

OAKLAND, CA 94607
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,177 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.
1,950 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$65,000 · Jun 15, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,832 (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.$186,772 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,611
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,161
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$183,111

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.1964
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)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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(4)

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

E
PLACE at Prescott Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
West Oakland Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
McClymonds High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Oakland Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94607These 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.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.422

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,205
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,357 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,935
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,763
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

How this home compares

856 Mcelroy 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.

  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Prescott
  • Among the oldest homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Oakland 94607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oakland 94607.

Living area1,177 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,228 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size1,950 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 856 Mcelroy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrescottOakland 94607Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,177 ft²27% of homes46% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,950 ft²3% of homes5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than188913% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes

About 856 Mcelroy St

When did 856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA last sell?

856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA last sold on Jun 15, 2009 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA?

856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,177 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA built?

856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA?

856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA is assigned to PLACE at Prescott Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Oakland Middle School (middle), rated D; McClymonds High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Oakland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA compare to other homes in Oakland 94607?

Among the 6,197 homes in Oakland 94607, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,177 ft² against a typical 1,228 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (1,950 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1889 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Mcelroy St, Oakland, CA was $4,832. The county assessed it at $186,772.

More homes on Mcelroy St

Closest homes

More homes in Oakland 94607

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 856 Mcelroy St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map