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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $338,500 on Sep 13, 1999

879 WALNUT ST

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,138 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$338,500 · Sep 13, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,049 (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.$543,408 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$159,270
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$391,138
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$532,618

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.1922
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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(11)

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.

H
Alameda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Love Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Wood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

879 Walnut 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 76% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Bronze Coast
  • 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 area2,138 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,646 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 879 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBronze CoastAlameda 94501Alameda County
Living areabigger than2,138 ft²53% of homes70% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac18% of homes45% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than189516% of homes8% of homesalmost no homes

About 879 Walnut St

When did 879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA last sell?

879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA last sold on Sep 13, 1999 for $338,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA?

879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,138 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA built?

879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA?

879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA is assigned to Alameda High School (high), rated A+; Love Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wood Middle 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 879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,787 homes in Alameda 94501, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,138 ft² against a typical 1,646 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1895 against a typical 1933). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Walnut St, Alameda, CA was $8,049. The county assessed it at $543,408.

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