Opportunity knocks! This unique dongle family home is centrally located in the city of Union city. Walking distance to Bart station, Safeway and Oriental super markets, shopping centers, & restaurants everything. Easy access to Dumbarton bridge & HWY 880. It offers 3 units on one parcel. It could be a perfect income property or owner occupied residence. Or owner lives in one unit, rents other two. Total monthly rental income was close to $5,000. Unit A is the main building, has 2 BD (separate air conditioning in each room), 1.5 BA. BA was upgraded with a special Sauna feature. Unit B in the back has 1 BD & 1 BA. Unit C currently has a long term tenant living there. But it can be converted back to original shape if desired. Section 1 clearance shall be provided b4 COE. It won’t last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
5,081 sq ftLot Size
$681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mattie Wei•DRE #01360051• RE/MAX Accord
Bought with Monica Li•DRE #02061184• RE/MAX Accord
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40960510
Sep 8, 2021
Sold
$1,010,000
$602/sq ft
Aug 3, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 26, 2021
Listed
$899,888
$537/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40176940
Jan 6, 2017
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40374280
Jan 13, 2009
Sold
$285,000
$170/sq ft
Oct 31, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 9, 2008
Listed
$285,000
$170/sq ft
THIS PROPERTY HAS LOTS OF POTENTIAL, NEEDS SOME TLC, LOCATED CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND FREEWAY.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40177308
Jul 5, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 14, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40155882
Jun 12, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11207818
Jan 7, 2004
Sold
$439,000
$262/sq ft
Dec 30, 2003
Listing Removed
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Sep 29, 2003
Listed
$439,850
$262/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11185167
May 18, 2003
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,463 (−1.0%)
$321,543 + $750,268
$1,071,811
2024
$14,604 (+3.0%)
$321,543 + $750,268
$1,071,811
2023
$14,183 (+1.6%)
$315,241 + $735,562
$1,050,803
2022
$13,962 (+77.9%)
$303,000 + $707,000
$1,010,000
2021
$7,850 (+1.9%)
$303,000 + $707,000
$1,010,000
2020
$7,704 (−0.9%)
$156,552 + $365,288
$521,840
2019
$7,774 (+2.4%)
$154,947 + $361,544
$516,491
2018
$7,594 (+2.4%)
$151,910 + $354,458
$506,368
2017
$7,413 (+3.7%)
$146,012 + $340,695
$486,707
2016
$7,146 (+1.9%)
$146,012 + $340,695
$486,707
2015
$7,010 (+45.9%)
$143,150 + $334,017
$477,167
2014
$4,806 (+0.8%)
$126,057 + $173,329
$299,386
2013
$4,766 (+4.4%)
$126,057 + $173,329
$299,386
2012
$4,566 (+2.4%)
$125,488 + $172,547
$298,035
2011
$4,460 (+2.4%)
$123,028 + $169,164
$292,192
2010
$4,357 (−0.1%)
$120,616 + $165,848
$286,464
2009
$4,363 (−31.7%)
$119,715 + $164,608
$284,323
2008
$6,387
$125,000 + $160,000
$285,000
Tax history for 655 Decoto Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,463 (−1.0%)
$321,543 + $750,268
$1,071,811
2024
$14,604 (+3.0%)
$321,543 + $750,268
$1,071,811
2023
$14,183 (+1.6%)
$315,241 + $735,562
$1,050,803
2022
$13,962 (+77.9%)
$303,000 + $707,000
$1,010,000
2021
$7,850 (+1.9%)
$303,000 + $707,000
$1,010,000
2020
$7,704 (−0.9%)
$156,552 + $365,288
$521,840
2019
$7,774 (+2.4%)
$154,947 + $361,544
$516,491
2018
$7,594 (+2.4%)
$151,910 + $354,458
$506,368
2017
$7,413 (+3.7%)
$146,012 + $340,695
$486,707
2016
$7,146 (+1.9%)
$146,012 + $340,695
$486,707
2015
$7,010 (+45.9%)
$143,150 + $334,017
$477,167
2014
$4,806 (+0.8%)
$126,057 + $173,329
$299,386
2013
$4,766 (+4.4%)
$126,057 + $173,329
$299,386
2012
$4,566 (+2.4%)
$125,488 + $172,547
$298,035
2011
$4,460 (+2.4%)
$123,028 + $169,164
$292,192
2010
$4,357 (−0.1%)
$120,616 + $165,848
$286,464
2009
$4,363 (−31.7%)
$119,715 + $164,608
$284,323
2008
$6,387
$125,000 + $160,000
$285,000
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,081 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,677
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
486 002701702
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Converted Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1677
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1961
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5081
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,677
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,081 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Alameda County
APN: 486 002701702
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
James Logan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
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