This three bedroom and two bath mid-century traditional resides in the heart of the popular Upper Oakmore neighborhood. The open floor plan features a spacious formal living room with fireplace and a dining area that opens to a beautifully updated kitchen for the chef to create culinary masterpieces. The dining room leads out to a cozy view deck. Completing the main level are two bedrooms and a thoughtfully updated bath. The downstairs features a generous family room that opens to a large bay view deck perfect for entertaining. There is also a guest bedroom, full bath and laundry room. This elegant home is just minutes to shops, restaurants and transportation. Open Sunday 2-5 pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$796Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by REGINA JACOBS•DRE #01435429• THE GRUBB COMPANY
Bought with FRANCIS CUNNINGHAM•DRE #02001238• MCGUIRE REAL ESTATE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40423267
Aug 18, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 25, 1988
Sold
$272,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,071 (+11.3%)
$369,058 + $944,367
$1,313,425
2024
$17,138 (−5.1%)
$361,823 + $925,855
$1,287,678
2023
$18,063 (+2.3%)
$354,729 + $827,701
$1,182,430
2022
$17,649 (+3.5%)
$340,956 + $795,564
$1,136,520
2021
$17,045 (+1.1%)
$340,956 + $795,564
$1,136,520
2020
$16,854 (+3.2%)
$334,272 + $779,968
$1,114,240
2019
$16,328 (+2.2%)
$330,847 + $771,976
$1,102,823
2018
$15,974 (+32.9%)
$324,360 + $756,840
$1,081,200
2017
$12,017 (+3.0%)
$238,562 + $556,646
$795,208
2016
$11,667 (−0.7%)
$238,562 + $556,646
$795,208
2015
$11,746 (+1.5%)
$233,886 + $545,735
$779,621
2014
$11,577 (+3.0%)
$225,864 + $527,016
$752,880
2013
$11,239 (+15.2%)
$225,864 + $527,016
$752,880
2012
$9,755 (−10.6%)
$217,500 + $507,500
$725,000
2011
$10,909 (+1.9%)
$191,400 + $446,600
$638,000
2010
$10,701 (+69.7%)
$214,500 + $500,500
$715,000
2009
$6,305 (+7.6%)
$214,500 + $500,500
$715,000
2008
$5,861
$145,725 + $250,501
$396,226
Tax history for 2131 Melvin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,071 (+11.3%)
$369,058 + $944,367
$1,313,425
2024
$17,138 (−5.1%)
$361,823 + $925,855
$1,287,678
2023
$18,063 (+2.3%)
$354,729 + $827,701
$1,182,430
2022
$17,649 (+3.5%)
$340,956 + $795,564
$1,136,520
2021
$17,045 (+1.1%)
$340,956 + $795,564
$1,136,520
2020
$16,854 (+3.2%)
$334,272 + $779,968
$1,114,240
2019
$16,328 (+2.2%)
$330,847 + $771,976
$1,102,823
2018
$15,974 (+32.9%)
$324,360 + $756,840
$1,081,200
2017
$12,017 (+3.0%)
$238,562 + $556,646
$795,208
2016
$11,667 (−0.7%)
$238,562 + $556,646
$795,208
2015
$11,746 (+1.5%)
$233,886 + $545,735
$779,621
2014
$11,577 (+3.0%)
$225,864 + $527,016
$752,880
2013
$11,239 (+15.2%)
$225,864 + $527,016
$752,880
2012
$9,755 (−10.6%)
$217,500 + $507,500
$725,000
2011
$10,909 (+1.9%)
$191,400 + $446,600
$638,000
2010
$10,701 (+69.7%)
$214,500 + $500,500
$715,000
2009
$6,305 (+7.6%)
$214,500 + $500,500
$715,000
2008
$5,861
$145,725 + $250,501
$396,226
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16,224
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,803
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
029A131200206
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Oct 11, 2021.
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
Dec 26, 2017 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Repair and replace the building sewer line on the property. Install a sewer lateral and cleanout as required beyond the property line. An overflow device may be installed if necessary.
Plumbing
Oct 23, 2017 • Final
Dot - excavation (x)
Replace a single utility pole by digging and placing a new pole. Implement environmental controls to prevent dust and debris contamination. Comply with all city public works standards and excavation rules.
Electrical
Grading
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