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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
$747,424$341 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

897 55TH ST

EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,193 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.
3,420 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (NOD)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$747K
$670K low$825K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,113 (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.$67,690 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,185
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,505
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,363
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,230,120

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.1920
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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(5)

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 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Oakland Technical High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Claremont Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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

897 55th 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 81% of homes in Emeryville 94608
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Santa Fe
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Emeryville 94608
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 96% 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.

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$270K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 81% 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$747,424
CheaperTypical $553,964Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$341
CheaperTypical $524Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,193 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size3,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 897 55th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta FeEmeryville 94608Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$747,42451% of homes81% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3412% of homes4% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,193 ft²77% of homes87% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,420 ft²25% of homes20% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than190824% of homes17% of homes4% of homes

About 897 55th St

How much is 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA is $747,424 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $669,993 to $824,855. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA last sell?

897 55th St, Emeryville, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA?

897 55th St, Emeryville, CA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,193 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA built?

897 55th St, Emeryville, CA was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA?

897 55th St, Emeryville, CA is assigned to Sankofa United Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Oakland Technical High School (high), rated A-; 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 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA compare to other homes in Emeryville 94608?

Among the 9,223 homes in Emeryville 94608, it is worth more than 81% of them ($747,424 against a typical $553,964), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($341 against a typical $524), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,193 ft² against a typical 1,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (3,420 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1908 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 27% 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 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 55th St, Emeryville, CA was $6,113. The county assessed it at $67,690.

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