1874 Melvin Rd is a 2,257 square foot house on a 5,184 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 16, 1988 for $315,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,538,562.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
5,184 sq ftLot Size
$682Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,538,562
$1.2M since sold in August 1988$42K since October
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This home's estimate is 1.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.51M) 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 9, 2026 • Final
Rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Replace the heat pump and furnace in a residential building.
HVAC
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Perform electrical work for a kitchen remodel.
Electrical
Kitchen
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
View Information
View: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,257
Building Sq. Ft: 2,257
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 505 BLK 17 LOT 13
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,184
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 17
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.119
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,257
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,184 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Alameda County
APN: 029A134703900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Montera Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$1.46M – $1.77M
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