1520 3rd St is a 1,121 square foot house on a 2,838 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 16, 2006 for $605,000. Based on Redfin's Alameda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,087,964.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
2,838 sq ftLot Size
$971Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,087,964
$483K since sold in March 2006$41K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.2% higher than the average sale price ($953K) of 5 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40140236
Feb 14, 2006
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 30, 2003
Sold
$465,000
$415/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23007717
Mar 25, 2003
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Dec 26, 2001
Sold
$343,000
$306/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21035499
Nov 25, 2001
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,211 (+2.2%)
$319,800 + $746,200
$1,066,000
2024
$15,855 (+4.2%)
$476,264 + $714,397
$1,190,661
2023
$15,213 (+2.4%)
$466,928 + $700,392
$1,167,320
2022
$14,856 (+40.7%)
$448,800 + $673,200
$1,122,000
2021
$10,561 (+1.3%)
$448,800 + $673,200
$1,122,000
2020
$10,429 (+3.8%)
$229,129 + $534,634
$763,763
2019
$10,046 (+2.6%)
$226,780 + $529,154
$755,934
2018
$9,789 (+4.9%)
$222,335 + $518,783
$741,118
2017
$9,327 (−0.2%)
$213,705 + $498,645
$712,350
2016
$9,342 (+10.5%)
$213,705 + $498,645
$712,350
2015
$8,456 (+14.2%)
$209,516 + $488,871
$698,387
2014
$7,407 (+21.3%)
$163,500 + $381,500
$545,000
2013
$6,105 (+0.6%)
$163,500 + $381,500
$545,000
2012
$6,070 (−8.0%)
$128,700 + $300,300
$429,000
2011
$6,599 (+3.4%)
$128,400 + $299,600
$428,000
2010
$6,385 (+0.2%)
$145,500 + $339,500
$485,000
2009
$6,369 (−8.4%)
$142,200 + $331,800
$474,000
2008
$6,956
$142,200 + $331,800
$474,000
Tax history for 1520 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,211 (+2.2%)
$319,800 + $746,200
$1,066,000
2024
$15,855 (+4.2%)
$476,264 + $714,397
$1,190,661
2023
$15,213 (+2.4%)
$466,928 + $700,392
$1,167,320
2022
$14,856 (+40.7%)
$448,800 + $673,200
$1,122,000
2021
$10,561 (+1.3%)
$448,800 + $673,200
$1,122,000
2020
$10,429 (+3.8%)
$229,129 + $534,634
$763,763
2019
$10,046 (+2.6%)
$226,780 + $529,154
$755,934
2018
$9,789 (+4.9%)
$222,335 + $518,783
$741,118
2017
$9,327 (−0.2%)
$213,705 + $498,645
$712,350
2016
$9,342 (+10.5%)
$213,705 + $498,645
$712,350
2015
$8,456 (+14.2%)
$209,516 + $488,871
$698,387
2014
$7,407 (+21.3%)
$163,500 + $381,500
$545,000
2013
$6,105 (+0.6%)
$163,500 + $381,500
$545,000
2012
$6,070 (−8.0%)
$128,700 + $300,300
$429,000
2011
$6,599 (+3.4%)
$128,400 + $299,600
$428,000
2010
$6,385 (+0.2%)
$145,500 + $339,500
$485,000
2009
$6,369 (−8.4%)
$142,200 + $331,800
$474,000
2008
$6,956
$142,200 + $331,800
$474,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
One-Family Residence District
It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas subdivided and used or designed to be used for one-family and two-family residential development, and that the regulations established will promote and protect a proper residential character in such districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Library
Park & open space
Apr 16, 2024 • Final
Express electrical permit - residential
Upgrade the electrical service to a residential building. Install a garage sub-panel and eliminate knob and tube wiring. Add dedicated electrical circuits and receptacles to the kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, and bedrooms.
Electrical
Ev charger
Oct 25, 2023 • Final
Express electrical permit - residential
Install a new 240-volt electrical circuit.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HAIGHT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,121
Building Sq. Ft: 1,121
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,838
Legal Lot Number: 1-3
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: ALAMEDA INCORP
Acres: 0.0652
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,121
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2,838 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Alameda County
APN: 074 046501900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Paden Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Encinal Jr. Sr. High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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