2298 Melvin Rd is a 1,582 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,268,854.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$802Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,268,854
$10K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 21.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,376 (+4.6%)
$285,007 + $665,018
$950,025
2024
$13,744 (−4.8%)
$279,420 + $651,981
$931,401
2023
$14,440 (+2.5%)
$273,943 + $639,200
$913,143
2022
$14,085 (+3.9%)
$263,306 + $614,381
$877,687
2021
$13,558 (+1.2%)
$263,306 + $614,381
$877,687
2020
$13,404 (+3.4%)
$258,144 + $602,337
$860,481
2019
$12,957 (+2.2%)
$255,498 + $596,164
$851,662
2018
$12,675 (+3.8%)
$250,490 + $584,478
$834,968
2017
$12,211 (+3.0%)
$240,765 + $561,785
$802,550
2016
$11,859 (+439.0%)
$240,765 + $561,785
$802,550
2015
$2,200 (+17.3%)
$236,045 + $550,773
$786,818
2014
$1,875 (−2.1%)
$19,600 + $58,402
$78,002
2013
$1,915 (+3.2%)
$19,600 + $58,402
$78,002
2012
$1,856 (−0.8%)
$19,512 + $58,138
$77,650
2011
$1,872 (+11.9%)
$19,129 + $56,998
$76,127
2010
$1,673 (−5.1%)
$18,754 + $55,881
$74,635
2009
$1,763 (+7.7%)
$18,614 + $55,463
$74,077
2008
$1,637
$18,658 + $55,595
$74,253
Tax history for 2298 Melvin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,376 (+4.6%)
$285,007 + $665,018
$950,025
2024
$13,744 (−4.8%)
$279,420 + $651,981
$931,401
2023
$14,440 (+2.5%)
$273,943 + $639,200
$913,143
2022
$14,085 (+3.9%)
$263,306 + $614,381
$877,687
2021
$13,558 (+1.2%)
$263,306 + $614,381
$877,687
2020
$13,404 (+3.4%)
$258,144 + $602,337
$860,481
2019
$12,957 (+2.2%)
$255,498 + $596,164
$851,662
2018
$12,675 (+3.8%)
$250,490 + $584,478
$834,968
2017
$12,211 (+3.0%)
$240,765 + $561,785
$802,550
2016
$11,859 (+439.0%)
$240,765 + $561,785
$802,550
2015
$2,200 (+17.3%)
$236,045 + $550,773
$786,818
2014
$1,875 (−2.1%)
$19,600 + $58,402
$78,002
2013
$1,915 (+3.2%)
$19,600 + $58,402
$78,002
2012
$1,856 (−0.8%)
$19,512 + $58,138
$77,650
2011
$1,872 (+11.9%)
$19,129 + $56,998
$76,127
2010
$1,673 (−5.1%)
$18,754 + $55,881
$74,635
2009
$1,763 (+7.7%)
$18,614 + $55,463
$74,077
2008
$1,637
$18,658 + $55,595
$74,253
*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
Mar 11, 2021 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Add an electrical sub-panel to the storage room of a single-family home. Install new circuit breakers, light fixtures, outlets, and switches.
Electrical
Mar 10, 2021 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Install sheetrock on the walls of an existing storage room located above a garage. The scope of work includes the installation of insulation.
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: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KINSELL/ELMHURST
Living Sq. Ft: 1,582
Building Sq. Ft: 1,582
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,920
Legal Lot Number: 11,11
Legal Block Number: Q
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.2966
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,582
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Alameda County
APN: 029A135802900
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
6/10
Montera Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Skyline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
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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, 11 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
$1.21M – $1.46M
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