878 Walnut St is a 835 square foot house on a 5,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 28, 2021 for $650,000. Based on Redfin's Alameda data, we estimate the home's value is $1,051,905.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,051,905
$402K since sold in June 2021$2,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 15.3% higher than the average sale price ($912K) of 6 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-4
Neighborhood Residential District
It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas where one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings, and certain non-profit organization administration offices, if found compatible, may be located to promote primarily residential standards.
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 25, 2024 • Final
Express electrical permit - residential
Upgrade the electrical service to a 200 amp system. Install a new panel in the same location as the existing panel.
Electrical
Feb 27, 2024 • Final
Residential - combo
Excavate the lower floor to increase ceiling height for bedrooms and a bathroom. Enclose the rear patio to align with the upper floor and enclose part of the front patio for a new stairway. Convert a half bathroom into two full bathrooms and update the electrical and plumbing systems to current code.
Addition
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
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: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BELLEVUE
Living Sq. Ft: 835
Building Sq. Ft: 835
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: OFFICIAL RECS 11 PG 2 BLK C LOT 12
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,000
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: ALAMEDA INCORP
Acres: 0.1148
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 835
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1905
County: Alameda County
APN: 074 123004000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Love Elementary School
Public Tk-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Will C. Wood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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 83° expected this year, 14 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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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
$1.00M – $1.21M
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