Average Tax Assessment in Alameda County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Alameda County, California
Alameda County has a total of 377,382 properties with a cumulative value of $196.6B, making up 5.32% of all real estate value in California. Property taxes in Alameda County totaled $3.0B, with an average homeowner paying $7,977 in property taxes compared to the state average of $5,946. The average property tax rate in Alameda County is 1.53%, slightly lower than the state average of 1.58%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
The property tax timeline in California begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are then issued between June and August. Property tax appeals must be submitted by September 15th or November 30th, depending on the county. Finally, property tax bills are issued on October 1st.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Alameda Treasurer / Tax Collector | (510) 272-6800 |
| Alameda Assessor | (510) 272-3787 |
| Alameda Recorder | (510) 272-6362 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | June - August |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | September 15 or November 30 (varies by county) |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | October 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | December 10th, 1st half installment |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | April 10th, 2nd half |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Not Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Not Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Alameda County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Alameda County
Alameda County has an average property tax rate of 1.53%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1.89%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the total property taxes due. Property taxes in Alameda County can vary significantly from city to city. The city of Albany has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.95%, while the city of Pleasanton has the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.21%. This means that property owners in Albany will pay significantly more in property taxes than those in Pleasanton. Property taxes in Alameda County are generally lower than the national average, but there is still a wide range of rates across the county.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Alameda County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $82,159 | $236,511 | $482,846 | $793,355 | $1,061,003 |
| Albany | $63,103 | $203,352 | $424,659 | $732,303 | $1,005,070 |
| Berkeley | $64,802 | $190,163 | $470,378 | $889,418 | $1,338,369 |
| Castro Valley | $83,603 | $249,441 | $478,874 | $713,300 | $909,324 |
| Dublin | $102,904 | $349,921 | $622,863 | $853,225 | $1,041,492 |
| Emeryville | $55,901 | $184,017 | $367,242 | $590,724 | $808,014 |
| Fremont | $84,594 | $270,907 | $532,064 | $862,307 | $1,195,992 |
| Hayward | $62,528 | $198,153 | $358,513 | $563,420 | $737,009 |
| Livermore | $71,349 | $255,304 | $503,953 | $742,569 | $974,439 |
| Newark | $78,495 | $216,560 | $417,210 | $705,933 | $904,271 |
| Oakland | $52,497 | $147,513 | $342,305 | $628,000 | $958,601 |
| Piedmont | $113,092 | $411,790 | $965,962 | $1,686,115 | $2,566,255 |
| Pleasanton | $103,155 | $323,267 | $670,505 | $1,034,881 | $1,551,421 |
| San Leandro | $71,159 | $207,623 | $364,037 | $553,153 | $715,360 |
| San Lorenzo | $63,443 | $183,517 | $336,882 | $508,859 | $663,743 |
| Union City | $83,097 | $215,469 | $418,488 | $658,233 | $884,341 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Alameda County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $3,115 | $5,038 | $7,988 | $11,699 | $15,553 |
| Albany | $3,648 | $5,670 | $8,672 | $12,908 | $16,703 |
| Berkeley | $4,479 | $6,350 | $9,866 | $15,097 | $21,345 |
| Castro Valley | $2,109 | $4,115 | $6,721 | $9,445 | $11,802 |
| Dublin | $2,808 | $5,989 | $9,396 | $12,369 | $15,555 |
| Emeryville | $2,512 | $3,690 | $5,832 | $8,987 | $12,202 |
| Fremont | $2,200 | $4,106 | $7,011 | $10,694 | $14,474 |
| Hayward | $1,555 | $3,176 | $5,076 | $7,550 | $9,614 |
| Livermore | $1,840 | $3,964 | $6,810 | $9,441 | $12,316 |
| Newark | $1,988 | $3,457 | $5,761 | $9,017 | $11,210 |
| Oakland | $2,654 | $3,961 | $6,727 | $10,649 | $15,179 |
| Piedmont | $6,583 | $10,307 | $16,754 | $25,328 | $35,942 |
| Pleasanton | $2,180 | $4,381 | $8,154 | $12,135 | $18,234 |
| San Leandro | $1,928 | $3,564 | $5,412 | $7,738 | $9,705 |
| San Lorenzo | $1,626 | $3,306 | $4,971 | $7,032 | $8,846 |
| Union City | $2,705 | $4,315 | $6,696 | $9,759 | $12,545 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 3.79% | 2.13% | 1.65% | 1.47% | 1.47% |
| Albany | 5.78% | 2.79% | 2.04% | 1.76% | 1.66% |
| Berkeley | 6.91% | 3.34% | 2.10% | 1.70% | 1.59% |
| Castro Valley | 2.52% | 1.65% | 1.40% | 1.32% | 1.30% |
| Dublin | 2.73% | 1.71% | 1.51% | 1.45% | 1.49% |
| Emeryville | 4.49% | 2.01% | 1.59% | 1.52% | 1.51% |
| Fremont | 2.60% | 1.52% | 1.32% | 1.24% | 1.21% |
| Hayward | 2.49% | 1.60% | 1.42% | 1.34% | 1.30% |
| Livermore | 2.58% | 1.55% | 1.35% | 1.27% | 1.26% |
| Newark | 2.53% | 1.60% | 1.38% | 1.28% | 1.24% |
| Oakland | 5.06% | 2.69% | 1.97% | 1.70% | 1.58% |
| Piedmont | 5.82% | 2.50% | 1.73% | 1.50% | 1.40% |
| Pleasanton | 2.11% | 1.36% | 1.22% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
| San Leandro | 2.71% | 1.72% | 1.49% | 1.40% | 1.36% |
| San Lorenzo | 2.56% | 1.80% | 1.48% | 1.38% | 1.33% |
| Union City | 3.26% | 2.00% | 1.60% | 1.48% | 1.42% |
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Real Estate Values in Alameda County
The data from Redfin shows that home prices in Alameda County have increased significantly from October 2022 to October 2023, with a 16.97% increase in median home price. This trend is reflective of the larger trend in California, where home prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years. Additionally, the data shows that home inventory in Alameda County has decreased from October 2022 to October 2023, indicating that demand for homes in the area is high and that prices are likely to continue to rise.
