Updated house at very convenient location; Granite counter top, tile floor at Kitchen & Bathroom; Laminated floor through out; Ceiling fans installed; Garage was converted into a study room by previous owner; Gated side yard for cars parking; Nice front yard and backyards; Walking distance to BART station; Easy access to free way.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,025 sq ftLot Size
$696Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Wenhua Chen•DRE #01394622• MAXREAL
Bought with Calvin Kam•DRE #01888090• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40791161
Sep 29, 2017
Sold
$658,000
$532/sq ft
Sep 20, 2017
Pending
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Aug 17, 2017
Price Changed
$659,000
$533/sq ft
Jul 27, 2017
Listed
$675,000
$546/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40486821
Nov 18, 2010
Sold
$300,000
$243/sq ft
Sep 28, 2010
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2010
Listed
$309,000
$250/sq ft
Charming home, Roomy and Bright, large back yard. Near everything, public transportation, freeway, and shopping.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40423647
Aug 25, 2009
Listing Removed
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Aug 21, 2009
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,175 (+2.5%)
$240,262 + $555,583
$795,845
2024
$9,926 (+1.8%)
$235,553 + $544,693
$780,246
2023
$9,748 (+2.3%)
$230,935 + $534,014
$764,949
2022
$9,532 (+4.0%)
$221,969 + $513,281
$735,250
2021
$9,167 (+1.3%)
$221,969 + $513,281
$735,250
2020
$9,051 (−0.8%)
$210,234 + $481,435
$691,669
2019
$9,122 (+6.6%)
$208,080 + $476,503
$684,583
2018
$8,561 (+86.7%)
$204,000 + $467,160
$671,160
2017
$4,586 (+6.1%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2016
$4,321 (+0.9%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2015
$4,282 (+5.7%)
$97,402 + $227,272
$324,674
2014
$4,052 (+1.4%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2013
$3,998 (+2.2%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2012
$3,913 (+1.9%)
$93,636 + $218,484
$312,120
2011
$3,839 (+288.9%)
$91,800 + $214,200
$306,000
2010
$987 (+0.4%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2009
$984 (+8.3%)
$27,352 + $23,173
$50,525
2008
$908
$27,417 + $23,228
$50,645
Tax history for 2479 Lessley Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,175 (+2.5%)
$240,262 + $555,583
$795,845
2024
$9,926 (+1.8%)
$235,553 + $544,693
$780,246
2023
$9,748 (+2.3%)
$230,935 + $534,014
$764,949
2022
$9,532 (+4.0%)
$221,969 + $513,281
$735,250
2021
$9,167 (+1.3%)
$221,969 + $513,281
$735,250
2020
$9,051 (−0.8%)
$210,234 + $481,435
$691,669
2019
$9,122 (+6.6%)
$208,080 + $476,503
$684,583
2018
$8,561 (+86.7%)
$204,000 + $467,160
$671,160
2017
$4,586 (+6.1%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2016
$4,321 (+0.9%)
$99,350 + $231,816
$331,166
2015
$4,282 (+5.7%)
$97,402 + $227,272
$324,674
2014
$4,052 (+1.4%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2013
$3,998 (+2.2%)
$94,060 + $219,475
$313,535
2012
$3,913 (+1.9%)
$93,636 + $218,484
$312,120
2011
$3,839 (+288.9%)
$91,800 + $214,200
$306,000
2010
$987 (+0.4%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2009
$984 (+8.3%)
$27,352 + $23,173
$50,525
2008
$908
$27,417 + $23,228
$50,645
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,025 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,292
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
415 010004400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Feb 5, 2026 • Final
Building
Tear off and replace the existing roofing with new composition asphalt shingles on a residential building. Use the existing roof deck and recycle the old materials.
Roofing
Jul 29, 2002 • Final
Building
Remove and replace a 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.
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1236
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5025
Lot Size Area: 0.01
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.01
Lot Features: Level, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,292
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,025 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Alameda County
APN: 415 010004400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Fairview Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Hayward High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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