242 Beach Rd is a 939 square foot house on a 5,500 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 21, 1984 for $118,000. Based on Redfin's Alameda data, we estimate the home's value is $948,301.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
5,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,010Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$948,301
$830K since sold in December 1984$24K since August
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This home's estimate is 16.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 5 comparable homes.
*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, 2013 • Final
Electrical - over the counter
Install new electrical circuits for the bedrooms and living and dining room areas. Install new receptacles in the bedrooms with arc fault protection.
Electrical
May 5, 2009 • Final
Plumbing - over the counter
Replace the hot water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Living Sq. Ft: 939
Building Sq. Ft: 939
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,500
Municipality Name: ALAMEDA INCORP
Acres: 0.1263
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 939
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1922
County: Alameda County
APN: 074 103603600
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Alameda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$901,000 – $1.09M
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