2251 Melvin Rd is a 2,766 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 15, 2020 for $1,570,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,782,911.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$645Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,782,911
$213K since sold in May 2020$40K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3% higher than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Jan 28, 2008
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,964 (+6.5%)
$525,400 + $1,269,794
$1,795,194
2024
$23,451 (−5.4%)
$515,099 + $1,244,899
$1,759,998
2023
$24,801 (+2.2%)
$505,001 + $1,178,336
$1,683,337
2022
$24,279 (+3.2%)
$485,393 + $1,132,585
$1,617,978
2021
$23,531 (+289.9%)
$485,393 + $1,132,585
$1,617,978
2020
$6,035 (+4.8%)
$475,879 + $1,110,385
$1,586,264
2019
$5,757 (+2.3%)
$113,757 + $208,478
$322,235
2018
$5,625 (+4.4%)
$111,527 + $204,392
$315,919
2017
$5,388 (+4.5%)
$107,198 + $196,458
$303,656
2016
$5,157 (−2.0%)
$107,198 + $196,458
$303,656
2015
$5,264 (+4.2%)
$105,096 + $192,606
$297,702
2014
$5,053 (+2.7%)
$101,491 + $186,000
$287,491
2013
$4,919 (+4.0%)
$101,491 + $186,000
$287,491
2012
$4,730 (+0.6%)
$101,034 + $185,161
$286,195
2011
$4,701 (+5.0%)
$99,053 + $181,531
$280,584
2010
$4,475 (−2.2%)
$97,111 + $177,972
$275,083
2009
$4,576 (+38.5%)
$96,386 + $176,643
$273,029
2008
$3,304
$96,615 + $177,063
$273,678
Tax history for 2251 Melvin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,964 (+6.5%)
$525,400 + $1,269,794
$1,795,194
2024
$23,451 (−5.4%)
$515,099 + $1,244,899
$1,759,998
2023
$24,801 (+2.2%)
$505,001 + $1,178,336
$1,683,337
2022
$24,279 (+3.2%)
$485,393 + $1,132,585
$1,617,978
2021
$23,531 (+289.9%)
$485,393 + $1,132,585
$1,617,978
2020
$6,035 (+4.8%)
$475,879 + $1,110,385
$1,586,264
2019
$5,757 (+2.3%)
$113,757 + $208,478
$322,235
2018
$5,625 (+4.4%)
$111,527 + $204,392
$315,919
2017
$5,388 (+4.5%)
$107,198 + $196,458
$303,656
2016
$5,157 (−2.0%)
$107,198 + $196,458
$303,656
2015
$5,264 (+4.2%)
$105,096 + $192,606
$297,702
2014
$5,053 (+2.7%)
$101,491 + $186,000
$287,491
2013
$4,919 (+4.0%)
$101,491 + $186,000
$287,491
2012
$4,730 (+0.6%)
$101,034 + $185,161
$286,195
2011
$4,701 (+5.0%)
$99,053 + $181,531
$280,584
2010
$4,475 (−2.2%)
$97,111 + $177,972
$275,083
2009
$4,576 (+38.5%)
$96,386 + $176,643
$273,029
2008
$3,304
$96,615 + $177,063
$273,678
*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
May 14, 2025 • Final
Solar permit (for commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for solarapp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
Install a new solar photovoltaic system with an energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Aug 29, 2024 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Remodel a two-story single-family home by removing and rebuilding the roof, extending the existing deck, and adding square footage to the upper level. Install new interior stairs, a gas fireplace insert, siding, and windows. The project includes mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, along with foundation changes and a chimney flue extension.
Addition
Remodel
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: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FRUITVALE GARDEN FARMS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,766
Building Sq. Ft: 2,766
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,160
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 11
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.2792
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,766
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Alameda County
APN: 029A131300100
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 • 0.5mi
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Montera Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Skyline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.69M – $2.05M
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