1842 Melvin Rd is a 2,047 square foot house on a 5,170 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 19, 1990 for $300,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,417,365.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,170 sq ftLot Size
$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,417,365
$1.1M since sold in July 1990$54K since September
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This home's estimate is 15.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.68M) 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
RH-4
S-9
Hillside Residential - 4 Zone
The intent of the RH-4 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family dwellings on lots of 6,500 to 8,000 sq ft and is typically appropriate in already developed areas of the Oakland Hills.
Zone overlays
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Apr 30, 2024 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install a battery storage system with a system controller and a load center. Install a rapid shutdown device and upgrade the main service panel to a meter disconnect.
Battery
Electrical
Apr 30, 2024 • Final
Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
Install a solar photovoltaic array with micro-inverters on a residential building. The project requires a separate electrical permit for the sub-panel and energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 48
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,047
Building Sq. Ft: 2,047
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 505 BLK 17 LOT 17
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,170
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: 17
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.1187
Zoning Code: R-30
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,047
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,170 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Alameda County
APN: 029A134704300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Montera Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Skyline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 84° expected this year, 10 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
$1.35M – $1.63M
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