bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40548152
Apr 2, 2012
Sold
$215,000
$223/sq ft
Feb 6, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2012
Relisted
—
Jan 30, 2012
Pending
—
Jan 25, 2012
Price Changed
$211,000
$218/sq ft
Jan 25, 2012
Relisted
—
Nov 14, 2011
Pending
—
Oct 20, 2011
Listed
$221,000
$229/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40533928
Jul 15, 2011
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jan 5, 2007
Sold
$565,000
$585/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40214323
Nov 10, 2006
Sold
$565,000
$585/sq ft
Oct 7, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2006
Price Changed
$565,000
$585/sq ft
Oct 5, 2006
Listed
$545,000
$564/sq ft
UPDATED KITCHEN AND WINDOWS. NICE HARDWOOD FLOORS. F/A AND A/C. HOT TUB DOES NOT STAY. OWNER MAY PAY SOME CLOSING COSTS. NICE ROD IRON FENCE IN FRONT. CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND SCHOOLS. GARAGE CONVERTED WITHOUT PERMITS. OWNER WILL PUT BACK AS BEFORE AT NEW BUYERS REQUEST.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,256 (−11.4%)
$82,630 + $192,805
$275,435
2024
$4,801 (+4.4%)
$81,011 + $189,026
$270,037
2023
$4,598 (+2.4%)
$79,423 + $185,321
$264,744
2022
$4,490 (+2.3%)
$76,339 + $178,125
$254,464
2021
$4,388 (+1.2%)
$76,339 + $178,125
$254,464
2020
$4,337 (−0.5%)
$74,843 + $174,634
$249,477
2019
$4,361 (+2.5%)
$74,076 + $172,844
$246,920
2018
$4,254 (+2.5%)
$72,624 + $169,456
$242,080
2017
$4,149 (+3.7%)
$69,805 + $162,878
$232,683
2016
$4,000 (+2.1%)
$69,805 + $162,878
$232,683
2015
$3,917 (+3.9%)
$68,436 + $159,685
$228,121
2014
$3,769 (+1.1%)
$66,088 + $154,206
$220,294
2013
$3,729 (−1.2%)
$66,088 + $154,206
$220,294
2012
$3,775 (−10.2%)
$65,790 + $153,510
$219,300
2011
$4,205 (+6.6%)
$67,800 + $158,200
$226,000
2010
$3,944 (+2.9%)
$79,500 + $185,500
$265,000
2009
$3,831 (−30.6%)
$74,700 + $174,300
$249,000
2008
$5,521
$72,000 + $168,000
$240,000
Tax history for 478 Whipple Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,256 (−11.4%)
$82,630 + $192,805
$275,435
2024
$4,801 (+4.4%)
$81,011 + $189,026
$270,037
2023
$4,598 (+2.4%)
$79,423 + $185,321
$264,744
2022
$4,490 (+2.3%)
$76,339 + $178,125
$254,464
2021
$4,388 (+1.2%)
$76,339 + $178,125
$254,464
2020
$4,337 (−0.5%)
$74,843 + $174,634
$249,477
2019
$4,361 (+2.5%)
$74,076 + $172,844
$246,920
2018
$4,254 (+2.5%)
$72,624 + $169,456
$242,080
2017
$4,149 (+3.7%)
$69,805 + $162,878
$232,683
2016
$4,000 (+2.1%)
$69,805 + $162,878
$232,683
2015
$3,917 (+3.9%)
$68,436 + $159,685
$228,121
2014
$3,769 (+1.1%)
$66,088 + $154,206
$220,294
2013
$3,729 (−1.2%)
$66,088 + $154,206
$220,294
2012
$3,775 (−10.2%)
$65,790 + $153,510
$219,300
2011
$4,205 (+6.6%)
$67,800 + $158,200
$226,000
2010
$3,944 (+2.9%)
$79,500 + $185,500
$265,000
2009
$3,831 (−30.6%)
$74,700 + $174,300
$249,000
2008
$5,521
$72,000 + $168,000
$240,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,544 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
966
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
486 001502400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R 5000
R-5000 District
The purpose of this chapter is to provide within the R-5000 zoning district an alternative to certain portions of Ordinance 55-64 to further the public health, safety and general welfare, and to provide the economic and social advantages resulting from the planned use and development of this unique area of the City. This chapter encourages the consolidation of small, substandard lots into reasonable building sites, permitting single-family dwellings in low silhouette with maximum open space in compensation for such consolidation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Automotive repair garage
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Converted Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Laminate Counters
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 966
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 966
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1955
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5544
Lot Size Area: 0.127273
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.127273
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Location
School Information
High School District: New Haven (510) 471-1100
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 966
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,544 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Alameda County
APN: 486 001502400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Hillview Crest Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
James Logan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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