Alameda County property record for 551 E Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA 94577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 978 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,074 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $246,500 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,672 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-305-11 |
| Primary APN | 76-305-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 978 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,074 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Street Address | 551 E MERLE CT |
|---|---|
| City | SAN LEANDRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94577-2036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0076 PAGE: 0305 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUTTON MANOR ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 432100 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999455973 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000443243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 551 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000282606 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020282606 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | San Leandro City |
| Unified School District | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $386,417 (+2%) Land $116,003 Building $270,414 | ||
| 2025 | $5,672.00 (+5.13%) | $378,842 (+4.04%) Land $113,729 Building $265,113 | |
| 2023 | $5,395.00 | $364,134 Land $109,314 Building $254,820 | $716,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 801 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., T-Mobile USA, Unwired.
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