4730 Melrose Ave, Oakland, CA 94601, USA

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Property Overview:

4730 Melrose Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1912. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,020 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and sits on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood. The estimated home value is $649,000–$719,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 21.3% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Fremont High, Horace Mann Elementary, and Oakland Charter Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 860 (below state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 56.3% blue-collar jobs, 43.7% white-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 7.9% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 54,902 (8.9% growth since 2000).
    • 70.9% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.41%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.53%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.4°F (January), 73.7°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 27.7 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $39,916.
    • Average annual spending: $37,138.

Property Features:

  • Victorian style with real hardwood floors and dual pane windows.
  • Bright and airy with high ceilings and large windows offering Bay views.
  • Open kitchen with modern appliances, spacious island, and natural stone countertops.
  • Bathroom with quality finishes and a refined feel.
  • Dedicated laundry room with washer/dryer hookups.
  • Attached garage and wide driveway with ample parking.
  • Expansive lot with potential for expansion or ADU addition.
  • Solid roof, no known foundation issues.
  • Sidewalk and sewer lateral compliance completed (in some listings, buyer may need to complete post-COE).
  • Priced for quick sale; cash or hard money offers only in some cases.

Location Benefits:

  • Peaceful, growing, and welcoming community in Melrose.
  • Large lot offers future development potential.
  • Convenient access to local amenities and schools.
  • Ideal for buyers seeking value-add opportunities or expansion.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1986-07-18 Rental 75000
2013-08-27 Sold 203500
2019-12-27 Sold 635000
2024-11-04 Sold 420000
2024-11-21 Sold 374950
2024-12-16 Sold 370000
2025-04-10 For Sale 719000
2025-05-02 For Sale 709000
2025-05-14 For Sale 699000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
NATIONAL LEAD CO & 47th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637144 0.22
NL INDS INC PIGMENTS & CHEM DIV 4701 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94601-5100, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637151 0.65
L&M PLATING CO 920 54th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-5619, USA N N NF 0 CAD028797272 0.73
CLOROX CO OAKLAND PLT 850 42nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-4035, USA N N NF 0 CAD000629485 0.78
VOLVO WHITE TRUCK 5050 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94601-5014, USA N N NF 0 CAD981964364 0.83
SINCLAIR & VALENTINE 1104 57th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-4428, USA N N NF 0 CAD000095158 0.84
FERRO ENAMELING CO 1100 57th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-4428, USA N N NF 0 CAD009132531 0.86
BAYSIDE OIL CO 4200 Alameda Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, USA N N NF 0 CAD980496871 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
B & P MARBLE INC 1044 44th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-4425, USA 14 2010 N/A 94601BPMRB10444 0.57
GAROCO LIGHTING INC 4901 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601-5109, USA 1 1989 N/A 94601GRCLG4901E 0.58
PRESSURE CAST PRODUCTS CORP 4210 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601-4411, USA 65 2018 Yes 94601PRSSR4210E 0.60
TRANSENE CO OAKLAND 1127 57th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-4427, USA 10 2023 Yes 9462WTRNSN11275 0.79
PACIFIC GALVANIZING INC. 715 46th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-5001, USA 60 2023 Yes 94601PCFCG71546 0.84

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 5
AE 0 0 1 8
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Hayward 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Hayward 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 2

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 1
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