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$533,384$542 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

861 56TH ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
2
Beds
1
Baths
985 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$533K
$470K low$597K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,613 (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.$35,013 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,508
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,505
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,189
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$889,110

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(2)

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 · 0.6 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

861 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Santa Fe
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Santa Fe
  • Older than 95% of homes in Alameda County

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
$264K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 46% 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$533,384
CheaperTypical $560,077Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$542
CheaperTypical $523Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area985 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,172 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 861 56th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta FeEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$533,3846% of homes46% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54235% of homes57% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than985 ft²12% of homes34% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac73% of homes46% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than191038% of homes22% of homes5% of homes

About 861 56th St

How much is 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA is $533,384 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $470,057 to $596,711. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

861 56th St, Emeryville, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA?

861 56th St, Emeryville, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 985 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA built?

861 56th St, Emeryville, CA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA?

861 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 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,267 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is worth more than 46% of them ($533,384 against a typical $560,077), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($542 against a typical $523), it is bigger than 34% of them (985 ft² against a typical 1,172 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1910 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 12% 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 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 56th St, Emeryville, CA was $2,613. The county assessed it at $35,013.

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