3259 Garfield Ave is a 1,785 square foot house on a 4,370 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 27, 1996 for $205,000. Based on Redfin's Alameda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,393,807.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
4,370 sq ftLot Size
$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,393,807
$1.2M since sold in December 1996$13K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26446036
Dec 1, 1996
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,329 (+1.9%)
$102,161 + $238,376
$340,537
2024
$6,211 (+3.3%)
$100,158 + $233,702
$333,860
2023
$6,010 (+2.0%)
$98,194 + $229,120
$327,314
2022
$5,891 (+2.1%)
$94,382 + $220,225
$314,607
2021
$5,768 (+1.1%)
$94,382 + $220,225
$314,607
2020
$5,704 (+11.2%)
$92,531 + $215,907
$308,438
2019
$5,130 (+2.3%)
$91,583 + $213,694
$305,277
2018
$5,014 (+4.1%)
$89,788 + $209,505
$299,293
2017
$4,819 (+0.2%)
$86,302 + $201,372
$287,674
2016
$4,809 (+0.4%)
$86,302 + $201,372
$287,674
2015
$4,790 (+4.0%)
$84,610 + $197,424
$282,034
2014
$4,606 (+2.1%)
$81,707 + $190,651
$272,358
2013
$4,513 (+1.8%)
$81,707 + $190,651
$272,358
2012
$4,432 (+4.1%)
$81,338 + $189,790
$271,128
2011
$4,256 (+8.2%)
$79,743 + $186,069
$265,812
2010
$3,935 (+0.4%)
$78,180 + $182,421
$260,601
2009
$3,920 (+3.3%)
$77,596 + $181,058
$258,654
2008
$3,794
$77,780 + $181,488
$259,268
Tax history for 3259 Garfield Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,329 (+1.9%)
$102,161 + $238,376
$340,537
2024
$6,211 (+3.3%)
$100,158 + $233,702
$333,860
2023
$6,010 (+2.0%)
$98,194 + $229,120
$327,314
2022
$5,891 (+2.1%)
$94,382 + $220,225
$314,607
2021
$5,768 (+1.1%)
$94,382 + $220,225
$314,607
2020
$5,704 (+11.2%)
$92,531 + $215,907
$308,438
2019
$5,130 (+2.3%)
$91,583 + $213,694
$305,277
2018
$5,014 (+4.1%)
$89,788 + $209,505
$299,293
2017
$4,819 (+0.2%)
$86,302 + $201,372
$287,674
2016
$4,809 (+0.4%)
$86,302 + $201,372
$287,674
2015
$4,790 (+4.0%)
$84,610 + $197,424
$282,034
2014
$4,606 (+2.1%)
$81,707 + $190,651
$272,358
2013
$4,513 (+1.8%)
$81,707 + $190,651
$272,358
2012
$4,432 (+4.1%)
$81,338 + $189,790
$271,128
2011
$4,256 (+8.2%)
$79,743 + $186,069
$265,812
2010
$3,935 (+0.4%)
$78,180 + $182,421
$260,601
2009
$3,920 (+3.3%)
$77,596 + $181,058
$258,654
2008
$3,794
$77,780 + $181,488
$259,268
*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
Mar 29, 2023 • Active
Express window replacement permit - residential
Remove and replace an entry door.
Remodel
Jan 14, 2020 • Final
Electrical - over the counter
Install new electrical circuits, outlets, switches, and plugs. Install motors.
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LIBERTY & GARFIELD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,785
Building Sq. Ft: 1,785
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,370
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: ALAMEDA INCORP
Acres: 0.1003
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,785
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,370 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Alameda County
APN: 069 010404500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Edison Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Alameda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Climate risks
6/10 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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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.60M
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