Average Home Value in Alameda County, California
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Alameda County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Alameda County
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Mortgage Rates in Alameda County
Mortgages in Alameda County are a major source of financing for homeowners in the area. According to recent statistics, there is an estimated total of $91.4 billion in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in Alameda County. This represents an average of 229.1 thousand outstanding loans in the county. The median mortgage rate across the county varies significantly, with the city of Albany having the highest median mortgage rate at 5.1%, while the city of Dublin has the lowest median mortgage rate at 4.12%. This variation in rates across the county can have a significant impact on the total home value of a property.
Overall, mortgages in Alameda County are an important source of financing for homeowners in the area. With a total of $91.4 billion in outstanding loan amounts, and a wide range of median mortgage rates, homeowners in the county have access to a variety of financing options to suit their needs. The variation in rates across the county can also have a significant impact on the total home value of a property, making it important for homeowners to shop around for the best rate.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Alameda County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $67,176 | $160,533 | $317,807 | $555,019 | $837,016 |
| Albany | $55,194 | $130,360 | $282,394 | $478,104 | $767,768 |
| Berkeley | $58,492 | $157,606 | $340,961 | $645,038 | $1,018,843 |
| Castro Valley | $69,677 | $153,971 | $296,001 | $494,632 | $684,340 |
| Dublin | $131,087 | $234,289 | $402,347 | $610,708 | $794,720 |
| Emeryville | $56,900 | $139,668 | $261,037 | $471,519 | $691,364 |
| Fremont | $80,318 | $175,797 | $336,298 | $606,420 | $908,946 |
| Hayward | $66,453 | $143,594 | $249,486 | $433,706 | $605,038 |
| Livermore | $79,112 | $176,199 | $334,964 | $551,117 | $752,469 |
| Newark | $68,461 | $162,707 | $301,568 | $536,555 | $732,194 |
| Oakland | $55,978 | $131,534 | $288,294 | $511,558 | $775,495 |
| Piedmont | $110,636 | $268,740 | $560,285 | $1,109,409 | $1,734,287 |
| Pleasanton | $88,741 | $208,754 | $413,688 | $696,679 | $1,062,086 |
| San Leandro | $53,053 | $125,195 | $217,796 | $375,796 | $559,766 |
| San Lorenzo | $52,396 | $130,667 | $214,128 | $382,900 | $567,219 |
| Union City | $63,495 | $133,065 | $254,841 | $447,217 | $674,422 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Alameda County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 3.05% | 3.78% | 4.82% | 6.56% | 7.54% |
| Albany | 3.30% | 3.88% | 5.10% | 6.78% | 7.59% |
| Berkeley | 3.09% | 3.80% | 4.88% | 6.67% | 7.61% |
| Castro Valley | 3.10% | 3.75% | 4.68% | 6.50% | 7.50% |
| Dublin | 2.90% | 3.49% | 4.12% | 5.50% | 6.94% |
| Emeryville | 3.00% | 3.62% | 4.38% | 5.99% | 7.14% |
| Fremont | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.48% | 6.25% | 7.40% |
| Hayward | 3.10% | 3.75% | 4.50% | 6.22% | 7.40% |
| Livermore | 2.96% | 3.60% | 4.38% | 6.09% | 7.25% |
| Newark | 2.90% | 3.61% | 4.37% | 6.20% | 7.39% |
| Oakland | 3.00% | 3.66% | 4.50% | 6.25% | 7.41% |
| Piedmont | 2.90% | 3.63% | 4.62% | 6.50% | 7.42% |
| Pleasanton | 2.90% | 3.52% | 4.43% | 6.19% | 7.37% |
| San Leandro | 3.30% | 3.87% | 4.92% | 6.66% | 7.63% |
| San Lorenzo | 3.20% | 3.85% | 4.84% | 6.50% | 7.62% |
| Union City | 3.10% | 3.75% | 4.83% | 6.63% | 7.54% |
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