Location. Location. Rare find unique 4 plex in China Town. All 2 bedrooms 1 bath units. Separate water, gas, electric meters and water heaters. Showing 10/3 Friday 11- 11:30am.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Moon T. Tam•DRE #01130269• GALLAGHER & LINDSEY, INC.
Bought with Christine Wong•DRE #01292148• United Brokers Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40675188
Feb 3, 2015
Sold
$835,000
$244/sq ft
Oct 17, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 16, 2014
Relisted
—
Oct 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2014
Listed
$795,000
$232/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,327 (+4.2%)
$307,072 + $716,503
$1,023,575
2024
$16,630 (−10.0%)
$301,053 + $702,457
$1,003,510
2023
$18,476 (+4.0%)
$295,151 + $688,687
$983,838
2022
$17,765 (+5.7%)
$283,691 + $661,946
$945,637
2021
$16,803 (+10.8%)
$283,691 + $661,946
$945,637
2020
$15,166 (+5.1%)
$278,130 + $648,970
$927,100
2019
$14,432 (+2.2%)
$275,279 + $642,318
$917,597
2018
$14,127 (+4.6%)
$269,883 + $629,728
$899,611
2017
$13,505 (+2.8%)
$259,405 + $605,278
$864,683
2016
$13,137 (+276.9%)
$259,405 + $605,278
$864,683
2015
$3,486 (−11.9%)
$254,320 + $593,413
$847,733
2014
$3,959 (+10.1%)
$38,988 + $91,658
$130,646
2013
$3,595 (+3.6%)
$38,988 + $91,658
$130,646
2012
$3,469 (−3.9%)
$38,812 + $91,243
$130,055
2011
$3,608 (+17.6%)
$38,051 + $89,455
$127,506
2010
$3,067 (−7.2%)
$37,305 + $87,701
$125,006
2009
$3,306 (+6.4%)
$37,026 + $87,046
$124,072
2008
$3,105
$37,114 + $87,253
$124,367
Tax history for 256 7th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,327 (+4.2%)
$307,072 + $716,503
$1,023,575
2024
$16,630 (−10.0%)
$301,053 + $702,457
$1,003,510
2023
$18,476 (+4.0%)
$295,151 + $688,687
$983,838
2022
$17,765 (+5.7%)
$283,691 + $661,946
$945,637
2021
$16,803 (+10.8%)
$283,691 + $661,946
$945,637
2020
$15,166 (+5.1%)
$278,130 + $648,970
$927,100
2019
$14,432 (+2.2%)
$275,279 + $642,318
$917,597
2018
$14,127 (+4.6%)
$269,883 + $629,728
$899,611
2017
$13,505 (+2.8%)
$259,405 + $605,278
$864,683
2016
$13,137 (+276.9%)
$259,405 + $605,278
$864,683
2015
$3,486 (−11.9%)
$254,320 + $593,413
$847,733
2014
$3,959 (+10.1%)
$38,988 + $91,658
$130,646
2013
$3,595 (+3.6%)
$38,988 + $91,658
$130,646
2012
$3,469 (−3.9%)
$38,812 + $91,243
$130,055
2011
$3,608 (+17.6%)
$38,051 + $89,455
$127,506
2010
$3,067 (−7.2%)
$37,305 + $87,701
$125,006
2009
$3,306 (+6.4%)
$37,026 + $87,046
$124,072
2008
$3,105
$37,114 + $87,253
$124,367
*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
8
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
3,428
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
001 018502100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
D-LM-4
LAKE MERRITT BART STATION AREA PLAN
S-13
Lake Merritt Station Area District Mixed - 4 Commercial Zone
The intent of the D-LM-4 Zone is to designate areas of the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan District appropriate for a wide range of Residential, Commercial, and compatible Light Industrial Activities.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Police station
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Non-residential plumbing - new
Plumbing
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
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 4 Air Conditioning: No
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 4
Some Units Have: Fireplaces
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 3,428
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 3428
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
Year Built: 1900
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3500
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric, Gas, Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,500 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Alameda County
APN: 001 018502100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Westlake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Oakland Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakland, CA • 94607
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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